ME00557-DevOps Software Engineer

Momentumcareers; Maryland; On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 paid holidays

3 weeks PTO

Company sponsored group medical plan

Company paid dental

Vision insurance

Life insurance

STD/LTD plans

Job summary

Momentum Engineering, Inc. is seeking a software engineer to support DevOps within an Agile development team for a large, complex enterprise system.

The role emphasizes automating processes and delivering software efficiently while considering end-to-end IT infrastructure. The candidate must have active TS/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope Polygraph and 8+ years of DevOps experience, including CI/CD, Windows admin, and familiarity with multiple languages and IDEs.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope Polygraph.
• 8+ years of DevOps experience.
• 5+ years managing tools for software development, deployment, and testing.
• 5+ years with CI/CD frameworks.
• Experience with Windows and some Linux system administration.
• Proficient in Java, Groovy, Python, PowerShell, Bash, JavaScript; IDEs listed above.
• Experience with source control and configuration management tools.
• Experience in virtualized environments and VM management.
• Experience with container-based platforms for automated deployment.
• Motivated, adaptable, and eager to learn new techniques; follow test automation best practices.
• Strong understanding of sound software development principles.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Independent thinker capable of high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage tools that support development, deployment, and testing.
• Integrate project functions across the full product lifecycle.
• Identify manual processes and implement automation for efficiency.
• Select, configure, and maintain CI/CD tools.
• Support development, testing, and automation tools; optimize IT infrastructure.
• Ensure system changes meet security standards.
• Design and improve CI/CD pipelines for continuous integration/delivery/deployment.
• Demonstrate ownership and persistence toward program goals.
• Collaborate with team members to achieve shared objectives.

Skills

DevOps mastery

Independent thinker

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related field

Master's degree in CS or related field

Tools

CI/CD tools

Windows administration

Virtual machines

Container platforms

Scripting (PowerShell/Bash)

IDEs (Eclipse/VS Code/VS/WebStorm)

Job description

Momentum Engineering, Inc., a Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB), fosters an employee-centric culture. Our strength lies in our people. With a high percentage of employees holding advanced degrees in engineering, computer science, and related disciplines, we bring deep technical expertise to every mission. Our team includes professionals with security clearances and full-scope polygraphs, ensuring trusted, secure support for the most sensitive national security initiatives. Additionally, our workforce is equipped with industry-leading certifications, demonstrating a commitment to continuous learning and excellence. Most importantly, our exceptional employee retention rate reflects a culture of professional growth, mission focus, and dedication—ensuring long-term stability and expertise for our customers’ critical needs.

Job Summary

• The selected individual will support DevOps activities as a member of an agile development team for a large complex enterprise system
• The position requires a dedicated software engineer who will work on a variety of DevOps tasking, with a focus on automating processes and ensuring efficient software delivery
• The individual must be willing to learn and adopt new technologies and methodologies and must consider the system's end-to-end IT infrastructure when implementing changes and improvements

Primary Responsibilities

• Managing tools that support software development, deployment, and integrated testing
• Integrating project functions and resources across the full product lifecycle
• Identifying manual processes and implementing automation to improve efficiency
• Selecting, configuring, and maintaining appropriate CI/CD tools
• Implementing and supporting development, testing, and automation tools while optimizing the underlying IT infrastructure
• Ensuring that all system changes and improvements maintain required security standards
• Designing, building, and continuously improving CI/CD pipelines to support continuous integration, delivery, and deployment
• Demonstrating persistence and ownership when facing challenges, with a strong commitment to program goals
• Collaborating with and assisting team members across the program, as needed, to achieve shared objectives

Required Qualifications

• Must have active Top Secret/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope Polygraph
• At least 8 years of relevant DevOps experience
• Must have at least 5 years of experience managing tools that support software development, deployment, and integrated testing
• Must have at least 5 years of experience working with CI/CD frameworks
• Must have meaningful system administration experience (primarily Windows, with some Linux)
• Must have experience with several of the following: Java, Groovy, Python, PowerShell, Batch, Bash scripting, JavaScript, and AngularJS. Must have experience with Integrated Development Environments (IDEs) such as Eclipse, Visual Studio Code, Visual Studio, Rhapsody, and WebStorm
• Must have experience with software source control and configuration management tools
• Must have experience working in a virtualized environment, including managing virtual machines (VMs)
• Must have experience with container-based platforms used for automated application deployment
• Must be motivated, adaptable, and eager to learn new techniques and technologies, while adhering to best practices in test automation
• Must have a strong understanding of sound software development principles and practices
• Must be able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Must be an independent thinker capable of producing high-quality work, both individually and as part of a team, in a fast-paced environment

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field
• Experience with databases such as Oracle, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and SQL Server
• Experience with web application user interface development, database design and structures, Spring Framework, and working with technologies such as AngularJS, JSON, HTML, XML, and XSLT
• Experience with Scrum and/or the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), SAFe Agilist certification, or prior experience as a member of an Agile team

Exempt hourly position. 11 paid holidays, minimum of 3 weeks PTO, company sponsored group medical plan, company paid dental, vision, life insurance, and STD/LTD plans. Salary is dependent upon the candidate’s experience and qualifications.