Senior Dev/Systems Engineer - Cloud & Reliability

Swift Transportation; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 188,000; Full time

Job summary

SWIFT VA is seeking a highly skilled Senior Dev/Systems Engineer to design, implement, and maintain robust, scalable systems, bridging development and operations for reliable delivery of critical applications. You will optimize infrastructure, automate processes, and foster continuous improvement.

You will mentor junior engineers, enforce security best practices, and participate in on-call rotations to support 24/7 operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 7+ years of experience in a Dev/Systems Engineering, DevOps, or SRE role.
• Strong proficiency in at least one major programming language (e.g., Python, Go, Java).
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Solid understanding of containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions).
• Proficiency in Linux/Unix operating systems.
• Strong understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S).
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack).
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain highly available and scalable infrastructure solutions in collaboration with development teams.
• Monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement proactive solutions to ensure optimal operation.
• Troubleshoot complex production issues across various layers of the technology stack (application, infrastructure, network).
• Develop and maintain documentation for systems, processes, and procedures.
• Participate in on-call rotations to provide 24/7 support for critical systems.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies and tools to improve system efficiency and reliability.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the growth of the team.
• Ensure security best practices are integrated into all system designs and operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define system requirements and architectural solutions.

Skills

Programming languages

Linux/Unix

Networking

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

GitLab CI

Prometheus

Grafana

ELK stack

Job description

SWIFT VA is seeking a highly skilled Senior Dev/Systems Engineer to design, implement, and maintain robust, scalable systems, bridging development and operations for reliable delivery of critical applications. You will optimize infrastructure, automate processes, and foster continuous improvement.

You will mentor junior engineers, enforce security best practices, and participate in on-call rotations to support 24/7 operations.