Software Engineer with DevOps

Job Juncture; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology recruitment firm is seeking DevOps software developers with 2 to 10 years of experience for a role in Dayton, Ohio. The ideal candidate will design, build, and support applications for the Intelligence Community and DoD. Required qualifications include a degree in Computer Science and proficiency in tools like Docker and Kubernetes. The salary offered ranges from $140,000 to $180,000 annually. This position also necessitates an active TS security clearance.

Qualifications

• 2 to 10 years of experience in DevOps environments.
• Experience building, deploying, and maintaining software systems.
• Active TS security clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Join a small, experienced team enhancing cloud architectures.
• Design, develop, and deploy scalable applications in containers.
• Build and manage containerized systems using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Configure and maintain message queuing systems.

Skills

Linux/Unix proficiency

Python

Containerization tools

CI/CD pipelines

Cloud platforms

Problem-solving skills

CompTIA Security+ certification

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

AWS

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking software developers with 2 to 10 years of experience in DevOps environments to help design, build, and support mission-focused applications. The ideal candidate brings drive, adaptability, and collaboration to a team delivering innovative software solutions for the Intelligence Community and Department of Defense.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Experience building, deploying, and maintaining production software systems.
• Proficient with Linux/Unix (Rocky, RHEL, or similar).
• Skilled in Python (preferred) or other modern languages such as C/C++ or Java.
• Experience with containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes, Helm).
• Understanding of DevSecOps principles and best practices.
• Hands‑on experience creating and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (GitLab, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, etc.).
• Familiar with cloud platforms (AWS, GovCloud, Azure, or GCP).
• Knowledge of version control using Git.
• Strong problem‑solving, collaboration, and communication skills.
• CompTIA Security+ certification (or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire).
• Active TS clearance required; TS/SCI preferred.

Bonus Points

• Skilled in multiple programming languages.
• Familiar with Python data science libraries (NumPy, pandas, SciPy, etc.).
• Experience developing RESTful microservices (FastAPI, Spring Boot, etc.).
• Refactored legacy systems into containerized or microservice architectures.
• Strong understanding of vertical and horizontal scaling.
• Built and maintained ETL pipelines for data processing.
• Worked with RabbitMQ or similar message brokers.
• Knowledge of database optimization and administration.
• Experience with Agile workflows (Jira, sprints).
• Used quality and security scanning tools (SonarQube, NexusIQ, Trivy).
• Deployed, maintained, and troubleshot applications in Kubernetes clusters.
• Managed secure container registries and applied image hardening best practices.
• Familiar with Infrastructure-as-Code tools (Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation).
• Used monitoring and observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack) to add metrics and alerts.
• Applied security best practices and compliance requirements.
• Experience supporting DoD or IC mission systems.
• Relevant certifications: AWS DevOps Engineer, CKA, CKAD.

Job Duties

• Join a small, experienced team enhancing and modernizing cloud architectures supporting key operations.
• Design, develop, and deploy scalable applications in containerized environments.
• Build and manage containerized systems using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines for reliable software delivery.
• Develop and optimize ETL pipelines for efficient data processing.
• Configure and maintain message queuing systems (RabbitMQ, etc.).
• Write Python scripts to automate infrastructure management and deployment tasks.
• Monitor performance and improve reliability and efficiency.
• Collaborate with developers to define best practices for deployment and infrastructure.
• Promote clarity and maintainability through clean design and lightweight documentation.

Salary

Salary Type: Annual Salary

Salary Min: $140,000

Salary Max: $180,000

Currency Type: USD