Software Engineer with DevOps

NPAworldwide; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

NPAworldwide is seeking software developers with 2 to 10 years of experience in DevOps environments to design, build, and support mission‑focused applications for the Intelligence Community and Department of Defense.

You will join a small, experienced team and work on cloud architectures, containerized applications, and CI/CD pipelines to ensure reliable software delivery and secure operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 2–10 years of experience building, deploying, and maintaining production software systems.
• Proficient with Linux/Unix (Rocky, RHEL, or similar).
• Python preferred; also C/C++ or Java.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Helm.
• Understanding of DevSecOps principles and best practices.
• Hands‑on experience creating and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (GitLab, Jenkins, GitHub Actions).
• Familiar with cloud platforms (AWS GovCloud, Azure, or GCP).
• Knowledge of Git version control.
• Active TS clearance; TS/SCI preferred.
• CompTIA Security+ certification (or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire).

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

DevOps

Python

Linux

CI/CD

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

Communication

Problem solving

Security-conscious

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

CompTIA Security+ certification

AWS DevOps Engineer certification

CKA/CKAD certifications

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Helm

GitLab

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

Terraform

Ansible

CloudFormation

RabbitMQ

Prometheus

Grafana

ELK Stack

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 for the Intelligence Community and Department of Defense.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 2 to 10 years of 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 Qualifications

• 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).
• Applied security best practices and compliance requirements.
• Experience supporting DoD or IC mission systems.
• Relevant certifications: AWS DevOps Engineer, CKA, CKAD.

Compensation

Annual Salary: $140,000 – $180,000 (USD)