Senior DevOps Software Engineer

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Senior DevOps Software Engineer in the United States.

We are seeking a Senior DevOps Software Engineer to lead the design, development, and maintenance of scalable, automated DevOps pipelines and software deployment processes. In this role, you will work across software-defined networking (SDN) components, cloud infrastructure, and containerized environments, ensuring reliable, secure, and efficient software delivery. You will collaborate closely with distributed, cross-functional teams, providing technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance while streamlining CI/CD processes. This role offers the opportunity to influence software lifecycle automation, improve testing pipelines, and contribute to high-impact projects in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment.

• Accountabilities:
• Design, develop, and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins/Cloudbees, Artifactory, OpenShift/Kubernetes, Docker, Ansible, and Bitbucket.
• Lead software configuration management (SCM) release planning, version control, and baseline management for distributed development networks.
• Provide technical direction, mentorship, and training to software engineering teams on CM processes and DevOps best practices.
• Develop automated tests and ensure software quality using tools such as Ansible, Selenium, JMeter, and JUnit.
• Deploy, configure, and maintain Kafka and Elastic clusters, ensuring system stability and performance.
• Collaborate within Agile teams, participate in scrums, and communicate effectively with geographically dispersed team members.
• Identify, report, and mitigate technical risks proactively, troubleshooting complex installation, infrastructure, and system issues.
• Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 8–12 years of relevant DevOps or software engineering experience.
• Strong experience with Git, Bitbucket, and development workflows.
• Proficiency in UNIX command-line environments.
• Hands-on experience with containerized environments, Kubernetes, Docker, and cloud deployment (AWS preferred).
• Expertise in CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and full software lifecycle automation.
• Knowledge of DoD security standards, security scans, and software compliance in secure environments.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills for working with virtual teams.
• DoD Secret clearance or ability to obtain interim Secret clearance prior to start.
• Security+ certification or equivalent DoD 8570 IAT II certification within 60 days of start.
• US citizenship required; less than 10% travel.
• Benefits:
• Flexible remote work with occasional on-site support at Scott AFB, IL or Ft. Meade, MD
• Competitive salary and performance incentives
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Mentorship and career growth pathways
• Supportive team environment with collaborative culture
• Health insurance and benefits aligned with DoD standards
• Paid leave and retirement plan options

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.

When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly.

🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements.

📊 It compares your profile to the job’s core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.

🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the three candidates with the highest match to the role.

🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.

The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role. Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team.

Thank you for your interest!

By submitting an application to this posting, the applicant acknowledges that Jobgether will process their personal data as necessary to evaluate their candidacy, provide feedback, and, when appropriate, share relevant information with potential employers. Such processing is carried out on the basis of legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures in accordance with applicable data protection laws. The applicant may exercise their rights of access, rectification, erasure, and objection at any time as provided under the GDPR.

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