At Jobgether, we’re looking for a Senior DevOps Software Engineer to lead the development, deployment, and automation of critical software systems within a complex, secure environment. You will design and maintain our CI/CD pipelines, manage software configuration, and collaborate with distributed teams to ensure high-quality delivery of production-ready software.

What You'll Do

Develop, maintain, and automate CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins/Cloudbees, Bitbucket, Artifactory, Kubernetes/OpenShift, Docker, and Ansible.
Manage software configuration, version control, and release planning across distributed development networks.
Lead configuration management processes, providing technical guidance, training, and best practices to engineering teams.
Design, develop, test, and deploy software using Python, JavaScript, Java, and SQL.
Maintain and troubleshoot Kafka and Elastic clusters, supporting deployment, updates, and performance tuning.
Collaborate with Agile teams, attending daily scrums, communicating project progress, and ensuring timely delivery of software objectives.
Identify, monitor, and mitigate technical risks proactively, ensuring system reliability and security compliance.

What We're Looking For

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
8–12 years of experience in DevOps or software engineering roles.
Proficiency with Git and Bitbucket, including branching, merging, and code review integration.
Strong experience with CI/CD automation, containerized environments, and orchestration tools (Kubernetes, Docker, OpenShift).
Hands-on experience with automated testing frameworks (Ansible, Selenium, JMeter, JUnit).
Previous experience with software configuration management, release planning, and baseline management.
Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS preferred) and DoD secure environments (DISA/STIG compliance preferred).
Strong UNIX command-line experience and scripting skills.
Excellent communication skills for collaborating with geographically dispersed teams.
US Citizenship and ability to obtain or hold a DoD Secret clearance.
Security+ certification or equivalent DoD IAT II certification within 60 days of start date.

Nice to Have

Experience with Atlassian tools (JIRA, Confluence) and integration with SCM pipelines.
Knowledge of security scans, static code analysis, and automated compliance checks.
Familiarity with Agile development practices in a remote, collaborative environment.

Technical Stack

CI/CD & Infrastructure: Jenkins/Cloudbees, Bitbucket, Artifactory, Kubernetes/OpenShift, Docker, Ansible
Languages: Python, JavaScript, Java, SQL
Data Platforms: Kafka, Elastic
Cloud & Tools: AWS, JIRA, Confluence

Team & Environment

You will collaborate with Agile teams and distributed development networks in a mission-critical, high-security environment.

Benefits & Compensation

Competitive salary range: $81,000 – $93,000 annually.
Comprehensive healthcare coverage.
Flexible remote work options with occasional on-site support.
Professional development opportunities and mentoring.
Work in a mission-critical, high-security environment with exposure to advanced DevOps practices.
Supportive team culture with collaboration across geographically distributed teams.