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 United States.

This role offers an opportunity to drive the design, development, and deployment of cutting-edge software solutions in a dynamic, distributed environment. The Senior DevOps Software Engineer will lead the creation and management of automated CI/CD pipelines, ensuring efficient software development, testing, and deployment processes. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, provide technical leadership, and maintain system reliability and security standards. The position requires expertise in software configuration management, containerized environments, cloud deployment, and automated testing. This role combines hands-on technical work with leadership, problem-solving, and collaboration across geographically dispersed teams. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to delivering high-quality, secure software solutions.

• Accountabilities:
• Develop and maintain automated CI/CD build and deployment pipelines using Jenkins/Cloudbees, Ansible, Docker, Kubernetes/OpenShift, Artifactory, and Bitbucket.
• Lead software configuration management (SCM), including release planning, version control, and baseline management across distributed development networks.
• Provide technical direction, guidance, and training to software engineering teams on configuration management and DevOps best practices.
• Design, develop, document, test, and deploy software using Python, JavaScript, Java, and SQL.
• Develop automated testing pipelines using Ansible, Selenium, JMeter, JUnit, and other relevant tools.
• Deploy, configure, and maintain Kafka and Elasticsearch clusters and environments.
• Troubleshoot, resolve, and proactively mitigate system, infrastructure, and deployment issues.
• Collaborate with Agile teams, attend scrums, and ensure timely delivery of software objectives.
• Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical discipline; 8–12 years of professional experience in software engineering or DevOps.
• Strong knowledge of Git, Bitbucket workflows, and UNIX command line environments.
• Expertise in CI/CD pipelines, containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift), and automated testing frameworks.
• Experience with cloud deployments, software lifecycle automation, and software configuration management.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with experience working in geographically distributed teams.
• Knowledge of DoD security standards, STIG compliance, and ability to obtain Secret clearance.
• Security+ certification or equivalent DoD 8570 IAT II certification within 60 days of start.
• US Citizenship required; less than 10% travel.
• Benefits:
• Remote work with occasional on-site support at Scott AFB, IL or Ft. Meade, MD.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Professional growth through leadership of complex DevOps initiatives.
• Exposure to cutting-edge DevOps tools, cloud platforms, and secure software development practices.
• Opportunity to work in a collaborative, Agile environment with cross-functional teams.

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!

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.