DevOps Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in District of Columbia, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Develop automated self-service solutions for the deployment of containerized applications and the provision of API endpoints for federal data consumers.

• Design and convey the architectural framework emphasizing scalability, security, automation, and an enhanced developer experience in a cloud-native setting.

• Partner with product owners, security teams, and stakeholders to prioritize features, address business requirements, and establish technical roadmaps.

• Define, document, and advocate for engineering best practices throughout the program, leveraging expertise in DevSecOps and Kubernetes.

• Provide Platform as a Service (PaaS) solutions, encompassing low-code/no-code development platforms and enterprise-level API engineering.

• Operate throughout the complete software development lifecycle.

• Design, implement, and sustain secure automated Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.

• Enhance monitoring and platform-related business intelligence.

• Automate build, testing, deployment, and infrastructure processes.

• Promote shift-left security practices.

• Continuously improve the platform and deliver innovative, dependable solutions.

• Ensure solutions comply with requirements, including audit readiness and necessary documentation.

• Work remotely on a daily basis and access customer systems through approved customer-provided communication systems.

• Attend in-person client meetings if requested.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

• Over 5 years of experience with AWS Cloud and/or large-scale DevOps.

• Extensive hands-on experience with Kubernetes (design, implementation, troubleshooting, scaling) in production settings.

• Knowledge of L4, L5, and L7 networking with AWS resources, as well as Cilium, Istio, or similar operators.

• Familiarity with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) and scripting languages.

• Experience in leading engineering teams and establishing program-level standards.

• Proven track record in defining and maintaining monitoring solutions to provide insights into platform issues.

• US Citizenship is required due to security clearance obligations.

• At least 8 years in software or platform engineering, including roles in technical leadership or architecture.

• Proficiency with Terraform or OpenTofu for IaC.

• Experience with configuration management tools such as Ansible, Puppet, or Chef.

• Demonstrated success in implementing secure, automated DevSecOps pipelines and containerization tools like Kubernetes or Docker.

• Knowledge of Blue Green Deployment techniques using ArgoCD.

• Familiarity with end-to-end encryption techniques utilizing managed mTLS.

• Understanding of monitoring, security best practices, and regulatory compliance (e.g., FedRAMP, FISMA).

• Experience working within government or public sector environments.

• Demonstrated ability to stay updated with cloud and emerging technology trends.

• Active VA Public Trust clearance.

• Previous experience supporting federal agencies.

• Relevant certifications in AWS, Kubernetes, or DevOps-related fields.

• Prior successful experience in a remote work environment.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• Matching 401K and profit-sharing plans.

• Paid time off.

• Dedicated training time for personal development.

• Flexible spending accounts.

• Employer-paid life insurance.

• Employer-funded short- and long-term disability coverage.

• Education assistance program with potential merit increases for obtaining work-related certifications.

• Employee recognition initiatives.

• Referral programs.

• Spot bonuses.

• Additional benefits to provide financial security for employees and their families.