Description
We are seeking a talented, self-motivated, experienced DEVOPS Software Engineer to join a diverse team in Huntsville, AL. The successful candidate will provide analysis, modeling & simulation, and testing support for complex Missile Defense Agency (MDA) radar systems.
The applicant will join a group of highly technical engineers and analysts supporting the development of a real-time radar simulation product and a radar placement and search planning tool. These tools are used for real-world trade studies and emplacement decisions as well as for performing warfighter training and certifications, integrated missile defense exercises, and system level testing.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Implement and maintain CI pipelines within GitLab for two distinct software products (one primarily in C++ and another primarily in Java).
- Participate in limited software development tasks for active contributions to the software development of one or both products.
- Work daily on-site at a government customer facility on a multi-contractor team and interact regularly with the two software development teams.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related STEM discipline, plus 4-8 years of experience in software development including CI/CD pipeline development and/or maintenance experience.
- Advanced degrees in STEM disciplines are also strongly encouraged to apply.
- Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
- Strong understanding of Git workflows and contemporary branching strategies.
- Experience supporting Java-based applications or working directly with Java development teams.
- Experience supporting C++-based applications or working directly with C++ development teams.
- Familiarity with Infrastructure ‑ as ‑ Code technologies including Terraform, Ansible, or Helm.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across diverse technical teams.
- Must be a US citizen, possess and be able to maintain an active SECRET clearance.
- Candidate must be a resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville - North Alabama, area.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Extensive hands-on experience building, orchestrating, and maintaining CI/CD pipelines in GitLab.
- Background in full ‑ stack Java development or deep familiarity with Java architectures, build systems, and dependency management ecosystems.
Pay Range: $87,100.00 - $157,450.00