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Leonardo DRS

Systems Engineer - DevOps

Germantown, MD · On-site

$75K/yr

We're looking for a DevOps engineer to develop and enhance CI/CD pipelines for our software-defined ... Federal contract labor categories and contract wage rates, collective bargaining agreements ...

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Noblesoft Technologies

Node/AWS Developer

Rockville, MD · On-site

$52.25 - $67.50/hr

Rockville, MD, Tysons Corner, VA (3 days onsite per week) Duration: 6 months base contract ... DevOps & CI/CD: Strong experience implementing continuous integration and deployment workflows ...

USM

JBOSS Developer - US Citizens only

Rockville, MD · On-site

... . USM, a US ensured Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) is perceived as one of the fastest ... Rockville MD Contract: 12 months + MUST BE LOCALS FROM MD/DC/VA ONLY Interview: Phone + In person ...

Leidos

AI Software Developer

Gaithersburg, MD · Hybrid

Work closely with QA, DevOps, and platform teams to ensure reliable delivery * Implement modern automated testing strategies, including unit, integration, contract, and end-to-end testing * Use AI ...

Leidos

AI Software Developer

Gaithersburg, MD · On-site

Work closely with QA, DevOps, and platform teams to ensure reliable delivery * Implement modern automated testing strategies, including unit, integration, contract, and end-to-end testing * Use AI ...

Xenith Solutions

GenAI Developer

Leesburg, VA · Remote

$115K - $165K/yr

... CBP) contract. As a member of the team, you will support our prime contractor's Agile Solution ... Experience with DevOps (CI/CD) solutions such as GitLab, etc. * Experience with AI/ML solutions or ...

Xenith Solutions LLC

GenAI Developer

Leesburg, VA · On-site +1

$115K - $165K/yr

... CBP) contract. As a member of the team, you will support our prime contractor's Agile Solution ... Experience with DevOps (CI/CD) solutions such as GitLab, etc. * Experience with AI/ML solutions or ...

Leidos

Lead AI Software Developer

Gaithersburg, MD · On-site

$125K - $157K/yr

Work closely with QA, DevOps, and platform teams to ensure reliable delivery * Implement modern automated testing strategies, including unit, integration, contract, and end-to-end testing * Use AI ...

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As of Jul 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for contract developer operations in Frederick, MD is $53.06, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $47.79 and $63.32 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Contract Developer Operations vs Contract Software Developer?

AspectContract Developer OperationsContract Software Developer
Primary FocusManaging deployment, automation, and infrastructure for software systemsWriting, testing, and maintaining application code
Skills & CertificationsDevOps tools, cloud platforms, scripting, CI/CD pipelinesProgramming languages, software development frameworks, version control
Work EnvironmentCollaborates with development and IT teams, often in cloud or enterprise settingsWorks primarily on coding and application development tasks
Industry UsageCommon in tech, SaaS, and enterprise IT sectorsWidespread across software, web, and app development industries

Contract Developer Operations professionals focus on deployment, automation, and infrastructure management, ensuring software systems run smoothly. In contrast, Contract Software Developers primarily concentrate on coding and developing applications. Both roles often collaborate but serve different aspects of the software lifecycle.

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Systems Engineer - DevOps

Systems Engineer - DevOps

Leonardo DRS

Germantown, MD • On-site

$75K/yr

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Job description

Job ID: 114924

DRS RADA Technologies, a subsidiary of Leonardo DRS, is focused on proprietary radar solutions and legacy avionics systems supporting the defense industry globally. The company is a global pioneer of AESA tactical radars for active military protection, counter-drone applications, critical infrastructure protection, and border surveillance. 

Job Summary

DRS RADA Technologies is hiring an on-site Systems Engineer - DevOps in Germantown, Maryland.

We're looking for a DevOps engineer to develop and enhance CI/CD pipelines for our software-defined radar systems. This role involves working across virtualized environments and custom hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) infrastructure to support rapid, reliable software integration and testing.

As a subsidiary of Leonardo DRS, DRS RADA Technologies delivers proprietary radar solutions and supports legacy avionics systems for defense customers around the world. The company is a recognized pioneer in AESA tactical radar technology, supporting missions such as active military protection, counter-drone operations, critical infrastructure security, and border surveillance.

Job Responsibilities
  • Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins (groovy) to support validation of radar software releases
  • Develop and maintain DevOps infrastructure in local-hosted air-gapped environment, managing physical and virtual test assets for internal users
  • Work with team leads to integrate legacy systems with existing test infrastructures
  • Ability to work across many disparate software languages/technologies
  • May use computer-aided engineering or other design/analysis software in the performance of assignments
  • Ability to work independently under supervision of others
  • Provide regular reporting on progress and status
  • Responsible for completion of assigned task on time and meeting technical requirements
  • Review customer specifications and requirements, and under direction, develop designs to best support them, including cost as a key design variable
  • Specify and evaluate supplier components, subsystems and services
  • Support the program design to cost and design for manufacture requirements
  • Develop prototypes to retire key development risks as directed
  • Communicate clearly (written and oral) with other company personnel and the customer as required
  • May participate in preparation of less complex proposals
  • Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization
  • Attend appropriate engineering, customer or business meetings
  • Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
  • Novice technical expertise and application domain knowledge 
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or Related technical field
  • Up to 2 years of experience with Python, C, C++, Rust, Bash, Powershell
  • Up to 2 years of experience managing server infrastructure and configurations
  • Candidates with more than 2 years of relevant experience may be considered for a Level II position.
  • Experience with Jenkins pipelines and Groovy scripting
  • Experience with virtual machines and containerized solutions, i.e. EXXi, Proxmox, Docker, etc.
  • Git CLI knowledge and branching/merging basics
  • Desired: Experience with GitHub Actions and/or GitLab CI/CD
  • Desired: Experience with Atlassian software suite (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket)

U.S. Citizenship required. This position requires an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.

The salary range for this position is $75,956.00-$ 98,743.00. This range reflects the good faith estimate of pay the employer is willing to offer at the time of posting. Several factors can influence the pay scale, including but not limited to: Federal contract labor categories and contract wage rates, collective bargaining agreements, geographic location, business considerations, scope, and responsibilities of the position, local or other applicable market conditions, and internal equity. Other factors include the candidate's qualifications such as prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education/training, and certifications. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for: annual performance-based bonuses, equity awards, and overtime pay (for non-exempt employees as applicable. Our benefits package includes comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision), employer matching 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave (including ant state-mandated paid sick leave), parental leave benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional development support, and life and disability insurance coverage.

Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours. 
*Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only

Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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