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Devops Software Engineer Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

DevOps Engineer

Alexandria, VA

$56.50 - $77.25/hr

Steel Thread Software, Inc. has an URGENT need for a highly skilled and innovative DevOps Subject Matter Expert who is looking to join a fast paced start up environment working with both commercial ...

Ground Station Systems Software Engineer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$178.80K - $211.90K/yr

... DevOps practices for ground station software development, testing, deployment, configuration management, and release management. • Automate ground station software deployment, configuration ...

DevOps Engineer | Software Engineer

Herndon, VA · On-site

$54.25 - $74.25/hr

The DevOps Engineer is responsible for deploying product updates, identifying production issues ... This position is also responsible for the design, development, and maintenance of software ...

Software Engineer - Kubernetes

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$54.50 - $74.75/hr

... DevOps practices. Responsibilities : • Must work onsite in Chantilly, VA • U.S. Citizen with ... software engineering and best practices for full software development life cycle • Familiarity ...

Experience as a DevOps, Software, Integration, or Test engineer (or similar role) * Bachelor's or master's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering ...

Salary: $120K-150K + Equity Overview Sedaro is hiring a Lead DevOps Engineer to build our culture ... software engineering * Experience with cloud infrastructure and distributed systems architecture

DevOps Engineer

Ashburn, VA · On-site

$130K - $180K/yr

The perfect candidate is a full stack engineer, passionate about designing robust software solutions, coaching engineering teams, modernizing platforms, and driving DevOps maturity. This candidate ...

DevOps Engineer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$54.50 - $74.75/hr

DevOps Engineer LOCATION Chantilly, VA 20151 CLEARANCE TS/SCI Full Poly (Please note this position ... software delivery and system reliability. You will collaborate closely with development, QA, and IT ...

DevOps Engineer

Ashburn, VA

$54 - $74/hr

The perfect candidate is a full stack engineer, passionate about designing robust software solutions, coaching engineering teams, modernizing platforms, and driving DevOps maturity. This candidate ...

DevOps Engineer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$54.50 - $74.75/hr

DevOps Engineer LOCATIONChantilly, VA 20151 CLEARANCETS/SCI Full Poly (Please note this position ... software delivery and system reliability. You will collaborate closely with development, QA, and IT ...

DevOps Engineer

Tysons, VA · On-site

$53 - $72.50/hr

DevOps Engineer LOCATIONTysons, VA 22182 CLEARANCETS/SCI Full Poly (Please note this position ... software delivery and system reliability. You will collaborate closely with development, QA, and IT ...

DevOps Engineer

Tysons Corner, VA

$53 - $72.75/hr

This role works closely with Software Engineering, Quality Engineering, Cloud Operations, Security, and Release Management teams to onboard and support applications throughout the full software ...

DevOps Engineer

Reston, VA · On-site

$55 - $75.25/hr

DevOps Engineer LOCATIONReston, VA 20190 CLEARANCETS/SCI Full Poly (Please note this position ... software delivery and system reliability. You will collaborate closely with development, QA, and IT ...

DevOps Engineer

Tysons, VA · On-site

$53 - $72.50/hr

DevOps Engineer LOCATION Tysons, VA 22182 CLEARANCE TS/SCI Full Poly (Please note this position ... software delivery and system reliability. You will collaborate closely with development, QA, and IT ...

DevOps Engineer

Reston, VA · On-site

$55 - $75.25/hr

DevOps Engineer LOCATION Reston, VA 20190 CLEARANCE TS/SCI Full Poly (Please note this position ... software delivery and system reliability. You will collaborate closely with development, QA, and IT ...

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DevOps Engineer

$56.50 - $77.25/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 6 days ago


Job description

Company Description

Steel Thread Software, Inc. is a privately-held, certified small business headquartered in Dulles, VA. Since 2008, we have consistently delivered quality Information Technology services to leading US Federal Government agencies. Our history has been to provide best practices and offer emerging technologies that meet the mission objectives of a diverse customer base.

Job Description

Steel Thread Software, Inc. has an URGENT need for a highly skilled and innovative DevOps Subject Matter Expert who is looking to join a fast paced start up environment working with both commercial and Government clients. DevOps Subject Matter Experts (SME) ensures the quality, reliability, and stability of all production systems and services while employing DevOps best practices. SMEs are cross-functional experts who are primarily charged with facilitating organizational collaboration, establishing and enforcing enterprise-wide process and seeking opportunities for improvements in delivery.


Qualifications

Responsibilities:

Provide technical, managerial, and administrative direction for problem definition, analysis, requirements development, and implementation of complex solutions by making information technology/information management related recommendations. 

Advise on organizational improvements, optimization, or maintenance efforts in the following specialties: information systems architecture, networking, telecommunications, automation, risk management, software life-cycle management and development methodologies, visual design, information architecture, copywriting, and content management.

Leads engagement with software developers and infrastructure engineers to integrate software development and delivery from inception to full operation, ensuring robust released software and systems, typically for high traffic services or key infrastructure.

Leads in the analysis of technical requirements of applications to ensure systems provide required availability, latency, scalability and efficiency.

Develops the technical "vision for fault tolerance, performance enhancement and configuration management of applications, and may lead in implementation.

Advises infrastructure team regarding current and future systems needs and repercussions of infrastructure changes.

May participate in the development of infrastructure and platform roadmaps.

Leads the release of new software and systems, typically for high traffic services or key infrastructure.


Key Skills:

In-depth knowledge of a particular area, such as Continuous Integration, Continuous Delivery, DevOps, Automated Quality Testing, Software Configuration Management and Automated Platform provisioning. 

Application of principles, methods and knowledge of IT service management and Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) framework and implement the ITIL change control standards and to incorporate them into policy and procedures.

Knowledge of, and administration experience with Configuration Management tools such as IBM Rational ClearCase, ClearQuest, Subversion Jenkins and Nexus.

Expert proficiency in Linux system administration.

Expert proficiency in deploying Cloud based infrastructure. Expert proficiency in modern SCM packages (Ansible, Puppet, Chef, etc.).

Advanced to Expert proficiency in programming languages (Java, Ruby, C/C++, Node.JS etc), database technologies (Oracle, MySQL, Redis), and networking protocols used for the implementation of supported systems

5 or more years of progressively complex related experience.

Experience working in highest levels of large organizations; C-level reporting, large meeting facilitation etc.


Requirements:

A related Bachelor's Degree. 

5+ years of professional experience in an information technology, information management, or a related field. 


Additional Information

We urge qualified candidates o apply for this position and experience the rewards of working for a progressive, dynamic, and forward-thinking organization that values the development of success of its employees. Steel Thread offers an excellent benefits package and a truly exciting work environment that encourages individual growth, cooperation, and innovation.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive salary
  • 6 weeks of paid time off
  • Immediate eligibility to participate in a matched 401(k) retirement savings plan
  • Full Health/Dental/Vision/Life benefits
  • Paid time off for training
  • Corporate events with paid lunches
  • Company provided beverages and snacks
  • Casual dress code
  • Quarterly company outings
  • Lunch & Learn programs
  • Company sponsored happy hours
  • Parking reimbursement
  • Fringe benefit allowance
  • Recognition and rewards bonuses
  • Referral bonuses

Equal Opportunity Employer

Steel Thread Software provides equal employment opportunity and services to all individuals without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, religion, marital status, age, mental or physical disability, or any other reason prohibited by law. It is the intention that all applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors.

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