Qualifications
Qualifications:Must be a US citizen and able to obtain a Secret clearance; an existing clearance is advantageous. Excellent communication skills. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Experience in DevOps practices with Kubernetes (Rancher and/or OpenShift) and Helm. Familiarity with automated build tools like Jenkins. Proficient in Gradle and Maven. Experience with microservice migration. Knowledge of containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Spring Boot). Agile development experience, including involvement in Sprints and Retrospectives in a collaborative team atmosphere. Experience working with relational databases. Familiarity with multi-platform development environments. Experience with version control and issue tracking using Atlassian tools such as JIRA, Confluence, and Struts.
About the job
Join our team at Systems Definition Inc. as a highly skilled DevOps Software Engineer! We are looking for a proactive individual with extensive experience in contemporary web application architectures, particularly focusing on microservices and proficient in cloud platform orchestration tools like Kubernetes, Helm, and Rancher.
This role encompasses software development, continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD), and rigorous testing of a web application tailored to support Department of Defense (DoD) mission planning and National Security objectives. The ideal candidate should be well-versed in Java build processes and tools such as Gradle and Maven, along with a strong background in designing and implementing efficient, cloud-friendly CI/CD pipelines that enable rapid delivery. Moreover, the engineer will leverage commercial or open-source tools to automate processes that enhance Quality Assurance (QA) capabilities.
You will thrive in an Agile development environment, collaborating on cutting-edge algorithms and technologies for a DoD customer based in Washington, DC. You will participate in team meetings and work closely with engineering teams, documentation teams, and fellow developers to devise innovative solutions.
We foresee a hybrid working model, balancing both on-site and remote contributions. Our personnel currently enjoy the flexibility of working from home with occasional requirements to be present at the Customer’s Washington, DC site.
About Systems Definition Inc.
Systems Definition Inc. (SDI) is a dynamic small business located in Alexandria, Virginia, specializing in providing software development and technical services to federal agencies, government contractors, public sector organizations, and commercial enterprises. Our initiatives support various sectors including Defense, First Responder safety and accountability, aerospace, custom applications, and web technologies. We have successfully developed innovative software applications that aid DoD and First Responder safety and accountability operations, including tools utilized daily by the FDNY and other U. S. fire departments. At SDI, our focus is unwavering in meeting customer requirements to ensure their goals, deliverables, and timelines are achieved.