Software Developer DevOps Exp. - Active Clearance - Sarasota, FL

*About the Role:*Are you ready to apply Make sure you understand all the responsibilities and tasks associated with this role before proceeding.We are seeking a motivated Software Developer with DevOps experience to o help design, build, and support mission-focused applications supporting the Intelligence Community. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside a highly experienced engineering team building and improving secure, high-availability software systems used by geographically distributed users.*Job Duties:** Join a small, experienced team enhancing and modernizing cloud architectures supporting key operations.* Design, develop, and deploy scalable applications in containerized environments* Build and manage containerized systems using Docker and Kubernetes* Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines for reliable software delivery* Develop and optimize ETL pipelines for efficient data processing* Configure and maintain message queuing systems (RabbitMQ, etc.)* Write Python scripts to automate infrastructure management and deployment tasks* Monitor performance and improve reliability and efficiency* Collaborate with developers to define best practices for deployment and infrastructure* Promote clarity and maintainability through clean design and lightweight documentation*Software Engineer with DevOps Job Requirements:*We are seeking software developers with 2–10 years of experience in DevOps environments to help design, build, and support mission-focused applications. The ideal candidate brings drive, adaptability, and collaboration to a team delivering innovative software solutions for the Intelligence Community and Department of Defense.*Minimum Required Qualifications:** Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field* Experience building, deploying, and maintaining production software systems* Proficient with Linux/Unix (Rocky, RHEL, or similar)* Skilled in Python (preferred) or other modern languages such as C/C++ or Java* Experience with containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes, Helm)* Understanding of DevSecOps principles and best practices* Hands-on experience creating and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (GitLab, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, etc.)* Familiar with cloud platforms (AWS, GovCloud, Azure, or GCP)* Knowledge of version control using Git* Strong problem-solving, collaboration, and communication skills* CompTIA Security+ certification (or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire)* Active TS clearance required, TS/SCI Preferred*Bonus Points:*Programming & Development* Skilled in multiple programming languages* Familiar with Python data science libraries (NumPy, pandas, SciPy, etc.)* Experience developing RESTful microservices (FastAPI, Spring Boot, etc.)Architecture & Modernization* Refactored legacy systems into containerized or microservice architectures* Strong understanding of vertical and horizontal scalingData & Messaging* Built and maintained xibtplm ETL pipelines for data processing* Worked with RabbitMQ or similar message brokers* Knowledge of database optimization and administrationDevOps & CI/CD* Experience with Agile workflows (Jira, sprints)* Used quality and security scanning tools (SonarQube, NexusIQ, Trivy)Containers & Kubernetes* Deployed, maintained, and troubleshot applications in Kubernetes clusters* Managed secure container registries and applied image hardening best practicesInfrastructure & Cloud* Familiar with Infrastructure-as-Code tools (Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation)* Used monitoring and observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack) to add metrics and alertsSecurity & Compliance* Applied security best practices and compliance requirementsDomain & Certifications* Experience supporting DoD or IC mission systems* Relevant certifications: AWS DevOps Engineer, CKA, CKADWork Location: In person