DevOps Engineer [TMC-013-003]

Job Description TMCI is seeking a DevOps Engineer to join our team and play a critical role in automating our CI/CD pipelines and supporting data engineering efforts. This role requires professional experience in standing up DevOps infrastructure, implementing CI/CD pipelines, and optimizing data engineering workflows. The ideal candidate will work within an Agile Scrum team, collaborating with data engineers and software developers to enhance the automation, efficiency, and reliability of our data pipelines and cloud infrastructure.Key Responsibilities:Design, build, and manage CI/CD pipelines to support continuous integration, deployment, and automation of data engineering workflowsAutomate deployment processes for data pipelines and applicationsMonitor and optimize system performance, ensuring high availability and fault toleranceSupport data engineers in building, deploying, and optimizing data pipelines for batch and real-time processingAutomate data pipeline deployments using CI/CD toolsOptimize data workflows, ensuring efficient ETL/ELT processes in cloud and on-prem environments.Implement monitoring and logging for data pipelines, ensuring reliability and proactive issue resolutionCollaborate with data engineers to streamline development and deployment processes using DevOps best practicesParticipate as an active member of an Agile Scrum team, contributing to sprint planning, daily standups, and retrospectivesWork closely with developers, data engineers, and product teams to understand infrastructure and automation needsProvide technical guidance on best practices for CI/CD, DevOps, and cloud infrastructure management.Contribute to the design, documentation, and continuous improvement of DevOps and data engineering processesRequired Qualifications:U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain a DOD clearance requiredBachelor's degree in computer science or a related fieldCandidates local to the DMV (DC Metro, Southern MD, Northern VA) preferred, however all qualified CONUS-based candidates will be considered5+ years of experience in DevOps, CI/CD automation, and cloud infrastructure managementExperience setting up and managing CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI/CD or similar toolsExperience with integrating automated testing (unit, integration, performance, and security testing) into CI/CD pipelines to ensure software and data pipeline reliabilityExperience with test automation frameworks (e.g., PyTest, Selenium, JUnit) for CI/CD pipelinesProfessional experience working with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)Experience working with containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker and KubernetesStrong scripting skills in Python, Bash, or PowerShell for automation and deploymentHands-on experience with monitoring and logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, or CloudWatch)Familiarity with data pipeline orchestration using tools like Apache Airflow, AWS Step Functions, or PrefectExperience with SQL and ETL/ELT data engineering workflowsExperience with version control systems (Git, GitHub, GitLab) and branching strategiesStrong understanding of networking, security, and IAM in cloud environmentsExperience with Agile Scrum methodologyDesired Qualifications:Experience in distributed data processing frameworks (Apache Spark, PySpark, AWS Glue)Familiarity with serverless computing (AWS Lambda, Azure Functions, or GCP Cloud Functions)Experience in monitoring data pipeline performance and implementing observability best practicesHands-on experience with MLops and data engineering workflowsAWS, Azure, Kubernetes certifications are highly desirableSalary Range: The salary range noted represents the company's minimum and maximum range for this role at the time of posting. The salary made at offering for this position is based on a comprehensive evaluation of candidates' skills, years of experience, and directly related expertise to the specific requirements of the role. Compensation will be determined by considering various factors, including but not limited to the individual's qualifications, competencies, and alignment with the responsibilities outlined in the job description.TMCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.Company DescriptionTMCI - The McVey Company, Inc. brings over 25 years of corporate experience within and in support of the Department of Defense (DOD). With a proven track record, TMCI has been involved as both a prime and sub-contractor for various projects within the Defense Health Agency (DHA) and Military Health System (MHS). We actively collaborate with companies of all sizes to expand our capabilities and better serve our customers.Company DescriptionTMCI - The McVey Company, Inc. brings over 25 years of corporate experience within and in support of the Department of Defense (DOD). With a proven track record, TMCI has been involved as both a prime and sub-contractor for various projects within the Defense Health Agency (DHA) and Military Health System (MHS). We actively collaborate with companies of all sizes to expand our capabilities and better serve our customers.