Software Engineer / GitLab SME

Software Pipeline Architect (GitLab)We are seeking a hands-on Software Pipeline Architect to lead the modernization of legacy systems and GitLab migration. This role will focus on creating build capabilities, implementing CI/CD pipelines, and providing architectural guidance for large-scale legacy code bases. The architect will work across multiple programs as part of a steering committee to ensure solutions meet stakeholder requirements and can be adopted enterprise-wide. It is responsible for establishing best engineering practices and guidelines around the design of Software Applications and Products, as well as the build and setup of modern CI/CD pipelines for product build, security, test, and delivery, across the organization.Responsibilities:Analyze existing systems to design modern extensible capabilities for building, packaging and deploying Navy systems.Provide hands-on experience, guidance, and strategy, around Design Pattern solutions and their application, Modular Code, Microservices Design, Service Oriented Architectures, Event and Test-Driven Design, Model Based Systems Engineering (Model Based Design, Model Driven Design), separation of Data/Interface/Processing layers, and reusable function and code design, and similar techniques.Establishing reusable templates and code libraries, and processes and guidelines for contributing to them, and evangelizing their shared use across the organization.Building and Configuring modern CI/CD pipelines in Gitlab, that cover build, security, test, and delivery, for the delivery of products and systems of systems to the warfighterCollaborating with Software Application Product teams each sprint, to provide consultation and guidance around design of implementation solutions.Lead Design Review boards and discussions.Design and Develop Prototypes and Proofs of Concepts.Background & Qualifications:Ability to obtain a DOD Secret clearanceGitLab expertiseCI/CD pipeline design - Proven ability to implement well-thought-out CI/CD pipelinesSoftware engineering principles - Strong foundation in software design patterns and best practicesComponent isolation - Skills to extract and deliver smaller components in isolationBest practices implementation - Demonstrated ability to streamline and accelerate software deliverySource code management migration - Experience migrating from legacy SCM tools (Gerrit, Jenkins, etc.) to GitLabHeterogeneous code base integration - Ability to work with code from multiple partners/sourcesEnterprise tool adoption - Experience implementing enterprise-wide tooling standardsEverforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.