DevOps Engineer

About the position

We are seeking a skilled and adaptable DevOps Engineer with extensive experience in software engineering and devops to join our dynamic team. This role involves researching, designing, developing and/or modifying software systems. (e.g., custom, COTS, GOTS) You will help with system improvement and enhancements, while also contributing to new development initiatives. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, are comfortable with complex technical challenges, and enjoy working with both new and legacy systems, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities

• Lead the maintenance and management of current web servers
• Spearhead migration efforts to newer Linux OS versions
• Ensure seamless functionality during upgrades, particularly with CASPORT authorization
• Drive collaboration with cross-functional teams to integrate new solutions
• Architect improvements to existing web infrastructures
• Implements strategic goals and establishes operational plans for technical area
• Develops and implements innovative products, processes, standards, or operational plans through research and integration of best practices
• Significantly improves existing processes and practices
• Communicates with executive leadership
• Provides measurable input into new products, processes, systems, and operational plans with impact on overall function results
• Demonstrates technical innovation in supporting business objectives and mission
• Responsible for improving upon existing processes and systems using significant conceptualizing, reasoning, and interpretation
• Tackles numerous, typically undefined problems requiring extensive investigation and leveraging of technical knowledge
• Communicates with parties within and outside of own job function, including external stakeholders
• Works to influence others to accept new concepts, practices, and approaches
• Provides guidance, coaching, and training to other technical employees across the Company
• Leads large, complex project initiatives of strategic importance involving cross-functional teams
• Serves as a subject matter expert within the organization

Requirements

• 12 years in software development with a B.S. degree, or 14-16 years of experience without a degree.
• At least 10+ years of recent experience developing in JavaScript and PHP.
• A minimum of 10+ years of experience developing software in Linux, Windows, or Mac OS environments.
• Proficiency in MS SQL, Express.js, React.js, Node.js, and GIT for version control and collaboration.
• Interface with researchers to gather and interpret complex requirements
• Break down requirements into actionable milestones
• Communicate milestones effectively to team members and stakeholders
• Utilize project tracking tools like Jira
• Document architecture in Confluence

Nice-to-haves

• Flexibility to adapt to changing requirements and project directions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Self-motivated and proactive, able to work independently while contributing to team goals.

Benefits

• healthcare
• wellness
• financial
• retirement
• family support
• continuing education
• time off benefits