Expert DevOps Engineer

Vetsez - Washington, DC

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Washington, DC

About the position

VetsEZ is looking for a full-time remote Expert DevOps Engineer to support a Department of Veterans Affairs project. This role is essential in engaging with consumers of Health Service Mesh interfaces and providing service consultation support to development teams, driving innovation in healthcare technology.

Responsibilities

• Serve on the foundational team that engages with Health Service Mesh (HSM) consumers, ensuring optimal data access.
• Act as a Service Consultant, providing strategic feedback and guidance on services that expose VistA data.
• Collaborate with development teams to optimize the delivery of services to HSM consumers.
• Review and provide insights on proposed architectures.
• Share in-depth knowledge of VA infrastructure and best practices with cross-functional teams.
• Support service teams in transitioning to a Cloud Native approach.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in DevSecOps, CI/CD, Microservices, and Containerization.
• Strong proficiency in Java, API development (RESTful, web services), and Cloud Native environments.
• Expertise in healthcare data standards such as FHIR and HL7 for interoperability and compliance.
• In-depth knowledge of VistA, VA infrastructure, IAM, VA Profile, and integrations with Cerner.
• Hands-on experience in monitoring, security, database management, and tools like AKRON, RPS, and KAFKA.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities to solve complex issues.
• Excellent communication skills with experience in documentation and presentations.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with SAFe/Agile Software Development practices.
• Ability to obtain a government security clearance.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401k with Employer Match
• Corporate Laptop
• PTO + Federal Holidays
• Training Opportunities
• Remote Work