Associate Software Engineer
About The Position
Prime Solutions Group (PSG), Inc. is an innovative digital engineering company founded in 2007 and headquartered in Goodyear, AZ. We specialize in advanced sensing, AI/ML, and digital engineering solutions, partnering with many of the nation’s leading defense companies to deliver mission-critical technology. Our work spans the full system lifecycle—from R&D to operational deployment—supporting the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, and federal partners. At PSG, you’ll join a small, agile, and highly skilled team where your expertise has a direct impact. You’ll collaborate with some of the largest and most respected defense organizations while shaping next-generation technology. Prime Solutions Group (PSG) is looking for an Associate Software / DevOps Engineer to join our growing team in Goodyear, AZ. This is an entry-level role designed for recent graduates or early-career engineers who are excited to learn, build, and grow in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. You’ll work alongside experienced engineers to help build and maintain modern software pipelines, cloud-based infrastructure, and automation tools that support critical national security systems. If you enjoy coding, problem-solving, and learning new technologies—this is a great place to start your career.
Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship (required for clearance eligibility)
- Ability to obtain a Top Secret Clearance with SCI and CI Polygraph
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, IT, or related field
- 0–2 years of experience (internships and projects count!)
- Basic understanding of: Linux command line, Programming or scripting (Bash, Python, or similar), Git/version control, and Software development or DevOps concepts
- A strong willingness to learn, ask questions, and grow
- Team-oriented mindset with good communication skills
Nice To Haves
- Internship, lab, or personal project experience in software or DevOps
- Exposure to tools like: Jenkins, CircleCI, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Docker, Kubernetes, ArgoCD, Helm, Ansible, Terraform, or similar automation frameworks
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban)
- Interest in cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, etc.)
Responsibilities
- Help build and maintain CI/CD pipelines (automated build, test, and deployment systems)
- Work with tools like Git, Docker, and Jenkins/GitLab to support software delivery
- Assist with automation and scripting (Python, Bash) to improve workflows
- Learn and support Infrastructure-as-Code tools (Terraform, Ansible, etc.)
- Collaborate with software engineers to improve development and deployment processes
- Participate in Agile/Scrum team meetings, sprint planning, and standups
- Monitor builds and deployments, troubleshoot issues, and suggest improvements
- Document your work and contribute to team knowledge sharing
Benefits
- Mentorship from experienced engineers
- Professional development & tuition assistance
- Flexible 9/80 work schedule
- Small, collaborative team where your work makes an impact
- Opportunity to support critical national security programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
