CI/CD Pipeline Software Engineer
About The Position
Leidos Defense Sensors’ Sensor Research Analysis Division is seeking an experienced DevOps Software Engineer to support Missile Defense Agency radar systems. The role supports development of a real-time radar simulation product and a radar placement and search planning tool used for trade studies, emplacement decisions, warfighter training and certifications, integrated missile defense exercises, and system-level testing. The engineer will implement and maintain GitLab CI pipelines for two software products: one primarily written in C++ and another primarily written in Java. The position may also include limited software development contributions to one or both products. The engineer will work daily onsite at a government customer facility as part of a multi-contractor team, interact regularly with two software development teams, and represent Leidos technically, professionally, and ethically. Candidates must be residents of North Alabama or willing to relocate to the Huntsville–North Alabama area and must be U.S. citizens able to maintain an active SECRET clearance.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related STEM discipline, plus 4–8 years of software development experience that includes CI/CD pipeline development and/or maintenance; the experience requirement may be reduced for an advanced STEM degree.
- Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
- Strong understanding of Git workflows and contemporary branching strategies.
- Experience supporting Java-based applications or working directly with Java development teams.
- Experience supporting C++-based applications or working directly with C++ development teams.
- Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code technologies, including Terraform, Ansible, or Helm.
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across diverse technical teams.
- U.S. citizenship and the ability to possess and maintain an active SECRET clearance.
- Resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville–North Alabama area.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree in a STEM discipline.
- Extensive hands-on experience building, orchestrating, and maintaining CI/CD pipelines in GitLab.
- Background in full-stack Java development or deep familiarity with Java architectures, build systems, and dependency-management ecosystems.
Responsibilities
- Implement and maintain GitLab CI pipelines for two software products, one primarily in C++ and one primarily in Java.
- Perform limited software development tasks and contribute to one or both products.
- Work daily onsite at a government customer facility on a multi-contractor team.
- Interact regularly with the two software development teams.
- Represent Leidos technically, professionally, and ethically.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
