CI/CD Pipeline Software Engineer
About The Position
Leidos Defense Sensors’ Sensor Research Analysis Division is seeking an experienced DEVOPS Software Engineer to join a team in Huntsville, Alabama. The team provides analysis, modeling and simulation, and testing support for complex Missile Defense Agency radar systems. The engineer will support 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 role focuses on implementing and maintaining GitLab CI pipelines for two software products: one primarily written in C++ and the other primarily written in Java. It may also include limited software development contributions to one or both products. The position works daily onsite at a government customer facility as part of a multi-contractor team, with regular interaction with the two software development teams. The candidate is expected to represent Leidos technically, professionally, and ethically.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related STEM discipline, plus 4–8 years of software development experience including CI/CD pipeline development and/or maintenance; the minimum experience requirement may be reduced for candidates with advanced STEM degrees.
- 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 such as Terraform, Ansible, or Helm.
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across diverse technical teams.
- Must be a U.S. citizen and possess and be able to maintain an active SECRET clearance.
- Must reside in the North Alabama area or be 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 contributing 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
