DevOps Software Engineer

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc • Manassas, VA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a DevOps Software Developer in our Progeny Business Area, you will be part of a team of engineers to successfully deliver a comprehensive SecDevOps software solution for the US Navy with a strong focus on automated functional testing and the cybersecurity health of consumed software payloads. This team is responsible for software development and resolution of integration issues.
We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences:
Experience working with frameworks like Terraform/OpenTofu or Ansible
Collaboration in Agile teams (Scrum, Kanban) to deliver high-quality software
Experience using Linux (basic OS comprehension and basic shell scripting), preferably Red Hat or derivatives
Experience using containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes
Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines for optimized automation
What You Bring to the Table:
Strong understanding of software engineering principles and lifecycle
Familiarity with Linux, REST APIs, and database management (SQL, PostgreSQL)
Experience implementing automation tools (GitOps, CI/CD) and security practices (PKI, certificates)
Ability to write clean, production-ready code following good coding practices
What sets you apart:
Strong understanding of software development process, as well as software engineering concepts, principles, and theories
Creative thinker capable of applying new information quickly to solve challenging problems
Comfortable providing technical leadership
Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success
Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others
Experience with testing methods like TDD, BDD, and various types of software testing (unit, integration, end-to-end) (Vitest, RSpec, Playwright)
Our Commitment to You:
An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development.
Research oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nation’s security
Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule)
Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more
See more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits
Workplace Options:
This position is Hybrid/Flex. While on-site, you will be a part of the Manassas facility.

Requirements

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology or Mathematics field.
• Also requires 2+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree and 6 months of job-related experience
• Department of Defense Secret security clearance is obtainable within a reasonable amount of time after hire.
• Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.
• Strong understanding of software engineering principles and lifecycle
• Familiarity with Linux, REST APIs, and database management (SQL, PostgreSQL)
• Experience implementing automation tools (GitOps, CI/CD) and security practices (PKI, certificates)
• Ability to write clean, production-ready code following good coding practices

Nice To Haves

• Agile experience preferred
• Experience working with frameworks like Terraform/OpenTofu or Ansible
• Collaboration in Agile teams (Scrum, Kanban) to deliver high-quality software
• Experience using Linux (basic OS comprehension and basic shell scripting), preferably Red Hat or derivatives
• Experience using containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes
• Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines for optimized automation
• Strong understanding of software development process, as well as software engineering concepts, principles, and theories
• Creative thinker capable of applying new information quickly to solve challenging problems
• Comfortable providing technical leadership
• Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success
• Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others
• Experience with testing methods like TDD, BDD, and various types of software testing (unit, integration, end-to-end) (Vitest, RSpec, Playwright)

Responsibilities

• software development
• resolution of integration issues

Benefits

• An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development.
• Research oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nation’s security
• Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule)
• Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level