Software Integration & Test SME

Noblis • Reston, VA

10h • Onsite

About The Position

This opening is in support of a proposal effort (Anticipated Start: August 2026) and is contingent upon contract award
Overview: We are building a talent pipeline in support of an upcoming Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) contract proposal, with anticipated work beginning in August 2026. This position will support mission-critical efforts related to cyber capabilities and advanced software development supporting national security missions.
We are currently gathering interest and pre-qualifying candidates for a Software Integration & Test SME position:
In this role you will lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines, automated testing frameworks, and development infrastructure supporting application development. Provides technical leadership in DevOps practices, test automation, and software quality assurance in secure environments.
Work will be performed on-site at Noblis HQ in Reston, VA, pending award. All candidates must possess a Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
Next Steps
These are pipeline positions only at this stage. If you are interested in being considered once the contract is awarded, please submit your resume and application. Qualified candidates will be contacted for preliminary screening during the proposal phase, with interviews anticipated closer to the award timeline.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field and 8+ years of professional DevOps and test automation or software quality assurance experience
• Expert-level proficiency in Python
• Extensive experience with GitLab for source control, CI/CD pipelines, and automation
• Strong experience designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines in secure environments
• Proficiency with Artifactory for artifact and dependency management
• Extensive experience with Docker for containerization and deployment
• Strong experience with PostgreSQL database administration and optimization
• Deep understanding of automated testing frameworks and methodologies
• US Citizen and Current Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility

Nice To Haves

• Strong background directly aligned with the technical or analytical specialty area
• Experience supporting DoD, interagency, or national security missions is highly desirable
• Understanding of security best practices for your role in classified environments
• Strong analytical, communication, and writing skills
• Experience with version control systems (Git) and Agile methodologies
• Proven ability to lead technical initiatives
• Experience developing software for cyber operations or security applications
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Proficiency with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Knowledge of RESTful API integration and microservices architecture

Responsibilities

• lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines, automated testing frameworks, and development infrastructure supporting application development
• Provides technical leadership in DevOps practices, test automation, and software quality assurance in secure environments

Benefits

• health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs

What This Job Offers

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