Sr. Software Engineer - Space Force - DevOps/AWS

Acara • Scottsdale, AZ

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About The Position

ACARA Solutions and our client in Scottsdale, AZ have a contract-to-direct hire position available for a Senior Software/Systems Engineer (Space Force). This role requires a strong background in software engineering with a focus on DevSecOps and cloud platforms.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Software Engineering, Science, Engineering, or Mathematics.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in software engineering.
• Proficiency in Python and Java programming languages.
• Strong understanding of DevOps principles and CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with Scaled Agile methodology.
• Knowledge of security best practices and risk management.
• Experience with cloud platforms, especially AWS.
• Knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree.
• Experience with Agile methodologies.
• Familiarity with event streaming platforms like Kafka.
• Experience with tools such as Gitlab, Nexus, Ansible, Terraform, and CloudFormation.
• Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools like Splunk, Prometheus, and ELK Stack.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain software systems using Python and Java.
• Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines and GitOps practices.
• Utilize automation and configuration management tools.
• Apply security best practices and manage risk and compliance.
• Generate and maintain documentation for software systems.
• Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams.
• Design, test, and manage APIs.
• Utilize cloud services, primarily AWS, and manage infrastructure as code.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree