Senior Software DevOps Developer - TS/SCI Poly required

Senior Software DevOps Developer
Location: Columbia, MD
Clearance Required: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph (must be within 7 years)
Telework: Up to 16 hours per week (task‑dependent)

About the Role
We’re looking for a Senior Software Developer to take leadership of multi-faceted mission critical system development, deployment and evolution.  The successful candidate will analyze user requirements, develop new software, and enhance existing systems to meet the demands of modern satellite communication technologies. This role will involve working on complex algorithms and ensuring software quality through automated testing and debugging.

What You’ll Work On

• Design, implement, and maintain DevOps pipelines for C++ or Python applications, utilizing Kubernetes/K8 deployment and administration, Helm chart creation, and pod definition.
• Manage and configure Kubernetes clusters, ensuring high availability, scalability, and security
• Identify, debug, and correct defects in existing software, utilizing effective troubleshooting techniques to resolve issues efficiently.
• Configure and optimize GPU resources for performance-critical applications, utilizing CUDA or other relevant technologies.
• Implement automated testing and deployment scripts, utilizing tools such as Jenkins or GitLab CI/CD.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including system architects, and project managers, to ensure software meets user requirements and is delivered on schedule.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation for software designs, processes, and interfaces to facilitate knowledge sharing and project continuity.

• Experience with GPU/CUDA development for performance-critical applications.
• Familiarity with message queue implementation and communication protocols.
• Knowledge of Linux system programming and development environments.    
•   Understanding of RF signals analysis or satellite communications system design and theory.

• Target Salary Range: $172,000 - $305,000
  Final compensation depends on role responsibilities, candidate experience, skills, education, location, and contract requirements. Some positions may also offer overtime, shift differentials, or discretionary bonuses.

• Twenty (20) years’ experience as a SWE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required
• Four (4) years of additional SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
• TS/SCI with Polygraph

•  Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
•  Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
•  Adaptability and a commitment to continuous learning and improvement