Sr. Software Engineer

Jobot

Gaithersburg, MD

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$140,000–$165,000 Per Year

SKILLS

Ansible, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automation, Bash Scripting, Best Practices, Business Operations, Cloud Architecture, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Configuration Management, Consulting, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Cross-Functional, Detail Oriented, DevOps, Disaster Recovery, Docker, Ecosystems, Git, Government, High Availability, Identify Issues, Infrastructure Software, Integration Testing, Internet Security, K Virtual Machine (KVM), Large-Scale Systems, Leadership, Legal, Linux Administration, Linux Operating System, Machine Learning, Network Administration/Management, Network Configuration Management, Operational Improvement, Operational Strategy, Operational Support, Problem Solving Skills, Production Systems, Programming Tools, Python Programming/Scripting Language, RPM, Red Hat Linux Operating System, Release Management/Engineering, Reliability Engineering, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Software Administration, Software Development, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Software Engineering, Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM), System Integration (SI), Team Player, Technical Delivery, Test Plan/Schedule, Testing, Theater Production, Unix Shell Programming, VMWare, Virtual Machine (VM), Virtualization, Web Client Plug-ins

LOCATION

Gaithersburg, MD

POSTED

Today

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A bit about us:

We are a technology consulting and cloud solutions organization specializing in the design, development, and implementation of highly available, secure, and mission-critical systems for government and commercial clients. Our teams partner closely with customers to deliver innovative solutions across cloud strategy, cybersecurity, systems integration, data engineering, machine learning, AI, disaster recovery, and enterprise infrastructure initiatives.

Our approach is built around collaboration and long-term partnership. We work closely with stakeholders at every level of the organization—from executive leadership to engineering and operations teams—to provide scalable, resilient, and secure technology solutions that solve complex business and operational challenges.

With deep expertise in cloud-first architectures, automation, DevSecOps, virtualization, reliability engineering, and large-scale systems integration, we help organizations modernize infrastructure, improve operational efficiency, and support mission-critical environments where performance, security, and resiliency are essential.

Our team consists of highly skilled engineers, architects, developers, and technology specialists who thrive on solving complex technical challenges. We foster a culture centered around innovation, collaboration, continuous learning, and technical excellence while delivering meaningful value to our clients across highly regulated and fast-evolving industries.

Why join us?

Our client offers highly competitive compensation packages, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative, people-first culture that promotes innovation, professional growth, and long-term career development. We are committed to creating an environment where employees are empowered to make an impact, work alongside highly talented teams, and contribute to meaningful, mission-critical initiatives in a supportive and forward-thinking workplace.

Job Details

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer with strong expertise in Linux systems, automation, infrastructure management, and software development. This role requires an experienced professional who can contribute across the full software development lifecycle, including design, development, integration, testing, deployment, and ongoing support of complex enterprise systems.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Python, Ansible, Bash scripting, Linux administration, container technologies, and DevOps practices. This individual will play a key role in developing, maintaining, and automating large-scale infrastructure environments while supporting mission-critical applications and deployments.

Key Responsibilities

* Design, develop, modify, and maintain complex software applications and system-level solutions.
* Develop and support automation frameworks, deployment pipelines, and infrastructure-as-code initiatives.
* Troubleshoot and resolve software and system issues from identification through testing and implementation of solutions.
* Build, customize, and maintain automated deployment and configuration management solutions.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support development, testing, integration, and production environments.
* Support release management, version control, and CI/CD processes.
* Ensure systems are reliable, scalable, secure, and aligned with established standards and best practices.

Required Technical Skills

* Strong experience with **Ansible**, including playbooks, roles, inventories, callbacks, and custom plugins.
* Advanced **Python** scripting and automation development.
* Strong **Bash/Shell scripting** skills.
* Deep knowledge of **Linux administration**, including Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
* Experience with **Docker, Podman**, and containerized environments.
* Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and configuration management experience.
* CI/CD pipeline development and build automation.
* Git version control and collaborative development workflows.
* Experience managing package ecosystems, including RPM, pip, and Ansible Galaxy.

Systems & Infrastructure Experience

* Network configuration and troubleshooting.
* Physical hardware provisioning, PXE boot, and Kickstart deployments.
* VMware and KVM virtual machine management.
* Multi-environment deployments across development, testing, staging, and production environments.
* Enterprise infrastructure and mission-critical system deployments.
* Experience working in highly secure, air-gapped, or regulated environments is a plus.

Desired Qualifications

* Expertise in Ansible best practices, Vault, secrets management, and custom plugin development.
* Experience coordinating infrastructure across multiple sites and environments.
* Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools and workflows.

Key Attributes

* Strong systems-thinking mindset with the ability to understand complex dependencies and large-scale architectures.
* Methodical and detail-oriented approach to troubleshooting and problem solving.
* Ability to work effectively within established frameworks and processes.
* Strong collaboration and communication skills with cross-functional technical teams.

Education & Experience

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
* 5+ years of professional software engineering experience supporting complex systems and infrastructure environments.

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Jobot

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COMPANY SIZE

100 to 499 employees

INDUSTRY

Staffing/Employment Agencies

FOUNDED

2018

WEBSITE

http://www.jobot.com

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