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Alexander City - USA

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Job Description:

Senior Staff Backend Software Development Engineer to join a critical intelligence program. In this role you will support the development and integration of various intelligence capabilities into a test and subsequently operational environment. You will be responsible for maintaining and improving the highside automated deployment pipeline ensuring that developers are not blocked by issues in the deployment process and participating in building solutions for mission applications systems. This position will require collaboration across multiple teams and a focus on optimizing performance and reliability.
Experience: 15 years of relevant professional experience with Bachelors 8 with Masters and 5 with a PhD

Education: Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science Information Systems Engineering or related discipline

Security: Current / active TS/SCI clearance with CI polygraph or willingness to take one. Background investigation required including a minimum of a criminal and credit check as well as at least three professional references.
Principal Responsibilities:
Create maintain and improve the highside automated deployment pipeline ensuring Jenkins jobs for backend services and frontend applications are successful and up to date.
Create and manage Jenkins jobs for UI applications to ensure successful code builds.
Enhance the pipeline to prevent the deployment of broken configurations in YAML or JavaScript.
Optimize database and Rancher resources and conduct testing and tuning for improved performance.
Troubleshoot and resolve Jenkins performance issues ensuring build times are accurate and efficient.
Explore options for system scalability and performance through automated load balancing.
Develop an automated health monitoring system to detect deployment and resource issues.
Script and automate deployments to different environments to mitigate configuration management issues of configurations
Troubleshoot issues across the application stack when issues arise
Work closely with DevOps and developers team to bridge any gap in process and communication
Minimum Requirements:
Must have a current/active TS/SCI and be willing and able to pass a CI polygraph
Willingness to take a handson role in backend system integration deployment and maintenance
Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Systems Engineering or related discipline (4 years of additional experience may be substituted for a degree)
15 years of relevant experience in software development ranging from work in a DevOps environment to fullstack engineering
Proficiency in the following technologies:
Java
Apache NiFi workflow configuration and deployment
Databases such as PostgreSQL and MongoDB
Python and machine learning
Docker
Kubernetes
Cloudlike infrastructure
Experience with Jenkins for pipeline integration and deployment
Familiarity with Agile development methodologies
Experience working in an Agile environment
Must be willing to work onsite
An Excellent Candidate for this position will meet most of the following experience requirements:
Experience with load balancing and performance tuning
Knowledge of health monitoring tools and best practices
Strong troubleshooting skills with a focus on optimizing deployment processes
Excellent collaboration and communication skills.

General personal traits we know will connect well with the team:
Superior communication skills
A positive willing attitude
An ability to think on your feet and solve problems quickly
Adaptability to learn new methodologies and technologies
Comfortable working in an agile team environment
Technology and methodology agnostic but accepts using tools needed for the requirement
Enjoys coaching and teaching

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