Application Developer/Systems Engineer

Role Description

This position requires a Public Trust clearance or the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.

• Develop, test, and deploy software solutions that configure, automate, and manage enterprise infrastructure across Linux and Windows environments.
• Define infrastructure services architecture.
• Create automation modules for infrastructure management.
• Support deployment orchestration.
• Implement CI/CD practices while ensuring reliable and scalable application delivery.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy software code that will configure and manage client hosting environments (Linux and Windows).
• Define the infrastructure services architecture.
• Create modules that automate the management of infrastructure environments.
• Support deployment orchestration for business applications and services.
• Configure application servers, load balancing and proxy servers, Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), networks, and subnets.
• Design, build, and manage automated test frameworks and scripts supporting Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) for Puppet and business application code.
• Assess and debug issues with container services and applications.
• Support deployment orchestration for business applications and services into container environments.
• Help operations teams triage bugs and troubleshoot production issues.
• Deliver training, coaching, and support for engineering teams writing code to manage infrastructure and application configurations.
• Provide product vision, standards, and best practices for using configuration management software across the organization.
• Participate in team code reviews and design reviews.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Puppet Certified Professional certification.
• Familiarity with container software (Docker and Kubernetes).
• Exposure to one or more programming languages (JavaScript, Java, .NET, Python, etc.).
• Experience with GitHub (or Git version control systems).
• Experience with Linux and Windows infrastructure environments.
• Knowledge of CI/CD methodologies.
• Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills.

Requirements

• Security Clearance: Not Specified.
• Past applicable job experience may include, but is not limited to: Infrastructure Development, Systems Engineering, DevOps, Cloud Infrastructure, Configuration Management, Application Deployment, Automation Engineering.
• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

Benefits

• Estimated Starting Salary Range for Application Developer / Systems Engineer: $170,000–$185,000.
• Pay commensurate with experience.
• Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided.
• Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

Company Description

Criterion is a part of Cherokee Federal – the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. As a trusted partner supporting federal government customers, Criterion delivers technology, engineering, and mission-focused solutions while helping professionals maximize their expertise and career growth.