DevOps Engineer

DevOps EngineerEdgewater Federal Solutions is seeking a DevOps Engineer to support a major national laboratory.We are seeking a skilled DevOps Engineer to join our development team responsible for building and operating custom and commercial software solutions for a large user base. The ideal candidate will have expertise in server administration, container orchestration (OpenShift, Kubernetes), backend development with.NET, database management, API development, and frontend frameworks such as Angular. You will play a key role in designing, implementing, and maintaining CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices to ensure reliable, scalable, and efficient software delivery.ResponsibilitiesManage and administer server infrastructure supporting development and production environments.Develop, deploy, and maintain containerized applications using OpenShift and Kubernetes.Collaborate with backend and frontend developers to build robust APIs and user interfaces.Design and optimize databases to support application needs.Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate build, test, and deployment processes.Drive DevOps best practices to improve software delivery speed and reliability.Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues in development and production environments.QualificationsBS in relevant discipline plus minimum 3 years or more years of directly related experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of the job.Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Security Clearance.Must be US CitizenCandidate must reside in Albuquerque area as onsite work is required.Required Skills:Server administration and infrastructure management.Container technologies: Docker, OpenShift, Kubernetes.Backend development with.NET framework.Database design and management (SQL or NoSQL).API development and integration.Frontend development experience with Angular.Experience with CI/CD tools and pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps).Strong understanding of DevOps principles and practicesDesired Qualities:Ability to follow standard change-management and release processes consistently.Strong commitment to team collaboration, communication, and transparency.Reliable adherence to release plans, including creating and validating rollback plans for safety.Habitual and disciplined documentation of code, design decisions, changes, and deployment notes.Proven dependability in backup or secondary support roles, ensuring continuity for Angular front-end and.NET API backend work.Proactive in surfacing risks, issues, and blockers early.Edgewater Federal Solutions is a privately held government contracting firm located in Frederick, MD. The company was founded in 2002 with the vision of being highly recognized and admired for supporting customer missions through employee empowerment, exceptional services and timely delivery. Edgewater Federal Solutions is ISO 9001, 20000-1, 270001 certified, appraised at CMMI Level 3 Maturity for Development and Services, and has been named in the Top Workplaces in the Greater Washington Area Small Companies for 2018 through 2025.It has been and continues to be the policy of Edgewater Federal Solutions to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, and/or other statuses protected by applicable law.