Senior DevOps Software Engineer

Software Engineer

BAE Systems is a leading global defense, security, and aerospace company, delivering innovative solutions to protect our customers and their communities.

Join Our Team: We are seeking an experienced Software Engineer to join a DevOps team, supporting the development of a large, complex enterprise system. As a DevOps Software Engineer you will play a critical role in streamlining software build, test, and release activities, leveraging agile principles and Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) practices.

We are looking for a dedicated software engineer to support DevOps activities as part of an agile development team. The successful candidate will work on a variety of DevOps tasks, with a strong focus on automation and efficient software delivery. You will be responsible for managing tools, integrating project functions, identifying manual processes, and implementing automation to improve efficiency.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manage tools that support software development, deployment, and integrated testing
• Integrate project functions and resources across the full product lifecycle
• Identify manual processes and implement automation to improve efficiency
• Select, configure, and maintain appropriate CI/CD tools
• Implement and support development, testing, and automation tools while optimizing the underlying IT infrastructure
• Ensure that all system changes and improvements maintain required security standards
• Design, build, and continuously improve CI/CD pipelines to support continuous integration, delivery, and deployment
• Demonstrate persistence and ownership when facing challenges, with a strong commitment to program goals
• Collaborate with and assist team members across the program, as needed, to achieve shared objectives

Required Education, Experience, & Skills:

• Must possess a TS/SCI clearance with appropriate polygraph
• At least 8 years of relevant DevOps experience.
• Must have at least 5 years of experience managing tools that support software development, deployment, and integrated testing.
• Must have at least 5 years of experience working with CI/CD frameworks.
• Must have meaningful system administration experience (primarily Windows, with some Linux).
• Must have experience with several of the following: Java, Groovy, Python, PowerShell, Batch, Bash scripting, JavaScript, and AngularJS. Must have experience with Integrated Development Environments (IDEs) such as Eclipse, Visual Studio Code, Visual Studio, Rhapsody, and WebStorm.
• Must have experience with software source control and configuration management tools.
• Must have experience working in a virtualized environment, including managing virtual machines (VMs).
• Must have experience with container-based platforms used for automated application deployment.
• Must be motivated, adaptable, and eager to learn new techniques and technologies, while adhering to best practices in test automation.
• Must have a strong understanding of sound software development principles and practices.
• Must be able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Must be an independent thinker capable of producing high-quality work, both individually and as part of a team, in a fast-paced environment.

MDOPS Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills:

• Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• Experience with databases such as Oracle, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and SQL Server.
• Experience with web application user interface development, database design and structures, Spring Framework, and working with technologies such as AngularJS, JSON, HTML, XML, and XSLT.
• Experience with Scrum and/or the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), SAFe Agilist certification, or prior experience as a member of an Agile team.

Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $149603 - $254317 Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience. Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do—from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels. This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.