Software Engineer with DevOps

Software Engineer with DevOpsDayton, Ohio, United States$ 140,000.00 - 180,000.00 (US Dollar)Software Engineer (DevOps) – Dayton, OhioNote: Active TS AND SCI clearance requiredOverviewPlatinum Global Talent Solutions is seeking a dynamic Software Engineer with 2–10 years of DevOps experience to design and deliver mission-critical applications for the Intelligence Community and Department of Defense. This role offers the opportunity to innovate, collaborate, and directly impact national security through modern software solutions.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, and deploy scalable applications in containerized environmentsBuild and manage systems with Docker and KubernetesCreate and maintain CI/CD pipelines for reliable deliveryDevelop and optimize ETL pipelines for efficient data processingConfigure and maintain message queuing systems (RabbitMQ, etc.)Automate infrastructure management with Python scriptingMonitor performance, improve reliability, and drive efficiencyCollaborate on best practices for deployment and infrastructurePromote clarity and maintainability through clean design and lightweight documentationTechnical ExpertiseSkilled in multiple programming languages; Python preferredFamiliar with Python data science libraries (NumPy, pandas, SciPy)Experience developing RESTful microservices (FastAPI, Spring Boot)Refactored legacy systems into containerized/microservice architecturesStrong understanding of scaling strategies (vertical/horizontal)Built and maintained ETL pipelines; worked with RabbitMQ or similar brokersKnowledge of database optimization and administrationExperience with Agile workflows (Jira, sprints)Used quality/security scanning tools (SonarQube, NexusIQ, Trivy)Deployed and troubleshot applications in Kubernetes clustersManaged secure container registries and applied image hardeningFamiliar with Infrastructure-as-Code tools (Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation)Used monitoring/observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack)Applied security best practices and compliance requirementsCertifications (Preferred): AWS DevOps Engineer, CKA, CKADQualificationsBachelors or Masters in Computer Science, Engineering, or related fieldExperience building, deploying, and maintaining production systemsProficient with Linux/Unix (Rocky, RHEL, or similar)Skilled in Python or other modern languages (C/C++, Java)Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, HelmUnderstanding of DevSecOps principles and CI/CD pipelines (GitLab, Jenkins, GitHub Actions)Familiar with cloud platforms (AWS, GovCloud, Azure, GCP)Strong Git version control skillsExcellent problem-solving, collaboration, and communication abilitiesCompTIA Security+ certification (or ability to obtain within 30 days)Active TS clearance required; TS/SCI preferredPlatinum Global Talent Solutions is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals. We refer candidates based on their qualifications and experience, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.