Software Developer with DevOps | Active Clearance | Sarasota, FL

Category
Engineering

Exempt/Non-Exempt
Exempt

Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time

Location
Sarasota, FL

Number of Openings
1

Req Number
ENG-26-00005

Position Requirements

Description

About the Role:

We are seeking a motivated Software Developer with DevOps experience to help design, build, and support mission-focused applications supporting the Intelligence Community. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside a highly experienced engineering team building and improving secure, high-availability software systems used by geographically distributed users.

Job Duties:

• Join a small, experienced team enhancing and modernizing cloud architectures supporting key operations.
• Design, develop, and deploy scalable applications in containerized environments
• Build and manage containerized systems using Docker and Kubernetes
• Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines for reliable software delivery
• Develop and optimize ETL pipelines for efficient data processing
• Configure and maintain message queuing systems (RabbitMQ, etc.)
• Write Python scripts to automate infrastructure management and deployment tasks
• Monitor performance and improve reliability and efficiency
• Collaborate with developers to define best practices for deployment and infrastructure
• Promote clarity and maintainability through clean design and lightweight documentation

Software Engineer with DevOps Job Requirements:

We are seeking software developers with 2-10 years of experience in DevOps environments to help design, build, and support mission-focused applications. The ideal candidate brings drive, adaptability, and collaboration to a team delivering innovative software solutions for the Intelligence Community and Department of Defense.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• Experience building, deploying, and maintaining production software systems
• Proficient with Linux/Unix (Rocky, RHEL, or similar)
• Skilled in Python (preferred) or other modern languages such as C/C++ or Java
• Experience with containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes, Helm)
• Understanding of DevSecOps principles and best practices
• Hands-on experience creating and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (GitLab, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, etc.)
• Familiar with cloud platforms (AWS, GovCloud, Azure, or GCP)
• Knowledge of version control using Git
• Strong problem-solving, collaboration, and communication skills
• CompTIA Security+ certification (or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire)
• Active TS clearance required, TS/SCI Preferred

Bonus Points:

Programming & Development

• Skilled in multiple programming languages
• Familiar with Python data science libraries (NumPy, pandas, SciPy, etc.)
• Experience developing RESTful microservices (FastAPI, Spring Boot, etc.)

Architecture & Modernization

• Refactored legacy systems into containerized or microservice architectures
• Strong understanding of vertical and horizontal scaling

Data & Messaging

• Built and maintained ETL pipelines for data processing
• Worked with RabbitMQ or similar message brokers
• Knowledge of database optimization and administration

DevOps & CI/CD

• Experience with Agile workflows (Jira, sprints)
• Used quality and security scanning tools (SonarQube, NexusIQ, Trivy)

Containers & Kubernetes

• Deployed, maintained, and troubleshot applications in Kubernetes clusters
• Managed secure container registries and applied image hardening best practices

Infrastructure & Cloud

• Familiar with Infrastructure-as-Code tools (Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation)
• Used monitoring and observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack) to add metrics and alerts

Security & Compliance

• Applied security best practices and compliance requirements

Domain & Certifications

• Experience supporting DoD or IC mission systems
• Relevant certifications: AWS DevOps Engineer, CKA, CKAD

About the Organization
MRSL is an employee-owned company with its headquarters in Sarasota, FL. MRSL also has offices in Monterey, CA and Dayton, OH as well as several employees located at customer facilities in the US and around the globe. MRSL has deep experience in signal processing application and common services development for the National agencies of the Intelligence Community (IC) and the Department of Defense. We develop and deploy multiple applications and system infrastructures for use in client mission operations.


MRSL specializes in the development of mission-oriented signal processing algorithms, applications, and associated services for our customers. MRSL excels in the design, development, and deployment of signal processing applications using the X-Midas framework, since we evolve and sustain this framework for the entire community of the IC contractors. MRSL employs engineers and researchers who specialize in cutting-edge signal processing technologies, system and software design, life cycle support, signal analysis, communications and software development.


MRSL proudly offers highly competitive wages and benefits. We offer a business casual atmosphere with a team-oriented environment. MRSL is looking for candidates with a solid academic background in engineering/science with good hands-on programming skills, a high degree of drive and dedication, ability to learn quickly and who works well with others. To apply go to and select Careers.

EOE Statement
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.


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