DevOps Engineer IV - CI/CD Pipeline & Platform Engineering

About the role

This position is fully remote and focuses on enhancing the delivery of digital services in the public sector. As a key member of the team, you will lead efforts in developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines while mentoring junior engineers. Your contributions will help shape impactful solutions for various federal agencies.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Design, implement, and oversee automated CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI and Jenkins, ensuring efficient build and deployment processes.
• Create and manage deployment tools, reusable GitLab CI templates, and Terraform modules for multiple application development teams.
• Maintain secure Docker images for Java, Python, and Angular applications, deploying them on AWS ECS, EKS, or Fargate with minimal downtime.
• Implement security measures and quality checks in the CI/CD pipeline at the commit and merge stages.
• Optimize IAM configurations to adhere to least-privilege standards without affecting live services.
• Develop and execute a roadmap for DORA metrics to enhance the CI/CD capabilities within the program.
• Write and maintain documentation related to deployments and architecture, and conduct knowledge-sharing sessions with engineering teams.
• Engage in SAFe ceremonies, including PI planning and roadmap development for CI/CD initiatives.
• Assist in recruitment by evaluating candidates' technical assignments and participating in interviews.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree and at least 8 years of relevant experience, or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree.
• Must fulfill federal suitability criteria and pass a background check as part of the hiring process.
• Over 5 years of practical experience with AWS, Terraform (or similar infrastructure as code), and Git/GitLab in production settings.
• Experience supporting five or more engineering teams through a shared DevOps or platform function.
• Proven track record in designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines in GitLab and/or Jenkins, including security and quality checks.
• Strong knowledge of container technologies using Docker and orchestration on AWS ECS/EKS/Fargate.
• Understanding of DevSecOps practices, including static application security testing, dependency scanning, and automated vulnerability management.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills, with a comfort level in a collaborative Agile/SAFe environment.
• Extensive experience in creating reusable CI/CD templates and Terraform module libraries for use by multiple teams.

Nice to have

• Experience working in federal environments or familiarity with FedRAMP, FISMA, or ATO processes.
• Background in supporting SAFe or scaled Agile delivery teams as a platform or infrastructure provider.
• Knowledge of Kubernetes or similar container orchestration technologies.

Skills & tools

• GitLab CI, Jenkins, Terraform, AWS (ECS, EKS, Fargate), Docker, DevSecOps practices, Agile/SAFe methodologies.

Practical notes

This role is remote, allowing for a flexible work environment. Benefits and travel requirements will be discussed during the interview process.