Software Engineer with DevOps

Software Engineer with DevOps A confidential employer in Sarasota, Florida, is seeking a Software Engineer with DevOps expertise to design and build mission-critical applications. This direct-hire role offers the chance to work on systems that support national security. If you have an active Top Secret clearance and thrive in containerized environments, this opportunity combines impactful work with exceptional rewards. Location Sarasota, Florida, USA Comp $140,000 - $180,000 per year Work Style No Remote Role Snapshot Company Confidential Employer Location Sarasota, Florida, USA Industry Aerospace / Defense Degree Not specified Compensation $140,000 - $180,000 per year Opportunity For a software engineer who thrives in high-stakes environments, this position offers the chance to work on systems that protect the nation. It combines deep technical challenge with the satisfaction of contributing directly to national security—the kind of role that makes you excited to come to work every day. In this role, you'll join a small team dedicated to modernizing cloud architectures that underpin critical intelligence and defense operations. Your daily work—building containerized applications, automating deployments, and ensuring reliable CI/CD pipelines—directly enables decision-makers to stay ahead of threats. Every line of code you write and every pipeline you configure will support missions that matter. The ideal candidate is a collaborative problem-solver with a deep understanding of DevOps practices and a passion for clean, maintainable code. You have hands-on experience with Linux, Python, Docker, and Kubernetes, and you're comfortable navigating the security requirements of a cleared environment. Your active TS clearance and ability to obtain CompTIA Security+ quickly set you up to hit the ground running. You're not just looking for a job—you're looking for a place where your skills will be challenged and your impact will be clear. If you're ready to make a real difference and be rewarded with top pay, comprehensive benefits, stock, and relocation support, this is the role for you. The team is small but mighty, and your contributions will be felt immediately. Apply today to take the next step in your career and start a conversation about how you can help secure the nation's most sensitive missions. Non-Negotiables You must hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field You need hands-on experience building, deploying, and maintaining production software systems You are proficient with Linux/Unix operating systems such as Rocky, RHEL, or similar You are skilled in Python or another modern language like C/C++ or Java You have practical experience with containerization and orchestration tools including Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm, and with creating and maintaining CI/CD pipelines You possess an active Top Secret clearance, and TS/SCI is preferred You are a US citizen and are willing to obtain CompTIA Security+ certification within 30 days if not already held What's In It For You You will earn a competitive salary ranging from $140,000 to $180,000 per year The company provides top-tier benefits including health, dental, and vision coverage Generous stock options and a 401K plan help you build long-term wealth Relocation assistance is available to support your move to Sarasota, Florida You will work on mission-focused applications that directly support the Intelligence Community and Department of Defense You will join a small, experienced team dedicated to modernizing cloud architectures for critical operations Your contributions will have a tangible impact on national security missions Responsibilities Join a small, experienced team enhancing and modernizing cloud architectures for mission-critical operations Design, develop, and deploy scalable applications in containerized environments Build and manage containerized systems using Docker and Kubernetes Create and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support reliable and frequent software releases Develop and optimize ETL pipelines for efficient data processing Configure and maintain message queuing systems like RabbitMQ to ensure reliable communication Write Python scripts to automate infrastructure management and deployment processes Preferred Qualifications You have experience with multiple programming languages, increasing your versatility across different tech stacks You are familiar with Python data science libraries like NumPy, pandas, and SciPy You have built RESTful microservices using frameworks such as FastAPI or Spring Boot You have refactored legacy systems into containerized or microservice architectures You possess a strong understanding of vertical and horizontal scaling to handle growing workloads You have worked with Agile workflows and used quality and security scanning tools like SonarQube You have deployed and maintained applications in Kubernetes clusters and managed secure container registries Role Details & Location Employment Type Full Time/Direct Hire Remote Status No Remote Work Experience 2 Total Openings 1 Location String Sarasota, Florida, USA ZIP Not specified