Software Engineer with DevOps

Confidential Opportunity Software Engineer with DevOps A confidential defense employer in Sarasota, Florida, seeks a Software Engineer with deep DevOps expertise to modernize mission-critical systems. This direct-hire role demands an active Top Secret clearance and offers a chance to directly shape national security architecture. With a salary up to $180,000 and a small, high-impact team, it's the kind of opportunity that rewards serious technical talent. Role Snapshot CompanyConfidential Employer LocationSarasota, Florida, USA IndustryDefense Compensation$140,000 - $180,000 per year Employment TypeFull Time/Direct Hire Remote StatusNo Remote Total Openings1 Work Experience2 - 10 years Opportunity This isn't simply another engineering job-it's an invitation to build the technology backbone that America's defense and intelligence communities rely on every day. You'll step into a confidential Sarasota-based team where your work directly enables mission success, not just corporate profits. You'll join a focused group modernizing cloud architectures for critical operations. Your daily work will span designing scalable applications in containerized environments, managing CI/CD pipelines, and building ETL pipelines that power data-driven decisions. Every deployment you streamline and every system you fortify will directly strengthen mission outcomes. The right person for this role brings a deep DevOps toolkit and a security-first mindset. You have years of hands-on experience with Linux, Python, Docker, and Kubernetes, and you're comfortable navigating the demands of a cleared environment. Your active TS clearance and ability to rapidly earn CompTIA Security+ mean you can hit the ground running without red tape. If you're looking for a role where your technical skill meets real-world impact-and you're rewarded with top compensation, comprehensive benefits, stock, and relocation support-then it's time to step forward. This is a rare chance to do meaningful work on a small, agile team where your contributions are visible from day one. Apply today to start the conversation. Non-Negotiables You hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a directly related field You have proven experience building, deploying, and maintaining production software systems You are proficient with Linux/Unix operating systems such as Rocky, RHEL, or similar distributions You are skilled in Python or another modern language like C/C++ or Java You bring hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration tools including Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm, as well as creating and maintaining CI/CD pipelines You possess an active Top Secret clearance, with TS/SCI 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 between $140,000 and $180,000 per year, reflecting the high-stakes nature of the work The company provides top-tier health, dental, and vision coverage to keep you and your family protected Generous stock options and a robust 401K plan help you build long-term wealth while you serve critical missions Relocation assistance is available to support your move to beautiful Sarasota, Florida You will work directly on applications that support the Intelligence Community and Department of Defense, giving your code real-world impact You will join a small, experienced team dedicated to modernizing cloud architectures-your contributions will be visible from day one Every deployment you streamline and every system you fortify directly strengthens national security outcomes Responsibilities Join a small, experienced team enhancing and modernizing cloud architectures for mission-critical operations Design, develop, and deploy scalable applications in containerized environments using Docker and Kubernetes Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support reliable and frequent software releases Develop and optimize ETL pipelines for efficient data processing across secure networks Configure and maintain message queuing systems like RabbitMQ to ensure resilient communication between services Write Python scripts to automate infrastructure management, deployment, and monitoring tasks Collaborate with developers to define best practices for deployment, infrastructure, and security Preferred Qualifications You have experience with multiple programming languages, increasing your versatility across different tech stacks You are familiar with Python data science libraries such as NumPy, pandas, and SciPy You have built RESTful microservices using frameworks like 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 From Hire Perspectives Understand the signals behind engineering hiring. 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