Lead Software Engineer – Linux / Kubernetes / DevOps

Job overview

The Lead Software Engineer – Linux / Kubernetes / DevOps role is onsite in Annapolis Junction, MD. Compensation is not specified. GIGATEC Engineering describes its work as supporting Intelligence Community and Department of Defense missions; the posting requires a Top Secret clearance and favorable polygraph completion. The engineer develops and maintains infrastructure-as-code solutions and automates software builds and deployments to reduce manual effort and improve reliability. The role applies Linux, scripting, CI/CD, containerization, and Dev/Sec/Ops practices to software engineering work.

What you'll do

• Perform Linux, Kubernetes, and DevOps responsibilities
• develop and maintain infrastructure-as-code solutions
• automate provisioning of high-performance computing systems using Bash or Python
• manage software builds and releases
• apply release management and CI/CD practices
• design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines
• use Ansible and Dev/Sec/Ops toolchains
• work with Docker or Containerd and Git.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

lead software engineer

linux

kubernetes

devops

infrastructure as code

ci/cd

ansible

docker

git

annapolis junction md

gigatec engineering

top secret clearance

polygraph

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 100% paid healthcare, 10% 401(k) contribution in every paycheck with full vesting, and performance incentives and other company-sponsored perks.

Why this role

The posting requires U.S. work authorization, a Top Secret clearance, and favorable completion of a polygraph; it states that visa sponsorship is unavailable.

About the employer

GIGATEC Engineering is hiring for this role. Industry: Computer Systems Design Services. Sector: 54.