- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Five to eight (5–8) years of relevant professional experience in software engineering, full-stack development, cloud engineering, DevOps, or closely related technical disciplines.
- Demonstrated experience developing, maintaining, and troubleshooting enterprise-level web applications.
- Strong working knowledge of JavaScript and modern software development principles.
- Hands-on experience supporting applications or infrastructure within Microsoft Azure and/or AWS cloud environments.
- Demonstrated experience with GitLab, including version control, CI/CD pipeline development, configuration, optimization, and automation.
- Experience implementing automated software testing and validation processes.
- Working knowledge of containerized application deployment practices, including Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm.
- Experience with HashiCorp Vault or comparable secure secrets management technologies.
- Strong understanding of software architecture, application integration, and the software development lifecycle.
- Demonstrated ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues across software, infrastructure, and cloud environments.
- Understanding of secure coding principles, cybersecurity compliance requirements, and vulnerability remediation practices.
- Experience participating in technical design discussions and recommending improvements to application performance, reliability, and maintainability.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage competing technical priorities, and deliver solutions with limited supervision.
- Experience working directly with customers or technical stakeholders to assess requirements and resolve operational challenges.
- Strong analytical, organizational, written communication, and interpersonal skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience developing applications using Vue.js, Python Flask, Java Spring, TypeScript, and HTML.
- Advanced experience configuring, administering, and troubleshooting Kubernetes environments.
- Experience developing and maintaining Helm charts for enterprise containerized applications.
- Experience designing or improving cloud-based application architectures within Azure or AWS.
- Experience supporting hybrid cloud environments, including on-premises infrastructure, virtualization, cloud identity management, and storage solutions.
- Familiarity with cloud monitoring, logging, observability, and performance optimization tools.
- Strong understanding of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, routing, VPNs, VLANs, peering, and load balancing.
- Experience implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC), configuration management, or infrastructure automation solutions.
- Experience integrating automated security testing and compliance validation into CI/CD pipelines.
- Familiarity with DoD cybersecurity requirements, secure development environments, and Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes.
- Experience supporting software development and infrastructure operations within DoD, federal government, or other highly regulated environments.
- Demonstrated experience improving engineering processes, modernizing applications, or implementing technical automation initiatives.
- Relevant industry certifications in cloud engineering, software development, Kubernetes, DevOps, or cybersecurity.
Desired Professional Attributes:
- Technical Ownership: Takes responsibility for complex engineering challenges from initial assessment through resolution and implementation.
- Independent Problem-Solving: Possesses the technical judgment and confidence to investigate issues, evaluate alternatives, and recommend effective solutions.
- Engineering Leadership: Contributes to architectural discussions, promotes technical best practices, and shares knowledge with colleagues.
- Adaptability: Demonstrates proficiency across multiple technical disciplines and can respond effectively to evolving mission requirements.
- Continuous Improvement: Proactively identifies opportunities to modernize systems, automate processes, and improve software delivery.
- Customer Focus: Understands the importance of mission requirements and maintains productive relationships with government stakeholders.
- Security Awareness: Consistently considers cybersecurity, compliance, and operational risk when developing and deploying technical solutions.
- Accountability: Demonstrates professionalism, initiative, attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering high-quality results.
Targeted salary range is $120,000 to $140,000 annually based on qualifications and experience.
Physical Demands:
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds or more
- Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
- Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically
SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to maintain a clearance at the Secret level and obtain a Top Secret Clearance. US Citizenship is a requirement for this contract.
Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Bowhead considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer.
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