DevOps Engineer

Skyward

full-time

Posted on: 9/27/2025

Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Rockville • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United States

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💰 $110,000 - $150,000 per year

Mid-LevelSenior

AWSCloudDockerEC2KubernetesPython

About the role

Be part of a team supporting the development of an AI/ML platform that will leverage generative AI to relieve user burden across the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
Create and maintain an enterprise application configuration management process and plan and ensure all deployments follow the same strategy
Develop and maintain software configuration plans to support configuration identification, control, reporting, and delivery of both on prem and cloud based developed software
Build automated deployment pipelines, define quality gates and thresholds, monitor customer feedback, track results of test automation suites, and collaborate with delivery teams
Provide continuous support of AWS VPC infrastructures and EC2 management and implementation strategies and mentor the delivery team on best practices
Partner with senior DevOps Engineers and delivery team in leading technical efforts on cloud infrastructure support, the DevOps approach, code quality analysis, and CI/CD implementation

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)
3-5 years of hands-on DevOps experience in cloud-first or hybrid environments
Experience building CI/CD pipelines and managing code deployment lifecycles
Familiarity with containerization and container orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes, Helm)
Strong scripting skills (Bash, Python, or similar)
Understanding of security best practices in a DevSecOps context, especially within regulated environments
Excellent communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional teams
Willingness to quickly adapt to new tools, technologies, and best practices
Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
Ability to document processes and explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Precision in deployments, testing, and configuration
Applicants must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance
Offers of employment are contingent upon acceptable results of a background investigation

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision insurance (fully paid for employees)
15 days of paid leave
7 days of sick leave
2 days bereavement leave
11 paid Federal holidays
Up to 40 hours for jury duty
401K with 4% employer contribution (and no vesting period)
Up to 4 weeks of paid paternity and maternity leave
Company provided laptop
$5,000 per year for professional development
$600 per year for technical supplies and equipment
$2,000 referral bonus
Life and disability insurance
HSA and FSA
Legal Shield and ID Shield Voluntary Benefits
Flexible working hours and remote opportunities
Opportunity to work in a collaborative, motivated team focused on modernizing government services

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Bachelor’s degreePublic Trust security clearance