Senior Backend Software Engineer

Herndon, VA
Full Time
Experienced
Omitron is seeking a Senior Staff Backend Software Development Engineer to join our team in Herndon, VA. In this role, you will support the development and integration of various intelligence capabilities into a test and, subsequently, operational environment. You will be responsible for maintaining and improving the high-side automated deployment pipeline, ensuring that developers are not blocked by issues in the deployment process, and participating in building solutions for mission application systems. This position will require collaboration across multiple teams and a focus on optimizing performance and reliability.
 
 
Responsibilities:
  • Create, maintain, and improve the high-side automated deployment pipeline, ensuring Jenkins jobs for backend services and front-end applications are successful and up to date.
  • Create and manage Jenkins jobs for UI applications to ensure successful code builds.
  • Enhance the pipeline to prevent the deployment of broken configurations in YAML or JavaScript.
  • Optimize database and Rancher resources and conduct testing and tuning for improved performance.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve Jenkins performance issues, ensuring build times are accurate and efficient.
  • Explore options for system scalability and performance through automated load balancing.
  • Develop an automated health monitoring system to detect deployment and resource issues.
  • Script and automate deployments to different environments to mitigate configuration management issues of configurations
  • Troubleshoot issues across the application stack when issues arise
  • Work closely with DevOps and developers team to bridge any gap in process and communication
 
Minimum Requirements:
  • US Citizenship required
  • Security Clearance: Must have a current/active TS/SCI clearance 
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related discipline; equivalent experience may be substituted for a degree.
  • Experience: 15+ years of relevant experience in software development, ranging from work in a DevOps environment as well as full-stack engineering.
  • Proficiency in the following technologies:
    • Java
    • Apache NiFi workflow configuration and deployment
    • Databases such as PostgreSQL and MongoDB
    • Python and machine learning
    • Docker
    • Kubernetes
    • Cloud-like infrastructure
  • Experience with Jenkins for pipeline integration and deployment.
  • Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.
  • Willingness to work 5 days a week in the office
 
Desired Qualifications:
  • Experience with load balancing and performance tuning.
  • Knowledge of health monitoring tools and best practices.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills with a focus on optimizing deployment processes.
  • Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
 
Company Overview:
Omitron is an Aerospace Engineering and Information Technology small business firm headquartered in Beltsville, Maryland with a field office located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Since 1984, Omitron has provided excellence in engineering services and product development to government and industry customers for both civilian and military aerospace programs.
 
Omitron recognizes that outstanding people are the key to our success. Our goal is to select highly qualified and motivated individuals and provide them with an environment necessary to stimulate and nurture engineering and business objectives. Omitron offers its employees competitive salaries, a full benefits package, and excellent career growth opportunities. We welcome talented professionals who wish to take advantage of the opportunities we offer.
 
Benefits:
  • Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • HSA or FSA accounts
  • Company paid ST/LT Disability and AD&D insurance
  • Paid Federal Holidays
  • Paid Vacation Leave and Sick Leave
  • Parental Leave
  • 401k with company match
  • Supplemental Insurance options like AFLAC
  • Professional Development Reimbursement
  • Voluntary Life Insurance
 
 
Omitron is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. We strongly encourage women, persons of color, persons with disabilities, and veterans to apply. E-Verify Participation.
 
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