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# DevOps/Software Engineer - R143

- **Company:** Expedition Technology, Inc.
- **Location:** Herndon, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, DevOps, Python (Programming Language), Software Engineering, Data Logging, Delivery Pipeline, Kubernetes Helm Charts, Gitlab, Gitlab-ci, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Build Tools, GXP, Docker
- **Published:** August 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/88165967/1

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
 * 5+ years of experience in software engineering with a strong foundation in Python
 * Ability to write clean, modular, and well-tested code using modern software engineering practices
 * Strong software engineering fundamentals and experience writing production-quality Python
 * Deep experience deploying & optimizing deployments in Kubernetes
 * Strong Docker fundamentals and experience optimizing images
 * Expertise in GitLab and GitLab CI/CD for automation and delivery
 * Familiarity with modern DevOps practices including logging, monitoring, and observability
 * A collaborative mindset and a passion for coaching and mentoring
 * Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS) is a plus, but not the primary focus
Why EXP?
We're solving some of the nation's hardest problems with cutting-edge technology and a culture of innovation, collaboration, and autonomy. If you're ready to build systems that matter-and do it with a team that values engineering excellence-let's talk.

## Description

Are you a software engineer who thrives at the intersection of development and operations? Do you believe DevOps is just good engineering practice? At Expedition Technology (EXP), we're building a team of engineers who automate everything, deploy with precision, and write clean, maintainable code-all in support of mission-critical systems for the DoD and Intel communities.
We're looking for a DevOps-minded Software Engineer who can lead the charge in deploying applications into Kubernetes environments, building robust CI/CD pipelines in GitLab, and writing production-grade Python code. You won't be managing Kubernetes clusters-you'll be optimizing deployments on third-party infrastructure. You won't just be writing Helm charts-you'll be engineering scalable, observable, and resilient systems.
What You'll Do:

 * Design and implement GitLab CI/CD pipelines to automate deployment of containerized and source-built applications
 * Optimize Kubernetes deployments for performance, reliability, and maintainability
 * Build internal tools and Python-based applications to support mission workflows
 * Collaborate across teams to establish best practices in software engineering, testing, and observability
 * Mentor teammates and help grow engineering capabilities across the team
 * Contribute to the design of verification, validation, and evaluation environments
What You Bring:

 * U.S. Citizenship - for security clearance eligibility purposes
 * An active TS/SCI security clearance


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