> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/3111975-devops-software-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/3111975-devops-software-engineer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # DevOps Software Engineer - **Company:** Clearedge It Solutions Llc - **Location:** Annapolis Junction, MD, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Business Process Modeling, Cloud Computing, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Monitoring of Systems, JSON, Log Analysis, Ansible, Software Engineering, TypeScript, YAML, SSL Certificate Management, Transport Layer Security, Load Balancing, Delivery Pipeline, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Containerization, Gitlab-ci, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Terraform, Docker, Elk Stack - **Published:** September 27, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/16_b3a521f311 ## About the Role * 7+ years of relevant software or DevOps experience * Active TS/SCI with polygraph clearance * Experience with Docker and containerization * Experience managing AWS HCI environments * Experience building and maintaining GitLab CI/CD pipelines * Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices * Proficiency in YAML * Proficiency in JSON * Experience using EC2 instances * Experience with Ansible * Experience with Java * Experience with TypeScript or JavaScript Nice to Have: * Experience with Terraform for infrastructure automation * Knowledge of networking and load balancing fundamentals * Familiarity with TLS, SSL, and certificate management * Exposure to ELK stack for system monitoring and log analysis * Interest or experience in transitioning from Docker to Kubernetes clusters ## Description As a DevOps-focused Software Engineer, your mission is to build and sustain the automation, infrastructure, and deployment pipelines that power secure, scalable systems in a high-impact mission environment. You'll be responsible for container orchestration, full CI/CD lifecycle support, and infrastructure management in AWS-ensuring that development teams can deliver quickly, reliably, and securely. You will excel in this role if: * You are passionate about infrastructure automation and continuous delivery * You thrive in containerized, cloud-based environments * You proactively troubleshoot and improve systems to support seamless delivery * You enjoy collaborating across engineering teams to streamline processes and enhance stability A day in the Life: * Design, deploy, and manage Docker-based container environments * Oversee AWS HCI configuration, deployment, and resource management * Build and maintain GitLab CI/CD pipelines supporting the full software development lifecycle * Apply infrastructure-as-code principles using Ansible, YAML, and Terraform * Support integration and automation efforts across DevOps and development teams ## Related Videos - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [CI/CD with Github Actions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/856-ci-cd-with-github-actions) - [Tips and Tricks for Working with JSON](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1229-tips-and-tricks-for-working-with-json) - [My journey into DevOps world - How it all started!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/545-my-journey-into-devops-world-how-it-all-started) - [Enabling automated 1-click customer deployments with built-in quality and security](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/83-enabling-automated-1-click-customer-deployments-with-built-in-quality-and-security) - [Introducing JSON Structure](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100219-introducing-json-structure) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Dev Digest 159: AI Pipelines, 10x Faster TypeScript, How to Interview](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/563-dev-digest-159-ai-pipelines-10x-faster-typescript-how-to-interview) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [DevOps Engineer Salary [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/203-devops-engineer-salary-2023) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline)