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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Developer (DevOps)-Senior - **Company:** Amewas, Inc. - **Location:** Patuxent River, MD, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $170,200.0 - $197,300.0 - **Contract:** Contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Systems Engineering, Automation of Tests, Bash Shell, C++ (Programming Language), CMake, Configuration Management, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Linux, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Python (Programming Language), Live Virtual and Constructive, Microsoft Visual Studio, Qt (Software), Ansible, Software Engineering, Scripting, Git, SC Clearance, Build Management, Containerization, Gitlab-ci, Information Technology, Modeling and Simulation, Integration Frameworks, Build Tools, Bitbucket, Puppet, Docker, Jenkins - **Published:** October 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=4d071c8038262dd5 ## About the Role AMEWAS is seeking a highly motivated and talented Software Developer (DevOps)-Senior to support Battlespace Modeling & Simulation. The salary range of this position is $170,200.00 - $197,300.00 and is commensurate with experience. This position is not eligible for remote work; on-site support is required., * Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering: Degrees in Engineering, Math, and Physics with 10 years of software build and scripting experience may qualify * Degree obtained from an accredited college or university as recognized by the U.S. Department of Education * 10 years of experience as a Software, IT, or Systems Engineer with experience building and maintaining automated software development environments * Project Management experience * Strong written and verbal communication skills * Proficiency with configuration management systems (Git) * Proficiency with integration tools (Jenkins, Bitbucket, and/or GitLab CI) * Proficiency in scripting languages (Bash and/or Python) * Minimum clearance required to apply (candidates who do not currently hold the required clearance will not be considered): DoD Secret Clearance * Current clearance required upon onboarding: DoD Top Secret Clearance * Additional Accesses: The ability to obtain and maintain the DoD security clearance eligibility and/or additional security access requirements necessary to perform the duties of the position, as required by the contract. U.S. Citizenship is required for all clearances. Desired Skills: * Strong C++ and/or Qt development skills * Strong judgment, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills * Strong communication, collaboration, and time management skills * Current understanding of how "DevOps" is transforming traditional software development * Familiarity with build systems (Cmake, Make, and Visual Studio) * The ability to read, understand, compile, and debug C++ applications on Windows and Linux systems * Experience with flight simulation, modeling for simulation, and graphics programming * Understanding of distributed computing and related architectures * Experience with container technology (Docker and Podman) * Experience with infrastructure management tools (Ansible and Puppet) Security Clearance Requirement Disclaimer: This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain all security clearances, interim security determinations, and/or other access authorizations required by the applicable contract(s). Candidates who are unable to obtain the required interim clearance or access authorization within the timeframe necessary to meet business and contract requirements may no longer be considered for employment. Employment Eligibility and Sponsorship Disclaimer: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. AMEWAS is unable to provide employment-based visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Skills Crucial to Success at AMEWAS: Candidates must demonstrate a customer-focused mindset, professionalism, and discretion, while working collaboratively with management and teams to meet objectives. Candidates should be hard-working individuals with strong attention to detail and the ability to foster a positive, team-oriented culture. ## Description Remote or hybrid work arrangements are subject to business, contract, customer, and/or government requirements and may be modified or discontinued as needed. The Company reserves the right to require an employee to report to a designated Company or customer worksite when business or contractual requirements change., The Simulation Support Branch (SSB) supports the development, integration, and testing of the Joint Simulation Environment (JSE) Technical Baseline (JTB) product suite. The software products comprising the JTB support modeling and simulation (M&S) environments; trainer systems; test and evaluation (T&E); analysis; live, virtual and constructive (LVC); research and development (R&D) activities for DoD agencies and their international partners. All products are government owned, developed and managed. A typical day as a Software Developer (DevOps)-Senior may include: * Supports the DevOps Team Lead by developing software for an advanced synthetic training environment * Integrates software into flight simulators to support pilot training against potential threats * Supports software development, integration, and distribution * Directs team personnel in day-to-day tasking and contributes to expectation management for team deliverables * Ensures customer/stakeholder satisfaction and coordinates with DevOps Team Lead to manage leadership expectations and report all potential risks * Communicates project status and team needs to the DevOps Team Lead and ensures schedules and requirements are met * Contributes to documentation, briefs, reports, and helps answer data calls * Implements new and/or upgrades existing automated build services that support the development process on both Windows and Linux systems * Scales up capacity for and utilization of automated building and testing * Facilitates/Grows the amount of automated testing used by our team * Monitors, maintains, and reports on the status of automated build and test services * Develops and integrates tools as needed to improve developer efficiency * Promotes best practices and technologies to the team and to team leadership * Collaborates with the IT team to maintain a strong security posture on the systems