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# Expert Software Engineer

- **Company:** Emergent Technologies Inc.
- **Location:** Herndon, VA, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, JIRA, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, DevOps, Github, Python (Programming Language), Windows PowerShell, Ansible, Software Engineering, Scripting, Enterprise Software Applications, Cloud Platform System, Information Technology, Jenkins
- **Published:** October 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/bff166e2-f83e-4df2-a09f-5e0e4e1b9975/expert-software-engineer

## About the Role

* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field
 * Minimum of 11 years of experience in software development, cloud engineering, or DevOps, * Cloud platforms, particularly AWS or Azure
 * DevOps tools such as Jira, GitHub, Jenkins
 * Scripting languages including Python and PowerShell
 * Building solutions that integrate with enterprise cloud infrastructure
 * Communicating effectively with technical and non-technical audiences

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

 * Experience with Ansible and advanced scripting with PowerShell
 * Industry certifications such as:
 + Microsoft Certified Engineer
 + Microsoft Certified Architect
 + Or equivalent vendor certifications (within the last 3-5 years)

## Description

As a mission-focused software developer, you will:

 * Identify and analyze technical issues, define supporting data needs, explore alternatives, and recommend solutions
 * Work independently to evaluate and rework solutions based on changing assumptions or lessons learned
 * Interface regularly with stakeholders and senior leadership to ensure technical solutions align with operational goals
 * Deliver weekly status reports and project updates to program leadership
 * Collaborate with team members to implement modern enterprise software solutions
 * Design and develop secure, scalable applications in cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure)
 * Create, test, and maintain scripts and tools to meet stakeholder requirements
 * Document standard operating procedures, concepts of operation, and tiered support practices