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# Application Software Engineer

- **Company:** Gigatec Llc
- **Location:** Anne Arundel County, MD, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), PHP (Programming Language), Software Applications, Confluence, JIRA, Bash Shell, Continuous Integration, Linux, Integrated Development Environments, Python (Programming Language), Microsoft Visual Studio, Ansible, Software Engineering, Git, Containerization, Gitlab-ci, Git Flow, Kubernetes, Atlassian Tools, Software Version Control, Docker
- **Published:** November 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/1bb66dde-4f1c-454f-8397-622059e7d21d/application-software-engineer

## About the Role

* Experience using the Linux CLI and Linux Tools
 * Experience writing Bash/Python/PHP scripts to automate administrative tasks and workflows
 * Extensive software development experience with Java
 * Experience using an integrated development environment such as the Atlassian plugin software developer kit (SDK) or Visual Studio Code (VS Code)
 * Experience with IaC principles and automation tools such as Ansible
 * Experience creating documentation of configurations, procedures, and system changes
 * Experience with CI/CD principles, methodologies, and tools such as GitLab CI
 * Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker
 * Experience deploying containerized services under Kubernetes orchestration
 * Experience with Git for source code management, branching strategies, and team collaboration

Desired Skills

 * Experience with the Atlassian Tool Suite (JIRA, Confluence)
 * Experience with sustaining mission applications deployed in a Linux environment
 * Experience with interacting/training external customers
 * Appreciates a sense of humor and the occasional well-timed joke.

## Description

Job DescriptionHelp design, develop, and sustain tools and services that power Atlassian-based collaboration across mission teams. This role focuses on building integrations, plugins, scripts, and automation that enhance Jira, Confluence, and related services within a Linux environment. You will work closely with developers, system administrators, project managers, and mission customers to streamline workflows, improve user experience, and keep productivity engines humming.Required Skills