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# Software Engineer (DevOps Focused)

- **Company:** Set of X
- **Location:** Fort Meade, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Linux, DevOps, Django Web Framework, Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, Nginx, Redis, Ansible, SQL Databases, Git, Kubernetes, Data Management, Network Server
- **Published:** June 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/8990841/software-engineer-devops-focused

## About the Role

* Experience with the following: Python, Django, SQL, Ansible, Git, Linux, Redis, Nginx.
 * Basic experience working in Linux environments; comfortable running and troubleshooting servers.
 * Experience interacting directly with customers.

Desired Skills:

 * Experience with JavaScript.
 * Experience with Kubernetes.
 * Experience with AWS.
 * Leadership experience.

Education/Experience:

8 yrs., B.S. in a technical discipline or 4 additional yrs. in place of B.S.

Clearance:

TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.

## Description

* Collaborate within a cross functional team.
 * Develop python applications to perform user and data management.
 * Develop ansible playbooks to deploy and upkeep upwards of 50 servers.
 * Adapt the platform as mission requirements progress.
 * Elicit requirements and feedback directly from users.
 * Assist users in utilizing the platform and aid development of their own script and process


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