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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer / DevSecOps Engineer - **Company:** Computational Physics, Inc. - **Location:** Washington, DC, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $150,000.0 - $175,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Command-Line Interface, Cloud Computing, Static Program Analysis, CompTIA Security+, Continuous Integration, Linux Commands, Linux Servers, Object-Oriented Software Development, Open Web Application Security, Package Management Systems, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Release Management, Secure Coding, Software Engineering, TypeScript, Backend, Containerization, Gitlab-ci, Git Flow, Production Code, Front End Software Development, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, Software Version Control, Devsecops, Docker, Vulnerability Analysis - **Published:** June 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=57eaa6bc204f110c ## About the Role Do you have experience in Version control systems?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, A DevSecOps Engineer with strong software development fundamentals and a security-first mindset is sought to join a growing engineering team. The role spans modern cloud-native infrastructure, covering the building and securing of CI/CD pipelines, management of GitOps workflows, and production-quality code development in Go and TypeScript. Comfort with Linux command-line environments, a commitment to secure software delivery, and experience working in a hybrid team setting are all essential to success in this position., The ideal candidate brings several years of hands-on software development experience, with a strong grounding in object-oriented programming and production-quality code delivery in Go and TypeScript. A background in DevSecOps is expected, including practical experience integrating security tooling into CI/CD pipelines and a working knowledge of common vulnerabilities and secure coding standards. Experience operating within cloud-native environments is essential, particularly around containerization with Podman, GitOps workflows using GitLab CI and Flux, and familiarity with Gitflow branching strategies. Candidates should also be comfortable working day-to-day in Linux server environments, including command-line navigation and package management within RPM-based and Red Hat UBI containerized systems. * Bachelor's degree in IT, CS, or related field * 10 years of expereince * Proficiency in Go or a C-family backend language * Proficiency in TypeScript for frontend or full-stack development * Strong foundation in software engineering fundamentals with a solid background in object-oriented programming (OOP) * Solid understanding of cloud computing concepts, including containerization (Docker/Podman, OCI images) and cloud-native architecture * Hands-on experience with GitOps workflows and modern CI/CD practices using GitLab CI and Flux * Experience with Gitflow branching strategies and structured release management workflows * Familiarity with DevSecOps practices including security scanning, static analysis, and policy enforcement in pipelines * Understanding of common vulnerability classes (OWASP Top 10, CVEs) and secure coding practices * Proficiency navigating and working within Linux server environments from the command line, including RPM-based distributions and Red Hat UBI containerized environments * Familiarity with version control best practices and collaborative development workflows * Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail * A CompTIA Security+ CE is ideal but not required U.S. citizenship is required for DoD contracts. 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