Position Details

Salary $57K – $104K USD / year

Type Not Specified

Experience entry

Exp. Years 1+ years

Education Bachelor's degree

Category Software Engineering

About this role

Seeking a junior software engineer to develop and maintain DevOps pipelines, collaborate on API integrations, and leverage AI tools to improve development efficiency in a government-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities

Develop DevOps pipelines
Collaborate on API integrations
Utilize AI coding tools
Participate in code reviews
Maintain web performance standards

Technical Overview

Full-stack role involving scripting with Python, automation with Ansible, version control with Git, and AI-assisted coding tools, primarily on Linux systems within an Agile team.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is an entry-level software engineer with a strong interest in DevOps, AI tools, and government technology environments. They should have basic experience with scripting, version control, and cloud/automation tools, eager to grow in a collaborative, agile team.

Must-Have Skills

Bachelor's degree1+ years experienceFamiliarity with GitWorking knowledge of PythonWorking knowledge of LinuxExperience or interest in AI tools

Nice-to-Have Skills

Experience with Gitlab pipelinesExperience with modern build tools (npm/YarnVite)Knowledge of security monitoring tools (SplunkNessusTrellix)Experience with RESTful APIsCompTIA Security+ certification

Tools & Platforms

GitlabAnsiblePythonGitAI coding tools (GitHub CopilotChatGPTClaude)

Required Skills

GitPythonAnsibleDevOps pipelinesRESTful APIsLinuxAI toolsAgileSecurity+

Hard Skills

GitVersion ControlPythonAnsibleDevOps pipelinesRESTful APIsLinuxResponsive DesignWeb Performance OptimizationAI tools (e.g.GitHub CopilotChatGPTClaude)

Soft Skills

Problem-solvingTeamworkCommunicationEagerness to learnCollaboration

Certifications

Required

CompTIA Security+

Industry & Role

Industry Government/Public Sector

Job Function Full-stack software development with a focus on DevOps and AI tools

Role Subtype Systems Engineer

Tech Domains Python, Ansible, Git, Linux, DevOps pipelines

Clearance & Visa

Clearance Required Active TS/SCI with Poly

Visa Sponsorship Not Specified

Keywords for Your Resume

Junior Software EngineerDevOps pipelinesGitlabAnsiblePythonRESTful APIsLinuxAI toolsGitAgileSecurity+Security certificationGovernmentFull-stackCode developmentDebuggingCode reviewUnit testingAgile teamAI coding toolsFull-stack development

Deal Breakers

No active security clearance, Lack of experience with Git or Python, No familiarity with Linux, No degree or less than 1 year experience

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