DevOps Engineer (Junior)

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.

$96K — $129K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • US citizenship required
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field
  • 2+ years of related experience
  • Foundational knowledge of object-oriented programming
  • Familiarity with web applications development
  • Desire to learn about automation and DevSecOps

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with engineers to develop and deploy web applications
  • Transform legacy apps to modern software using Agile and DevSecOps
  • Participate in Agile scrums and sprint planning
  • Assist in converting legacy operations to containerized solutions
  • Integrate security into the DevOps pipeline
  • Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automation
  • Support application teams with business capability creation

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision plan options
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Flexible work weeks and paid time off
  • Disability and life insurance benefits
  • Variety of leave options including parental and military leave
Full Job Description
Type of Requisition:
Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
None

Public Trust/Other Required:
NACLC (T3)

Job Family:
Software Engineering

Job Qualifications:

Skills:
Agile Methodology, DevOps, Microsoft .NET Development, NET Framework, Software Development
Certifications:
None
Experience:
2 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
Yes

Job Description:

DEVOPS ENGINEER

Transform technology into opportunity as a DevOps Engineer at GDIT. Join a mission-focused team dedicated to modernizing critical medical logistics applications for the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA). As a Software Developer, you will play a key role in transforming legacy systems into modern, secure, and efficient agile DevSecOps solutions. This is an ideal opportunity for a developer with a foundational skill set who is passionate about learning and applying modern DevSecOps principles, automation, and containerization technologies in a real-world environment.

Job Description:
  • Collaborate with senior engineers and architects to develop, test, and deploy new features for web applications using technologies like C#, .NET, and Angular.
  • Work with software architects, project leads, and business analysts to transform legacy applications to modern software technology that adheres to DevSecOps and Agile principles.
  • Contribute to team's Agile and DevSecOps culture by participating in scrums and sprint planning.
  • Assist lead architect with conversion of legacy operations to containerized solutions (Docker and Kubernetes) to ensure efficient deployment and scaling of microservices.
  • Help integrate security into the DevOps pipeline (DevSecOps), including vulnerability scanning (SonarQube, Fortify), secrets management, and compliance auditing.
  • Help build and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines to automate build, test, and release processes.
  • Support application development teams with creation of business capabilities using middle-tier and database software technologies (C#, PL-SQL, etc.).
  • Ability to learn and rapidly come up to speed on one or more of the software development tools and technologies currently used on the program.
  • Collaborate with other application support and infrastructure engineers, software developers, and business analysts to evolve technology and support the medical supply chain operations.


WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED

Technology Environment:
  • Languages and Frameworks: C#, JavaScript, .NET MVC, Angular
  • Database: Oracle (PL-SQL), Toad SQL Editor
  • Version Control: Azure DevOps Server 2022, Visual Studio 2026
  • Additional Technologies: Git, Docker, Kubernetes, Microsoft Azure.


Required Qualifications:
  • Must be a US citizen. Must be able to achieve a NACLC clearance.
  • Location: Northeast Philadelphia. You will be required to be on site at client facility each Wednesday. This on-site requirement could increase at the government's discretion.
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related technical discipline.
  • Minimum 2 year of related experience.
  • Foundational knowledge of object-oriented software language (e.g., C#, Java)
  • Familiarity with web-based applications development concepts.
  • A strong aptitude to learn and grow in the areas of automation, cloud computing, and DevSecOps.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with C#, .NET MVC and/or Angular.
  • Exposure to version control systems like TFS, Visual Studio, Git.
  • Prior experience in a DoD or government contracting environment.
  • Military Medical Supply Chain experience is a big plus.
  • Experience with at least several of the areas below or similar technologies
    • CI/CD concepts or tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, Jenkins)
    • DevOps services using infrastructure as a service provider (e.g., Microsoft Azure)
    • Containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
    • Version Control and Collaboration (Git/GitHub/GitLab)
    • Configuration management tools (e.g., TFS, Jira)
    • Static code analysis tools (SonarQube, Fortify)


The likely salary range for this position is $96,050 - $129,950. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Travel Required:
None

Telecommuting Options:
Hybrid

Work Location:
USA PA Philadelphia

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:
Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

Our Identity Verification Process:
As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

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