What You Will DoAt Independent Software, as a DevOps Software Engineer Level 3, you will support the development, deployment, and administration of complex mission-critical systems. This highly customer-facing role combines software engineering, DevOps, Kubernetes, Linux, and infrastructure automation in support of satellite communications systems.
You will work with cross-functional teams to develop and deploy solutions using C++ or Python, Kubernetes, GPU technologies, and modern DevOps practices while helping ensure systems meet operational and user requirements.
Key Responsibilities- Develop, deploy, and sustain mission-critical software and infrastructure solutions
- Develop software and automation using C++ and/or Python
- Design, deploy, configure, and troubleshoot Kubernetes environments
- Support containerized applications, cluster networking, storage, monitoring, and security
- Automate system configuration and deployment using Ansible, Bash, Python, and Git-based workflows
- Configure, troubleshoot, and secure Linux environments, including RHEL and Rocky Linux
- Support CI/CD pipelines, GitOps workflows, and automated testing
- Troubleshoot networking, software, infrastructure, and deployment issues
- Collaborate directly with customers and engineering teams to gather requirements and deliver technical solutions
- Support GPU technologies and satellite/RF-related applications
Required Skills and Qualifications- Strong Software Engineering and/or DevOps experience
- Development experience with C++ and/or Python
- Advanced Linux administration and troubleshooting experience
- Experience with Kubernetes and containerized applications
- Experience with DevOps, Git-based workflows, CI/CD, and automation
- Experience with Ansible and/or similar automation technologies
- Strong troubleshooting and customer-facing communication skills
Desired Skills- Rancher and RKE2
- Kubernetes cluster design, lifecycle management, networking, storage, security, and high availability
- Helm and CNCF technologies
- CKA certification
- Ansible playbook and role development
- Bash, Go, YAML, and JSON
- GPU technologies
- Networking, including switching, routing, and VLANs
- PXE boot and automated OS deployment
- RF data processing, RF application development, and/or satellite communications experience
Education and Experience- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline plus twenty (20) years of relevant Software Engineering experience; OR
- Twenty-four (24) years of relevant Software Engineering experience may be substituted for the Bachelor's degree.
Clearance Requirement:- Must possess an active TS SCI with appropriate Polygraph to be considered for this role
