Cepeda is seeking a CI/CD Pipeline Developer to provide onsite support at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama. The position supports enterprise-level software delivery efforts by designing, building, and maintaining automated GitLab-centered continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines for Java and C++ development teams. The successful candidate must be adept at working independently and collaboratively with software developers, testers, and infrastructure personnel to deliver efficient, secure, and scalable software delivery workflows.
Responsibilities:
• Architect, develop, maintain, and refine CI/CD pipelines with a strong focus on GitLab workflows, automation, and integration efficiency.
• Collaborate with Java developers, C++ developers, testers, and infrastructure teams to improve code integration, automated testing, and deployment processes.
• Implement and maintain effective branching strategies, merge processes, version-control standards, and repository workflows using Git and GitLab.
• Improve developer experience through automation enhancements, pipeline optimization, and consistent build and test environments.
• Support containerization and orchestration activities using Docker, Podman, Kubernetes, OpenShift, or comparable technologies.
• Develop and maintain documentation for pipeline designs, configurations, automation processes, and software delivery workflows.
Required Education:
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline, with three (3) or more years of relevant experience.
Clearance Requirements:
• Must possess the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance; US Citizenship required
Required Qualifications/Experience:
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Strong understanding of Git workflows and contemporary branching strategies.
• Experience supporting Java-based applications or working directly with Java development teams.
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code technologies including Terraform, Ansible, or Helm.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across diverse technical teams.
Preferred Qualifications/Experience:
• Extensive hands-on experience building, orchestrating, and maintaining CI/CD pipelines in GitLab.
• Background in full stack Java development or deep familiarity with Java architectures, build systems, and dependency management ecosystems.
What We Offer:
Our industry-leading benefits package goes above and beyond competitive salary commensuration for those just beginning their career and seasoned professionals alike. Our comprehensive benefits package includes full coverage medical insurance, paid leave and paid holidays, multiple retirement plan options, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, and work/life benefits including career development and recognition programs. Other perks we offer are flexible work schedules, company-sponsored events, and educational assistance.
