Ignite Digital is seeking a motivated Software Engineer with hands-on Kubernetes experience to support a government customer in the Norfolk, VA area. This onsite role requires a technically strong engineer capable of contributing to modern software development efforts using Agile and DevSecOps methodologies. The ideal candidate is comfortable working in a fast-paced mission environment, applying programming concepts to design, build, deploy, and maintain containerized applications in support of critical government systems.
Responsibilities:- Develop, test, and maintain mission software applications
- Implement and support containerized software solutions using Kubernetes
- Apply Agile and DevSecOps best practices to improve delivery speed, code quality, and system security
- Troubleshoot software, networking, deployment, and container orchestration issues
- Collaborate with government and contractor teams to design resilient, scalable software services
- Support CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and secure development workflows
- Ensure all work aligns with DoD cybersecurity requirements and SECRET-level security protocols
Required Skills & Experience:- Three (3) years of professional experience involving research, design, and development of computer or network software, or specialized utility programs
- Experience supporting database maintenance within an application environment
- Strong experience applying software programming concepts in academic or professional settings
- Demonstrated experience with modern development methodologies, including Agile, DevOps, or DevSecOps
- One (1) year of direct, professional Kubernetes experience
- DoD 8570 / DoD 8140 Compliance (Level II or Level III) certification
- Must hold an active SECRET clearance at the time of application
Education & Certifications:- Bachelor's degree in a quantitative or technical discipline such as:
- Electrical Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Information Technology
- Information Systems
- Applicants must possess Agile Developer or Certified Scrum Developer certification.
Salary: $120k+ to align with education and experience.
Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
