Job Description
SALARY RANGE $124,000 - $181,000/year
DUTIES As a successful candidate for the Software Engineer I role, you will serve as a DevOps & Site Reliability Software Developer to join our full-stack AI integration software development team. The ideal candidate is a problem-solver at heart, with a passion for learning and adapting to new technologies. You will work in a collaborative environment, focusing on improving our infrastructure, automating processes, and ensuring the reliability and scalability of our AI-driven applications. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a developer who is eager to learn and grow in the fields of DevOps, site reliability engineering, and AI integration. We value candidates who can think critically, communicate effectively, and contribute to our team's continuous improvement culture.
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Required Skills
SKILLS
- Assist in designing, implementing, and maintaining our CI/CD pipelines
- Collaborate with development teams to improve code deployment processes and application performance
- Help monitor system health, troubleshoot issues, and implement solutions to enhance reliability
- Participate in rotations to support our production environments
- Contribute to the development of infrastructure-as-code and automation scripts
- Assist in capacity planning and performance optimization of our AI-driven applications
- Collaborate on documentation of processes, runbooks, and best practices
- Actively participate in team meetings, code reviews, and knowledge-sharing sessions
QUALIFICATIONS Three (3) years of experience as a SWE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity are required. A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Four (4) years of additional SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
Additional requirements:
- Basic understanding of Linux/Unix systems and shell scripting
- Familiarity with version control systems, preferably Git
- Basic knowledge of one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, Go, Java, or JavaScript)
- Understanding of fundamental DevOps concepts and tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD)
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to learn new technologies quickly
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Eagerness to learn and adapt to new challenges in a fast-paced environment
- Basic understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
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Desired Skills
NICE-TO-HAVES
- Experience with configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, or Chef)
- Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack)
- Basic understanding of database systems and SQL
- Knowledge of security best practices in software development and infrastructure
- Experience with or interest in machine learning and AI technologies
- Contributions to open-source projects or personal coding projects demonstrating initiative and passion for technology
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About Black Eagle Defense
Black Eagle Defense is a Maryland-based small business that provides Information Technology, Cybersecurity, and related Consulting Services to the private and public sectors. Our team is composed of highly trained professionals with a commitment to continued learning, versatility, and adaptability within the ever-evolving technological landscape.
We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.
