Software Developer
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DescriptionThe Digital Modernization Sector has a career opportunity for a Software Developer supporting the Global Solutions Management – Operations II (GSM-O II) contract at DISA. This contract includes the Operations, Sustainment, Maintenance, Repair, and Defense of the Defense Information System Network (DISN) within the DOD Information Network (DODIN) in support of the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA). It also includes support to other key tasks for DISA, including the transformation of DISA's operational mission through innovation, and support to DISA's mission partners.While this role is primarily remote one must live within commuting distance to Scott AFB, IL or Ft. Meade, MD for on-site support.Primary Responsibilities:Develop automated CI/CD build/deployment pipelines using Jenkins (CloudBees), Artifactory, Kubernetes (OpenShift), Docker, Ansible and Bitbucket.Develop automated tests using Ansible, Selenium, JMeter, JUnit and/or other applicable tools.Assist with the deployment, configuration, testing, troubleshooting, maintenance, updates/upgrades of Kafka and Elastic clusters and environments.Configure applications to integrate network data into an Elastic (ELK) stack hosted in an AWS cloud environment.Configure applications in accordance to meet DoD security standards, including DoD Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).Maintain JIRA projects, workflows, permissions, and users to include adding external plug-ins and modifying JQL as needed.Work with JIRA filters, reporting, dashboards, workflows, fields, and JIRA administration.Test new versions of the JIRA tools and plug-ins to ensure compatibility.Work with an Agile team, attend daily scrums and demonstrate working software while collaborating with a geographically distributed (remote) team.Frequently communicate and collaborate with other team members and stakeholders to ensure successful completion of project objectives.Troubleshoot and resolve installation, infrastructure and system issues.Proactively and independently identify, report, monitor and mitigate technical risks.Basic Qualifications:Must be a US CitizenBachelor's degree in a relevant technical discipline, plus 2-4 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with less than 2 years of prior relevant experience.Ability to obtain an interim DoD Secret security clearance prior to start date.Ability to obtain a security certification that meets DOD 8570 IAT level II or higher, such as Security+ CE or CISSP, within 14 days of start date.Experience developing software in an Agile environment, including the ability to quickly learn new technologies on a rapidly growing project.Ability to multi-task, self-assign work, and work in a geographically distributed team in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.Experience with distributed version control software such as Git and Bitbucket.Experience working with the Atlassian product suite, with specific focus on JIRA as a Project/Application Administrator.Expert level Atlassian tool administration knowledge on JIRA and Confluence, a plus.Ability to construct custom dashboards using various filter types in JIRA.Ability to construct Confluence pages and integrate JIRA projects with Confluence pages.Experience in performing Atlassian installations, migrations, and plugin installation.Experience developing software on a Linux platform.Knowledge of and ability to apply principles, theories, and concepts of Software Engineering.Strong communication skills that enable proactive and effective collaboration with a virtual team, including the ability to clearly articulate status and present to both customers and program leadership.Demonstrated leadership skills and attention to detail, including excellent organizational and documentation skills.Preferred Qualifications:Full software lifecycle experience (design, development, test, deployment), including deployment to a production environment.Experience developing software in an Agile environment, including the ability to quickly learn new technologies on a rapidly growing project.Software development experience with Python and Java and SQL, including integration experience with JSON/REST web services, as well as the parsing, generation and validation of JSON. Working knowledge of JavaScript.Experience designing, developing and deploying software in a cloud environment (AWS is a plus).Experience designing, building and deploying DevOps pipelines with Bitbucket, Git, Jenkins, Artifactory and Ansible (or equivalent tools).Experience designing and implementing application deployment pipelines and developing software in a containerized environment with Kubernetes and Docker.Working knowledge of Git and experience with development workflows in GitHub, Bitbucket or an equivalent tool.Experience with Atlassian tools, including Bitbucket integrations with JIRA and Confluence.Ability to write custom JQL (Jira Query Language), a plus.Experience working remotely with a geographically dispersed team.Experience working as part of an Agile software development team. Formal Agile methodology certification (e.g., SCRUM) is a plus.Software analysis and design experience, including the ability to research, analyze, select and design integrations for APIs, as well as develop extensions/plugins for existing tools/components.Experience creating software design artifacts, including the creation of functional, technical, and architectural design documentation as well as test cases and installation, deployment and configuration documentation.Experience leading code, document and other artifact reviews.Experience with network monitoring and performance tools, security management tools, and network authentication tools (e.g., Cisco EPNM, Ciena MCP, Broadcom CAPM, Cisco ISE).Experience developing and deploying software in a DoD environment (DISA experience is a plus), including experience building and deploying software applications that meet DoD security standards, including updating applications and code to meet security scans and meeting security implementation guidelines (e.g. STIGs).Currently possess an active DoD Secret or higher security clearance.Hold an active security certification that meets DOD 8570 IAT level II or higher, such as Security+ CE or CISSP.Original Posting Date:2024-10-17While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.Pay Range:Pay Range $65,000.00 - $117,500.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.#RemoteREQNUMBER: R-00146453-OTHLOC-PL-2D2504All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.