DevOps Engineer

Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced DevOps Engineer with a strong focus on testing and Quality Assurance (QA) to join our agile team. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience. Preferred experience with DevOps practices with an emphasis on automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and quality control processes to ensure the delivery of robust, high-quality software.

This position is contingent on funding and will be located in Arlington, VA.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Bachelors Degree or 4+ Years equivalent work experience
• Create and execute tests within an agile methodology
• Develop test cases, execute them, and collaborate when there are issues
• Troubleshoot, isolate, and document bugs and defects, working closely with developers to ensure prompt resolutions
• Collaborate with development teams to understand code changes and feature enhancements to determine appropriate testing strategies
• Ability to design and implement automated testing frameworks and strategies to facilitate continuous integration and deployment
• Develop and maintain test automation scripts, tools, and environments for performance, load, and stress testing
• Facilitate communication between the QA, development, and operations teams to ensure alignment of objectives and optimization of testing processes
• Ensure code is tested at the appropriate levels (unit, API, integration, system) and oversee the creation of test plans and test cases
• Monitor and improve metrics related to the quality of the build and deployment processes, such as code coverage and build pass rates
• Manage and enhance the CI/CD pipeline, integrating automated testing, and ensuring a seamless path to production
• Foster a culture of quality and accountability by incorporating best practices in coding, testing, and operational readiness
• Stay current on the latest industry trends in DevOps, automated testing, and continuous delivery; implement these innovations where appropriate
• Availability for on-call support on a 24x7x365 basis for incident resolution
• Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) certification

Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; Master's degree is a plus
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in a Test role
• Experience in writing test cases, executing them, and collaborating when there are issues
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail with a commitment to high-quality output
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team
• Excellent communication skills and ability to clearly articulate complex issues and technologies
• Working knowledge of the Software Development Lifecycle

DESIRED

• Experience writing testing documentation such as Software Test Plan (STP), Software Test Description (STD), and/or Scorecard
• Experience in a DevOps role with a focus on automated testing and QA
• Proficient in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell
• Hands-on experience with automated testing tools and CI/CD tools
• Familiarity with cloud services and containerization
• Experience in working with configuration management tools such as Terraform, Puppet, and/or Chef
• Solid understanding of source control (Git) and branching strategies

Work Environment

• This position may require on-call availability and occasional overtime
• Participation in disaster recovery drills and activities
• Some travel may be required for the purpose of off-site system maintenance and troubleshooting

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT

• Must have an Active Secret clearance
• Ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.