DevOps Backend Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton

. Design, test, and program critical applications for clients .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeLexington • Alabama • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $77,600 - $176,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing cloud-native solutions, developing backend applications, and automating CI/CD pipelines. Proficient in leveraging multiple cloud platforms and scripting languages to enhance operational efficiency and resolve complex issues.

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DevOps SolutionsCloud-Native SolutionsCI/CD Pipeline DevelopmentBackend Application DevelopmentSecret Clearance

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Hard Skills

PythonJavaC#/.NETGoNode.jsTerraformKubernetesDockerAutomation ServicesAPIs

Soft Skills

Troubleshooting Skills

Tools & Technologies

AWSAzureGoogle CloudGitLab CI/CDJenkinsGitHub ActionsLinux ShellPowerShellAnsibleCloud One

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeMaster's DegreeSecurity+ Certification

Industry Keywords

DevSecOpsCloud MigrationApplication ModernizationGovernment CloudContinuous IntegrationContinuous DeliveryMicroservicesIntegrationsInfrastructure AutomationDeployment Patterns

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleAWSAzureCloudDockerJavaJavaScriptJenkinsKubernetesLinuxMicroservicesNode.jsPythonTerraformGo.NET

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, test, and program critical applications for clients
Pipeline software development from requirements through production testing
Incorporate automation and cloud resources to minimize repetitive tasks
Implement continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD)
Build and test tools to transform workflows
Develop and support backend applications, APIs, microservices, integrations, and automation services
Design and implement cloud-native solutions
Build and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines
Automate infrastructure, deployments, testing, monitoring, and operations
Troubleshoot and resolve production issues and issues involving open-source and commercial tools in government cloud environments

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience delivering DevOps or DevSecOps solutions for complex enterprise or mission-critical environments, including cloud migration, application modernization, or cloud adoption
3+ years of experience developing and supporting backend applications, APIs, microservices, integrations, and automation services using Python, Java, C#/.NET, Go, or Node.js
Experience designing and implementing cloud-native solutions on AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, OCI, or Cloud One, covering containers, Kubernetes, cloud services, networking, identity, data services, or deployment patterns
Experience building and maintaining automated CI/CD pipelines with GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps
Experience using Terraform and scripting languages such as Python, Linux Shell, or PowerShell
Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
Bachelor's degree
Nice to have: experience with Ansible, Kubernetes, Docker, and GitLab CI/CD
Nice to have: knowledge of automation across multiple cloud service providers and technical stacks
Nice to have: knowledge of triaging and resolving issues in government cloud environments
Nice to have: strong troubleshooting skills
Nice to have: Secret clearance
Nice to have: Master's degree
Nice to have: Security+ Certification
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health benefits
Life insurance
Disability benefits
Financial benefits
Retirement benefits
Paid leave
Professional development
Tuition assistance
Work-life programs
Dependent care
Recognition awards program for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of values