DevOps Engineer – CI/CD

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. Create and maintain fully automated CI/CD pipelines across multiple Linux environments on AWS .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeColumbia • Maryland • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in CI/CD pipeline creation and maintenance across AWS environments, with strong skills in configuration management and containerization. Proficient in supporting development teams through automation and governance in a federal healthcare context.

Highest-signal resume keywords

CI/CD ProcessesAWS ExperienceJenkins and GroovyRedHat AnsibleInfrastructure-as-Code via Terraform

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Hard Skills

CI/CD ProcessesAWSLinux OperationsBash ScriptingPython ScriptingRedHat AnsibleJenkinsGroovyTerraformGradle

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationTime ManagementTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

AWSJenkinsAnsibleTerraformGradle

Certifications & Qualifications

AWS CertificationAnsible CertificationTerraform Certification

Industry Keywords

Federal Government ProgramsHealthcare DomainCMS ExperienceRegulated Environments

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleAWSGradleGroovyJenkinsLinuxPythonScalaTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create and maintain fully automated CI/CD pipelines across multiple Linux environments on AWS
Support CI/CD toolchain integration, maintenance, change management, and testing
Develop policies, standards, guidelines, and governance for CI/CD operations
Support developers with source control operations through build automation, merge resolution, test automation, and deployments
Perform configuration management across multiple AWS environments
Support development teams with containerization, infrastructure, and deployments
Support a mission-critical large-scale system serving the Federal Government in the healthcare domain

Requirements

What you’ll need

Candidates must have lived in the U.S. for at least 3 of the past 5 years
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. (Citizen, Permanent Resident, or EAD)
Sponsorship is not offered; candidates must already be authorized to work in the U.S.
Public Trust Clearance or ability to obtain
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience
2+ years of direct experience with CI/CD processes and toolchain, including Jenkins and Groovy
2+ years of direct experience with RedHat Ansible
5+ years of experience with AWS
2+ years of experience with Linux operations, including Bash and Python scripting
Experience with build systems such as Gradle
Experience with JVM-based development platforms such as Scala
Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code via Terraform
Strong attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage time and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Experience in federal government programs or regulated environments preferred
CMS experience preferred
Relevant AWS, Ansible, or Terraform certifications are a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Comprehensive coverage
401(k) Plan: Matching contributions
Company-paid life insurance
Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
Paid Time Off: 3 weeks of PTO annually
10 holidays
Career development opportunities
Collaborative, growth-driven environment
Supportive, inclusive culture
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