Senior Software Engineer, DevOps – Cloud

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. Support the design and implementation of scalable application deployments using Cloud Native Computing Foundation technologies and best practices .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeCedar Rapids • Iowa • United StatesSenior💰 $86,800 - $165,200 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Cloud Native Computing Foundation technologies, Kubernetes, and DevSecOps pipeline automation. Proficient in mentoring and collaborating across teams to enhance deployment processes and optimize engineering workflows.

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KubernetesDevSecOps Pipeline AutomationGitOps ToolingCI/CD Pipeline DevelopmentCloud Native Technologies

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Hard Skills

DockerPythonJavaJavaScriptSQLHTMLCSSGoRustAnsible

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingDecision-MakingTeamworkOrganizational SkillsMentoring

Tools & Technologies

GitHubGitLabArgoCDTerraformGrafanaPowerBITableauCrossplaneMongoDBNetworking Protocols

Industry Keywords

Cloud ComputingAgile DevelopmentFull-Stack Web DevelopmentIT InfrastructureApplication Deployment

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleCloudDockerGrafanaJavaJavaScriptKubernetesMongoDBPythonRustSQLTableauTerraformTypeScriptGo

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the design and implementation of scalable application deployments using Cloud Native Computing Foundation technologies and best practices
Gain production experience with Kubernetes in private on-premises and public cloud deployments
Use GitOps tooling and methodology
Support the design and implementation of DevSecOps pipeline capabilities and automations
Develop and maintain internal tools providing engineering users with automations and user experiences
Optimize existing DSO pipeline and automation capabilities
Set up and own sandbox environments for technology incubation and development
Work across teams and departments to enable rapid onboarding of Cert DevOps technology
Mentor, train, and onboard teammates
Multitask and manage unplanned events
Keep track of work using organizational skills
Keep engineering peers, leadership, and customers informed
Apply problem-solving, decision-making, and teamwork skills to support the team mission

Requirements

What you’ll need

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations, plus a minimum 5 years of prior relevant experience
Alternatively, an Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum 3 years of experience
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract
Experience with Docker/Containers and Kubernetes
Experience with GitHub or GitLab and Git
Experience with full-stack web app development preferred
Experience with ArgoCD, Crossplane, Ansible, or Terraform preferred
Experience building CI/CD pipelines preferred
Experience with Python, Rust, Ada, Go, Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, or HTML/CSS preferred
Experience with SQL or MongoDB preferred
Experience with Grafana, PowerBI, or Tableau preferred
Experience with networking protocols and IT infrastructure preferred
Experience with Agile development life cycle and best practices preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
Tuition reimbursement program
Student Loan Repayment Program
Life insurance and disability coverage
Optional pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, and ID theft protection
Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits
Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
Adoption Assistance
Autism Benefit
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
Healthy You Incentives wellness rewards program
Doctor on Demand virtual doctor visits
Bright Horizons child and elder care services
Teladoc Medical Experts second opinion program
Relocation may be available
Flexible work schedules
Flexible spending accounts
Employee Scholar Program
Paid time off and holidays
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available