DevOps Engineer

Join us at Sparksoft, where we're not just another tech company—we're a catalyst for change. Our mission isn't just to offer IT solutions; it's to revolutionize the way you work. Here, passion isn't just a buzzword; it's the fuel behind groundbreaking ideas and transformative technologies. We serve a wide range of government clients, delivering impact that's felt across the nation.

Our true strength lies in our people. They're the problem-solvers and innovators consistently delivering extraordinary outcomes. With Sparksoft, you're not stepping into a routine job; you're joining a team committed to innovation and excellence. Our innovation extends beyond just delivering projects. Through our specialized Innovation Centers, we continuously refine our methods, ensuring we remain industry leaders.

We are Sparksoft!

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the supervision of the DevOps Manager, this employee will collaborate with other scrum team members to develop and implement DevOps culture across the project team.

Additional responsibility will include activities to install, configure, and maintain all tools needed to accomplish all the following DevSecOps functions -- source control management, continuous integration, deployment, monitoring, database management, repository management, provisioning, release management, logging, building, testing, containerization, and security.

This individual should have experience in leading a team of DevOps engineers and should have experience in serving as a point of escalation.

This individual should have experience in deploying RedHat operating system patches using AWS automation tools such as AWS System Manager Automation documents.

This individual should have experience in implementing CICD (Continuous integration Continuous deployment) tools.

This individual should have worked with several source control management tools such as, GitHub, Git, Bitbucket, GitLab, Subversion, Mercurial etc.

This individual should have worked with several continuous integration tools such as, Jenkins, Bamboo, Travis CI, Cruise Control etc.

This individual should have worked with several monitoring tools such as, New relic, Kibana, Elasticsearch, Nagios, Dynatrace etc.

This individual should have worked with several repository management tools such as, Nexus, Npm, Docker Hub, Artifactory etc.

This individual should have worked with several provisioning tools such as, CloudFormation, Ansible, Salt, terraform, etc.

This individual should have worked with several logging tools such as, Splunk, Logstash etc.

This individual should have worked with several collaboration tools such as, Jira, Slack etc.

This individual should have worked with several security tools such as, Fortify, Tripwire etc.

Possess strong judgment, leadership, communication, diplomacy, collaboration, and organization skills

Ability to identify and solve technical problems independently, quickly, and efficiently

Ability to combine strong functional, conceptual, and technical knowledge with a strong understanding of customer requirements to offer solutions in a very practical, timely, and efficient manner

Ability to interact positively and communicate appropriately with team members, customers, and management

This individual should have supported applications on AWS cloud and should be familiar with AWS services such as, Elastic Load Balancers, S3, Elastic File Share, EC2, VPC etc.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

6 to 8 years of experience with DevOps tools.

Building / Deploying infrastructure in AWS Cloud

Extensive experience with Kubernetes & Running workload on Kubernetes (EKS)

Extensive experience with Building CI/CD deployment pipelines

Working experience with IaC Terraform

Linux System admin experience

Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance

Candidates must have lived in the United States 3 out of the past 5 years

Good communication skills

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

Experience with Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

AWS Certifications, DevOps Certifications

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS:

Bachelors

WHAT WE OFFER:

At Sparksoft, we know that people do their best work when they feel supported, inspired, and connected. That’s why we’ve built a workplace that balances comprehensive benefits with a culture of collaboration and innovation. From flexible time off to professional growth opportunities, we’re committed to helping you thrive both inside and outside of work. When you join Sparksoft, you’ll enjoy:

• •Competitive compensation and a 401(k) with employer contributions to help you plan for the future
• •Flexible paid time off and hybrid ways of working that support true work-life balance
• •Comprehensive health coverage—including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• •A curated in-office experience designed to foster community, team connections, and innovation
• •Opportunities to give back through Sparksoft Cares, including annual company-wide fundraising events
• •Training and development programs that build new skills and prepare you for leadership roles
• •A collaborative, transparent, and fun culture—recognized as a Great Place to Work®

Accessibility and Accommodations: Sparksoft Corporation is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals. If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact us at [email protected] or call 410-424-7700. Requests are reviewed and fulfilled on a case-by-case basis.

Security Notice: Your privacy and data security are important to us. Sparksoft Corporation will never request sensitive personal information via email. If you receive any suspicious communication claiming to be from Sparksoft, please report it immediately to our security team at [email protected] .

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy: While Sparksoft values the appropriate use of artificial intelligence in the workplace, candidates must complete interviews and independent assessments using their own knowledge and abilities. Unless expressly permitted by Sparksoft, the use of AI during interviews and assessments is strictly prohibited. Violations may result in disqualification. Please contact your recruiter regarding accommodation needs.