Software Development Engineer (DevOps)

TL;DR

Software Development Engineer (DevOps): Building, scaling, and maintaining a Kubernetes-based platform for U.S. federal agencies with an accent on infrastructure automation, CI/CD pipelines, and observability. Focus on ensuring high availability, security compliance, and operational reliability in complex, mission-critical environments.

Location: Must be a US Citizen. Role requires 50% of time in the office or at client locations in the DC, MD, and VA (DMV) area. Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI w/CI Poly security clearance is required.

Salary: $148,200 - $264,000 USD

Company

hirify.global is a leading enterprise cloud platform providing AI-driven solutions for managing people, money, and agents.

What you will do

• Design and implement infrastructure automation, CI/CD pipelines, and observability tools for the Kubernetes platform.
• Build and maintain core platform components to ensure high availability, scalability, and security.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and application deployments using Terraform and Argo CD.
• Provide platform support and troubleshoot issues in collaboration with peer development teams.
• Implement and maintain security standards and compliance frameworks.
• Create comprehensive documentation and participate in team knowledge sharing.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance (TS/SCI w/CI Poly preferred).
• 5-8+ years of experience in large-scale cloud infrastructure, DevOps, and software engineering.
• 3-5+ years of hands-on experience with Kubernetes.
• Proficiency in infrastructure automation tools, specifically Terraform.
• Strong programming skills in C#, Python, Ruby, Rust, or Go.

Nice to have

• AWS Certification and production experience with Amazon Web Services.
• Experience with security auditing and compliance frameworks.
• Experience working in air-gapped cloud regions.
• DoD 8570/8140 compliant certification (IAT Level II).

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible work approach with a focus on intentional in-person collaboration.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, stock grants, and bonus plans.
• Commitment to a diverse, inclusive, and mission-driven work environment.
• Long-term investment in professional development and career growth.