SWE-3 Qualifications:
Master’s degree in computer science or related discipline from an
accredited college or university, plus five (5) years of experience as a SWE, in programs and
contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
OR
Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related discipline from an accredited college or
university, plus seven (7) years of experience as a SWE, in programs and contracts of similar
scope, type, and complexity
OR
Nine (9) years of experience as a SWE, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and
complexity.
Position Description
The Software Engineer shall be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining CI/CD
pipelines, managing GitLab Runners, and advancing automation practices to improve software
delivery speed, quality, and reliability. In this position, the Software Engineer must be proficient
with Git, GitLab, and DevOps principles and concepts.
Position Required Skills
Experience using the Linux CLI and the Linux suite of tools
Experience developing Bash scripts to automate manual processes
Recent software development experience using Python
Experience designing, creating, and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI
Hands-on experience administering and troubleshooting GitLab Runners
Ability to create reusable CI/CD templates, shared libraries, and automation patterns to support team‑wide adoption
Experience automating build, test, and deployment processes for multiple software development teams
Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker and container registry
integration within CI/CD pipelines Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams,
gathering requirements, and translating them into automated workflows
Strong understanding of core DevOps practices, including environment promotion workflows, artifact storage and versioning, and securing CI/CD pipelines
Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools and automation frameworks including Ansible
Proficiency with Git source control, branching strategies, merge request workflows, and repository management
Position Desired Skills
Experience with the Atlassian Tool Suite (JIRA, Confluence)
Knowledge of configuration management, secrets management, and secure credential
handling within Ci/CD pipelines
Familiarity with Agile development practices and supporting SAFe Agile teams with
automation