Software Developer With Expertise In DevopsBAE Systems, a top-ten prime contractor to the U.S. Department of Defense, enables the U.S. government to transform data into intelligence and provides engineering, integration and sustainment support for critical military platforms and systems. Intelligence & Security provides services and products to the Department of Defense, the government, federal law enforcement officials, and troops deployed around the world. At BAE Systems, we promote a strong, collaborative culture and provide our employees with the tools, skills and training they need to succeed. We are all about trust, camaraderie, and a shared ambition to lead the world in defense technologies and national security services.
We offer flexible work environment to support the balance in your life and keep you performing at your best. Be a part of a company that is part of the community; driven to improve our future and protect our freedom. We are seeking a skilled Software Developer with expertise in DevOps to join our technology-based program supporting a key Government customer. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and automating our customer's in support of this customer's mission, ensuring the smooth operation of all systems within the virtual environment (Nutanix, VMs,) to optimize performance, scalability and automation. Provides development engineering and programming support to projects and infrastructure support activities. Develops, creates, and modifies general computer applications software or specialized utility programs.
Analyzes user needs and develops software solutions. Designs software or customizes software for client use with the aim of optimizing operational efficiency. May analyze and design within an application area, working individually or coordinating development as part of a team.Duties/Tasks and Responsibilities:Design and develop tools for the Linux, MS Windows, or other relevant operating system platformsDesign and develop tools that integrate with commercial applicationsDevelop unit and functional test planProvide the operations and maintenance of operational systemsModify existing software to correct errors, allow it to adapt to new hardware, or to improve its performanceAnalyze user needs and software requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost restraintsConsult with customers about software system design and maintenanceCoordinate software system installation and monitor equipment functioning to ensure specifications are metDevelop and direct software system testing and validation procedures, programming, and documentationConfer with systems analysts, engineers, programmers and others to obtain information on project limitations and capabilities, performance requirements and interfacesCorrect errors by making appropriate changes and then recheck the program to ensure that the desired results are producedConduct trial runs of program and software applications to be sure they will produce the desired information and that the instructions are correctCompile and write documentation of program development and subsequent revisions, inserting comments in the coded instruction so others can understand the programWrite, update, and maintain computer programs or software packages to handle specific jobs, such as tracking inventory, storing or receiving data, or controlling other equipmentConsult with managerial, engineering, and technical personnel to clarify program intent, identify problems, and suggest changesPerform or direct revision, repair, or expansion of existing programs to increase operating efficiency or adapt to new requirementsWrite or contribute to instructions or manualsAssign, coordinate, and review work and activities of programming personnelCollaborate with internal teams to identify technical requirements and implement solutions that meet business needsProvide technical support and guidance to end-users, resolving issues in a timely mannerImplement best practices for automation, backup, disaster recovery, and system redundancyStay up-to-date with industry trends and advancements in cloud computing and IT systems administrationRequired Education, Experience, & SkillsA Bachelor's or Master's degrees are preferred with a minimum of eleven (11) year's relevant experience with the following skillsets:Serve as part of a software development team to deliver automated solutions for standard network services support of a large IT infrastructure project.Must have hands – on programming and scripting experience in Python with 5 to 7 years of experience with a minimum of 2 years on network automationMust be a self-starter that can lead complex automation projects and guide junior developersExperience operating in a CI/CD/DevOps/Agile fast paced environmentExperience in network automation tools Ansible and Cisco Network Services Orchestrator (NSO)Experience with IP Address Management tools such as NetBoxExperience in Development of automated testing scripts with integration to a CI/CD pipeline with Python PyATS or similar testing framework and JenkinsExperience in developing data models and understanding of YangExposure to Cisco IOS, IOS XR. NX –OS and Junos operating systems desiredPreferred Education, Experience, & SkillsThe ideal candidate would also have IT project management experience, and be familiar with Scrum, Lean, Agile and DevOps. Familiar with network concepts (VLAN, Interfaces, Virtual Chassis, etc) Familiar with configuring docker/podman containers on Linux Familiar with AWS (EC2 and RDS) Familiar with Python to make REST API or Postgres Db calls (desired / nice to have) Familiar with NetBox and/or Forward NetworksPay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $ - $ Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.