Junior DevOps Engineer

Sparksoft Corporation is an IT solutions provider focused on delivering innovative technology services to government clients. The Junior DevOps Engineer will support software deployment automation, Linux environments, CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure automation, and configuration management while collaborating with development, infrastructure, and operations teams.

Responsibilities:

• Support the automation and optimization of software deployment and operational processes
• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Linux-based environments
• Assist with the development and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins
• Support build, deployment, and infrastructure automation activities
• Develop and maintain automation scripts using Groovy, Bash, Python, or similar technologies
• Assist in implementing configuration management solutions using Red Hat Ansible
• Collaborate with development, infrastructure, and operations teams to support application delivery
• Monitor system performance and help resolve deployment and production issues
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
• Learn and apply DevOps best practices, tools, and automation techniques

Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience in DevOps, Systems Administration, Software Development, or related technical roles
• Experience supporting Linux environments
• Experience with Jenkins and CI/CD concepts
• Experience with Red Hat Ansible or configuration management tools
• Experience with Groovy scripting or similar scripting languages
• Basic understanding of build automation, deployment processes, and source control systems
• Experience troubleshooting technical issues in development or production environments
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Experience working within Agile/Scrum teams
• 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
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline
• Experience supporting CMS, Federal Government, or healthcare systems
• Experience with CI/CD pipeline implementation and support
• Familiarity with container technologies such as Docker
• Experience with Bash or Python scripting
• Understanding of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) concepts
• Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus and ELK Stack