Software Engineer-Configuration & Build Engineering

Title: Software Engineer-Configuration & Build Engineering

Location: Rockville, MD or McLean, VA (Hybrid)

Duration: 6+ months Contract

Pay range: $50/hr - $60/hr on W2.

Only Local candidates who are in DC/VA/MD who can take Assessment before Submission and also required for F2F interview

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Software Engineer with strong expertise in configuration management, build engineering, and cloud-based development environments. This role focuses on ensuring reliable, scalable, and efficient software delivery through modern build pipelines, environment management, and automation practices.

The ideal candidate brings a blend of development experience (Java/Python) and DevOps/configuration management expertise, with the ability to troubleshoot complex systems and continuously improve engineering workflows.

Required Technical Skills

• Strong programming experience in Java and/or Python
• Hands-on experience with AWS (Amazon Web Services) and cloud-native environments
• Expertise in software configuration management and version control systems (e.g., Git)
• Experience managing code baselines across development, testing, and release environments
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated build systems
• Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills across distributed systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AI/Machine Learning workflows or model deployment pipelines
• Exposure to infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation)
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience working in data-driven or analytics-heavy environments

Core Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain code baselines, build pipelines, and environment configurations across development and test environments
• Design and optimize automated build, integration, and deployment processes
• Analyze and resolve build, configuration, and environment-related issues
• Recommend and implement improvements to configuration management systems and delivery workflows
• Support release management activities, ensuring stability and consistency across environments
• Contribute to scalable and repeatable engineering practices

Collaboration & Communication

• Partner with engineering, QA, and platform teams to align build and release processes with project needs
• Communicate technical issues and solutions clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Document processes, configurations, and system changes for transparency and continuity
• Provide guidance and informal mentorship to junior team members

Process, Quality & Compliance

• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives for engineering and delivery processes
• Ensure adherence to security, compliance, and governance standards
• Maintain high standards for code quality, documentation, and operational excellence
• Support audit and compliance requirements through accurate configuration and process documentation

What Success Looks Like

• Reliable, repeatable, and efficient build and deployment pipelines
• Reduced environment inconsistencies and deployment failures
• Improved engineering productivity through automation and tooling
• Strong collaboration across teams with clear communication and documentation