Title: Software Engineer (Configuration & Build Engineering)
Location : Rockville, MD or McLean, VA
Target Start Date : ASAP
Type: contract
Pay Rate: DOE
Role 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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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