Lead, DevOps Software Engineer

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Job Title: Lead/Sr. Specialist, Cloud DevOps Software Engineer

Job Code: 31956

Job Location: Melbourne, FL

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Kubernetes and Cloud Engineer with a strong DevOps background to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in designing, implementing, and managing Kubernetes clusters and cloud infrastructure, while ensuring high availability, scalability, and security of our applications.

Essential Functions:

• Design, implement, and manage Kubernetes clusters to support our microservices-based architecture.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate deployments and infrastructure provisioning.
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure seamless integration of code, testing, and deployment processes.
• Monitor and maintain the health and performance of production systems, managing incidents and ensuring timely resolution.
• Implement and maintain cloud infrastructure using tools like Terraform, Ansible, or similar.
• Ensure security best practices are followed in the DevOps processes, including access controls, vulnerability management, and compliance requirements.
• Automate operational tasks, leveraging scripting and configuration management tools.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline development, deployment, and operational processes.
• Keep up to date with the latest developments and best practices in Kubernetes, cloud services, and DevOps methodologies.
• Use knowledge of microservice architectural patterns.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an FAA public trust clearance, which requires U.S. Citizenship.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field with a minimum 6-9 years software experience. Graduate Degree with a minimum of 4-7years of software experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10-13 years of software experience.
• 5 years Cloud Software Developer with focus on containerized workloads, databases, and object storage.
• 5 years experience designing, developing, and deploying microservices to Kubernetes based environments such as EKS, OpenShift, etc.
• Experience developing scalable, highly available enterprise systems, ideally for Cloud.
• Experience leveraging Cloud services for application development/deployment and using CLI commands and config files to implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
  
  

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Certifications in Kubernetes (CKA/CKAD) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure).
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack).
• Understanding of service mesh technologies (e.g., Istio, Linkerd).
• Experience with GitOps practices and tools (e.g., ArgoCD, Flux).
• Background in software development and understanding of development workflows and methodologies.
  
  

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Florida $115,000 - $215,000 and Virginia area is $132,000 - $245,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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