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Software Integration & Test SME

Noblis and Careers
Reston, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/20/2027
Responsibilities:
This opening is in support of a proposal effort (Anticipated Start: August 2026) and is contingent upon contract award

Overview:
We are building a talent pipeline in support of an upcoming Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) contract proposal, with anticipated work beginning in August 2026. This position will support mission-critical efforts related to cyber capabilities and advanced software development supporting national security missions.

We are currently gathering interest and pre-qualifying candidates for a
Software Integration & Test SME position:

In this role you will lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines, automated testing frameworks, and development infrastructure supporting application development. Provides technical leadership in DevOps practices, test automation, and software quality assurance in secure environments.

Work will be performed on-site at Noblis HQ in Reston, VA, pending award. All candidates must possess a Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.

Next Steps
These are pipeline positions only at this stage. If you are interested in being considered once the contract is awarded, please submit your resume and application. Qualified candidates will be contacted for preliminary screening during the proposal phase, with interviews anticipated closer to the award timeline.

Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field and 8 years of professional DevOps and test automation or software quality assurance experience
  • Expert-level proficiency in Python
  • Extensive experience with GitLab for source control, CI/CD pipelines, and automation
  • Strong experience designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines in secure environments
  • Proficiency with Artifactory for artifact and dependency management
  • Extensive experience with Docker for containerization and deployment
  • Strong experience with PostgreSQL database administration and optimization
  • Deep understanding of automated testing frameworks and methodologies
  • US Citizen and Current Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
Desired Qualifications:
  • Strong background directly aligned with the technical or analytical specialty area
  • Experience supporting DoD, interagency, or national security missions is highly desirable
  • Understanding of security best practices for your role in classified environments
  • Strong analytical, communication, and writing skills
  • Experience with version control systems (Git) and Agile methodologies
  • Proven ability to lead technical initiatives
  • Experience developing software for cyber operations or security applications
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
  • Proficiency with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Knowledge of RESTful API integration and microservices architecture
Overview:
Noblis and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Noblis ESI, and Noblis MSD tackle the nation's toughest problems and apply advanced solutions to our clients' most critical missions. We bring the best of scientific thought, management, and engineering expertise together in an environment of independence and objectivity to deliver enduring impact on federal missions. Noblis works with a wide range of government clients in the defense, intelligence and federal civil sectors. Learn more at Noblis -About Us

Why work at a Noblis company?
Our employees find greater meaning in their work and balance the other things in life that matter to them. Our people are our greatest asset. They are exceptionally skilled, knowledgeable, team-oriented, and mission-driven individuals who want to do work that matters and benefits the public. Noblis has won numerous workplace awards. Noblis maintains a drug-free workplace.

  • Remote/hybrid status is subject to change based on Noblis and/or government requirements
Commitment to Non-Discrimination:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability, pregnancy/childbirth and related medical conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us.
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Total Rewards:
At Noblis we recognize and reward your contributions, provide you with growth opportunities, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Benefits page on our Careers site.

Compensation at Noblis is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the combination of education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, internal and external equity, location, clearance level, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements and applicable employment laws. The projected compensation range for this position is based on full time status. For part time or on-call staff, compensation is proportionately adjusted based on hours worked. While monetary compensation is important, it's just one component of Noblis’ total compensation package.


Posted Salary Range: USD $146,200.00 - USD $228,400.00 /Yr.

Salary : $146,200 - $228,400

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