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Homeland, VA, USA
In-Office
120K-132K Annually
Senior level
Artificial Intelligence • Cloud • Information Technology • Security • Software
The Role
Develops, tests, deploys, and maintains software and containerized applications for mission-critical federal environmental data systems. Responsibilities include analyzing requirements, designing software, managing Kubernetes containers, establishing performance standards, monitoring systems, supporting configuration management, and maintaining related processes and documentation. The role requires collaboration with analysts, engineers, and programmers and includes CI/CD pipeline development, GitLab administration, Python and Bash scripting, and cloud infrastructure work.
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Job Summary & Responsibilities

ECS is seeking a highly experienced Software Engineer to work remotely.


The ideal resource will have experience with: AWS, Python, Bash, Terraform, GitLab, Kubernetes, Linux, XML, along with an AWS certification.


We are seeking a remote Software Engineer with experience in the research, design, and development of computer and network software or specialized utility programs. The software Engineer will analyze user needs, develop software solution, update software, and enhance existing software capabilities. The software Engineer will be part of a mission critical team advancing technology for out federal clients next generation of environmental data. Work is normally performed in a remote work arrangement. 


  • Analyze user needs and software requirements to determine the feasibility of design within time and cost constraints.
  • Create, manage, and deploy containers to ensure efficient, consistent, and scalable application operations across various environments.
  • Confer with system analysts, engineers, programmers, and others to design systems and obtain information on project limitations and capabilities, performance requirements, and interfaces. 
  • Design, develop, and modify software systems, using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcomes and consequences of design.
  • Determine system performance standards.
  • Develop or direct software systems testing or validation procedures, programming, or documentation.
  • Monitor functionality of equipment to ensure the system operates in conformance with specifications.  
  • Responsible for configuration management of requirements, code, and software configuration, and advise users on the CM policies and procedures. 
  • Develop and maintain CM processes, plans, policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's), work instructions, and other documents.

Salary Range: $120,000 - $132,000

General Description of Benefits

Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in information technology or related field or equivalent work experience. 
  • Must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance.
  • 8+ years of Software Engineering experience. 
  • Demonstrated hands-on experience with continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipeline development.
  • Extensive experience using GitLab.
  • Proven experience in the development and implementation of software applications.
  • Experience with OpenShift for containerization and Kubernetes.
  • Strong scripting language skills required. (Python and Bash)
  • Experience with SCM concepts and methodologies.
  • In-depth knowledge of branching, merging, and baseline strategies.
  • Ability to work well with others, collaborate, and communicate effectively.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in information technology or a related field, or equivalent work experience
  • Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance
  • 8+ years of software engineering experience
  • Hands-on experience developing continuous integration and continuous delivery pipelines
  • Extensive experience using GitLab
  • Experience developing and implementing software applications
  • Experience with OpenShift and Kubernetes for containerization
  • Strong Python and Bash scripting skills
  • Experience with software configuration management concepts and methodologies
  • In-depth knowledge of branching, merging, and baseline strategies
  • Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively

ECS Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about ECS and has not been reviewed or approved by ECS.

  • Healthcare Strength — ECS advertises multiple national-network medical plan options with HSA eligibility alongside dental and vision coverage. Coverage generally begins quickly and is paired with company-paid short- and long-term disability, adding stability to the health package.
  • Retirement Support — A 401(k) with Safe Harbor and immediate vesting on employer contributions is emphasized, with an employer match available. Access to an employee stock purchase plan via the parent company provides an additional savings avenue.
  • Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave up to 30 days, adoption assistance, and other family-oriented leaves are highlighted. Feedback suggests these offerings add meaningful value beyond base pay for many roles.

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HQ: Elkhorn, NE
2,129 Employees
Year Founded: 1993

What We Do

ECS, a segment of ASGN (NYSE: ASGN), delivers advanced solutions and services in cloud, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), application and IT modernization, and science and engineering. The company solves critical, complex challenges for customers across the U.S. public sector, defense, intelligence and commercial industries. ECS maintains partnerships with leading cloud, cybersecurity, and AI/ML providers and holds specialized certifications in their technologies. Headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, ECS has more than 3,400 employees throughout the U.S. and has been recognized as a Top Workplace by The Washington Post for the last five years.

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