Job Description

Cleared Junior DevOps/ Software Engineer

Join Bestgate Engineering, where innovation meets mission-critical solutions. At Bestgate, we deliver cutting-edge technical expertise and foster collaboration to support national security and enterprise systems.

We are seeking a Software Engineer to support a fast paced team developing, deploying, and maintaining web-based analysis tools within a cloud-based DevOps environment. This role focuses on supporting containerized applications, automation, and software deployments across modern technology stacks to ensure scalable, reliable system performance.

The team builds and deploys applications including containerized React user interfaces, Java and Go microservices, custom REST security services, and data stores such as MongoDB and OpenSearch. The platform provides real-time alerting, historical querying, and document storage and retrieval capabilities.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Supporting deployment and sustainment of software on existing systems
• Assisting with migration of software deployments to new cloud environments
• Researching, designing, implementing, and managing software deployments, including CI/CD processes
• Identifying areas for improvement in existing systems and developing enhancements within the contract scope
• Collaborating with developers, platform maintainers, and systems analysts
• Supporting automation and deployment workflows within a DevOps environment
• Reporting to the Senior DevOps Lead for tasking and technical direction

R equired Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience with AWS tools such as CloudFormation, EC2, S3, ECS, EKS, and DynamoDB
• Experience with Terraform, Helm, Kubernetes, and Docker
• Experience with Git, GitLab, GitLab Runners, and Linux command line tools
• Familiarity with ArgoCD
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to work across technical teams
• Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph required
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related technical field
  • OR five (5) years of additional relevant experience in lieu of a degree

Telework:

• Up to 2 days per week, subject to manager approval and tasking

Salary Range: 
$100,000 - 135,000
*The provided salary range is an approximation based on current market data and may vary. The final offer will be determined after carefully considering the candidate’s skills, experience, and qualifications as they relate to the position. This range is intended as a reference point and is subject to change.

Why Bestgate?
Bestgate Engineering isn’t just any tech company—we’re on the front lines, delivering cutting-edge solutions that support mission-critical work for government customers and the military. Whether it’s cloud-native technologies, software modernization, embedded engineering, high-performance computing, or data science, we’re making an impact where it matters most.
At Bestgate, we believe in putting people first—our employees and our customers. That’s why our core values—employee focus, transparency, reliability, and excellence—drive everything we do!

Benefits Overview

• PTO: Starting at 26 days with options to adjust for personal needs.
• 401k: 7% gift, fully vested from day one!
• Free Medical, Dental, Vision: Coverage for employees and dependents.
• $5,000 in Training: For certifications, conferences, and continued learning.
• End-of-Year Bonuses: Recognizing your hard work.
• Morale-Building Hours: 8 hours annually for team-building activities.

Plus, flexibility, internal mobility programs, career pathing, engaged leadership, and a robust external referral program.

**Equal Opportunity Employer**
Bestgate is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Remote work, 2 days per week

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