Lead Software Engineer – DevOps Architect | TS/SCI with Poly | Palm Bay, FL

Lead Software Engineer – DevOps Architect (TS/SCI with Poly)

📍 Location: Palm Bay, FL (100% Onsite)
🏢 Industry: Aerospace & Defense
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time
🗓️ Work Schedule: 9/80 Schedule (Every Other Friday Off)
🔒 Security Clearance Required: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
🚫 Visa Sponsorship: Not Available
🚚 Relocation Assistance: Available
✈️ Interview Travel: Reimbursed
💰 Compensation: $140,000 – $180,000 Base Salary

Overview

A leading aerospace and defense organization is seeking a Lead Software Engineer – DevOps Architect to lead the design, modernization, and long-term evolution of a containerized microservices platform supporting mission-critical applications.

This is a highly technical architecture role focused on DevOps engineering, containerization, CI/CD, infrastructure automation, and platform modernization. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership across architecture, implementation, and engineering best practices while partnering closely with software engineering, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and program stakeholders.

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced DevOps Architect, Platform Architect, Software Architect, or Cloud Infrastructure Architect who enjoys designing scalable, secure, and resilient distributed systems.

Key Responsibilities

DevOps & Platform Architecture

• Lead the architecture and design of Docker-based microservices platforms.

• Develop scalable, secure, and resilient distributed system architectures.

• Define platform roadmaps and long-term modernization strategies.

• Establish architecture standards and engineering best practices.

Containerization & Orchestration

• Design and implement containerized application environments.

• Drive technical decisions around container orchestration platforms.

• Improve platform scalability, availability, and operational resilience.

• Guide platform standardization across engineering teams.

CI/CD & Infrastructure Automation

• Design modern CI/CD pipelines and deployment strategies.

• Drive Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation initiatives.

• Improve build, release, deployment, and monitoring processes.

• Promote DevOps best practices across the software lifecycle.

Software Architecture

• Produce detailed architectural designs and interface specifications.

• Define deployment models and technical design documentation.

• Support API integration and service-to-service communication.

• Evaluate architecture tradeoffs and recommend improvements.

Technical Leadership

• Lead architecture and design reviews.

• Mentor engineering teams and provide technical guidance.

• Identify technical risks and mitigation strategies.

• Collaborate with software, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and program leadership.

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree with 9+ years of relevant experience

OR

• Master's Degree with 7+ years of relevant experience

OR

• 13+ years of related experience in lieu of a degree

Security Clearance

✔ Active TS/SCI with Polygraph (Required)

Required Technical Expertise

DevOps & Platform Engineering

• DevOps Architecture

• Platform Engineering

• Distributed Systems Architecture

• Microservices Architecture

• Docker

CI/CD & Automation

• Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery (CI/CD)

• Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

• Configuration Management

• Automated Deployments

Container Technologies

• Docker

• Kubernetes

• OpenShift (or similar orchestration platforms)

Software Architecture

• API Design

• Service-to-Service Communication

• Distributed Systems

• Platform Modernization

Security & Reliability

• Secure Platform Engineering

• Scalability & Performance Optimization

• System Reliability & Observability

• Infrastructure Resilience

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with:

• Kubernetes

• OpenShift

• Docker Enterprise

• Infrastructure Automation

• Platform Modernization

• Enterprise DevOps

• Cloud-Native Platforms

• Large-Scale Distributed Systems

Strong experience producing:

• Architecture documentation

• Technical design artifacts

• Interface specifications

• Engineering decision records

Must-Have Skills

Architecture

• Docker-Based Architecture

• Microservices

• Distributed Systems

• Platform Engineering

DevOps

• CI/CD Pipelines

• Infrastructure as Code

• Configuration Management

• Deployment Automation

Leadership

• Technical Leadership

• Architecture Reviews

• Engineering Mentorship

• Cross-Functional Collaboration

Infrastructure

• Kubernetes / OpenShift

• API Integration

• Secure Platform Engineering

• Monitoring & Observability

Screening Questions

1. Do you currently hold an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph?

2. How many years of experience do you have in DevOps engineering, software architecture, or platform architecture?

3. Have you designed and implemented Docker-based microservices architectures?

4. What experience do you have with container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes or OpenShift?

5. Have you designed and implemented enterprise CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code solutions?

6. Have you produced detailed architectural documentation, technical designs, and deployment models?

7. Do you have experience designing secure distributed systems, APIs, and service-to-service communication patterns?

8. Have you led architecture reviews, mentored engineering teams, and driven technical direction?

9. What tools or technologies have you used for infrastructure automation and configuration management?

10. Are you able to work onsite full-time in Palm Bay, Florida?

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will:

• Hold an active TS/SCI with Polygraph.

• Be an experienced DevOps or Platform Architect with deep expertise in distributed systems.

• Have extensive experience designing Docker-based microservices platforms.

• Possess strong Kubernetes or OpenShift experience.

• Be comfortable defining enterprise architecture standards and long-term technology roadmaps.

• Thrive in highly collaborative engineering environments.

• Demonstrate strong mentoring, communication, and technical leadership skills.

• Balance hands-on engineering with strategic architectural decision-making.

Candidate Snapshot

Requirement

Details

Clearance

Active TS/SCI with Polygraph

Experience

10–15+ Years

Architecture

DevOps, Platform & Microservices

Containerization

Docker

Orchestration

Kubernetes / OpenShift

DevOps

CI/CD, IaC, Configuration Management

Software

API Design, Distributed Systems

Location

Palm Bay, FL

Work Arrangement

100% Onsite

Schedule

9/80 (Every Other Friday Off)

Compensation

$140K – $180K

Relocation

Available

What Makes Someone Successful in This Role?

• Deep expertise in DevOps architecture and distributed systems.

• Strong experience designing Docker-based microservices platforms.

• Ability to architect scalable, resilient, and secure enterprise solutions.

• Proven success implementing CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, and automation strategies.

• Strong technical leadership with experience mentoring engineering teams.

• Excellent communication skills, capable of presenting architectural concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Ability to drive platform modernization while ensuring operational reliability and long-term maintainability.

Senior Platform Engineer – API | Kong, Layer7, Apigee | Atlanta, GA Hybrid

Senior Platform Engineer – API

📍 Location: Atlanta, GA (Hybrid – 3 Days Onsite / 2 Days Remote)
🏢 Industry: Information Technology / Platform Engineering
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time
🚫 Visa Sponsorship: Not Available
🚚 Relocation Assistance: None
💰 Compensation: $105,000 – $160,000 Base Salary
🎯 Experience Level: Mid-Senior (5–7+ Years)

Overview

A global enterprise organization is seeking a Senior Platform Engineer – API to join its Middleware and Platform Engineering team.

This role will focus on designing, implementing, automating, and supporting enterprise API management platforms within a complex, globally distributed environment. The successful candidate will possess deep expertise in API gateways, API lifecycle management, security frameworks, automation, and cloud-native technologies.

As a senior member of the team, you will be expected to work independently on complex initiatives, collaborate with stakeholders across multiple regions, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to the modernization and optimization of critical API platforms.

Key Responsibilities

API Platform Engineering

• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise API management platforms.

• Support API gateway architecture and platform modernization initiatives.

• Develop scalable, secure, and reliable API solutions.

• Optimize API platform performance, availability, and resiliency.

API Lifecycle Management

• Manage API design, publishing, versioning, governance, and retirement.

• Establish and enforce API standards and best practices.

• Support API onboarding and developer enablement initiatives.

• Ensure consistency across enterprise API implementations.

Automation & DevOps

• Automate API deployment, configuration, and operational processes.

• Integrate API platforms into CI/CD pipelines.

• Develop automation scripts using Python, Shell, or Ansible.

• Support infrastructure-as-code and DevOps initiatives.

Security & Compliance

• Implement API security policies and governance controls.

• Manage authentication and authorization frameworks.

• Support secure API design and deployment practices.

• Ensure compliance with enterprise security standards.

Monitoring & Performance Management

• Monitor API performance, availability, and usage trends.

• Analyze metrics and implement performance improvements.

• Troubleshoot complex platform and integration issues.

• Support proactive capacity planning and platform optimization.

Collaboration & Leadership

• Partner with architects, developers, product teams, and business stakeholders.

• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical knowledge sharing.

• Participate in platform strategy and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Collaborate with global teams across multiple time zones.

Required Qualifications

Experience

✔ 5+ years of experience in API platform engineering, middleware engineering, or platform operations.

✔ Experience supporting enterprise-scale API management environments.

✔ Experience working within complex, globally distributed organizations.

Must-Have Technical Skills

API Management Platforms

Strong experience with one or more of:

• Kong

• Broadcom Layer7

• Google Apigee

• Equivalent API Management Platforms

API Gateway Technologies

• API Gateway Architecture

• Traffic Management

• Rate Limiting

• API Security Policies

• API Governance

API Lifecycle Management

• API Design

• API Publishing

• API Versioning

• API Retirement

• API Governance Frameworks

Authentication & Security

• OAuth 2.0

• JWT

• OpenID Connect (OIDC)

• API Security Best Practices

Automation & DevOps

Experience with:

• Python

• Shell Scripting

• Ansible

Strong understanding of:

• CI/CD Pipelines

• DevOps Methodologies

• Deployment Automation

• Infrastructure Automation

Monitoring & Observability

Experience with:

• Prometheus

• Grafana

• API Analytics

• Performance Monitoring

• Usage Monitoring

Cloud & Containerization

Exposure to:

• Docker

• Kubernetes

• Cloud-Native API Platforms

• Containerized Middleware Environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading API platform initiatives.

• Experience supporting global enterprise environments.

• Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills.

• Experience with platform modernization and cloud migration efforts.

• Familiarity with enterprise integration patterns and middleware ecosystems.

Screening Questions

1. Do you have professional experience with API management platforms such as Kong, Broadcom Layer7, Google Apigee, or similar technologies?

2. Do you have experience designing and supporting API gateway architectures?

3. Have you worked with API traffic management, rate limiting, and API security policies?

4. Do you have experience managing the full API lifecycle, including design, publishing, versioning, and retirement?

5. Have you implemented authentication and authorization frameworks such as OAuth 2.0, JWT, or OpenID Connect?

6. Do you have experience automating API deployments using Python, Shell, or Ansible?

7. Have you integrated API platforms into CI/CD pipelines and DevOps workflows?

8. Do you have experience with API monitoring and analytics tools such as Prometheus or Grafana?

9. Have you worked with Docker and Kubernetes in API or middleware environments?

10. Are you authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship?

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will:

• Be a senior-level API platform engineer capable of operating independently.

• Possess strong expertise across API gateways, API management, and security.

• Be comfortable collaborating with global teams and stakeholders.

• Demonstrate strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.

• Have experience automating platform deployments and operational processes.

• Mentor junior engineers while remaining hands-on technically.

• Thrive in highly complex enterprise environments.

• Be flexible with occasional global collaboration outside standard business hours.

Candidate Snapshot

Requirement

Details

Experience

5–7+ Years

API Platforms

Kong, Layer7, Apigee or Equivalent

Security

OAuth 2.0, JWT, OpenID Connect

Automation

Python, Shell, Ansible

DevOps

CI/CD, Deployment Automation

Monitoring

Prometheus, Grafana

Containerization

Docker, Kubernetes

Location

Atlanta, GA

Work Arrangement

Hybrid (3 Days Onsite)

Compensation

$105K – $160K

Visa Sponsorship

Not Available

What Makes Someone Successful in This Role?

• Deep expertise in enterprise API management platforms.

• Strong understanding of API gateway architecture and security.

• Ability to automate deployments and operational processes.

• Experience working within global, cross-functional teams.

• Strong troubleshooting and platform optimization capabilities.

• Ability to balance hands-on engineering with mentoring responsibilities.

• Excellent communication skills when engaging both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Commitment to continuous improvement, platform reliability, and operational excellence.

Mulesoft Architect / Software Developer (12-Month Contract) | Phoenix, AZ

Position: Mulesoft Architect / Software Developer (12-Month Contract)

Location: Remote
Industry: Government Administration
Pay Rate: $70 per hour

Position Overview

We are looking for a Mulesoft Architect / Software Developer to join an ongoing project on a 12-month contract. The role involves working with a team of developers to design, configure, test, and deploy solutions using the MuleSoft Anypoint Platform and related technologies. You will collaborate with functional leaders and subject matter experts to meet business needs and ensure the effectiveness of MuleSoft systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance MuleSoft solutions in collaboration with the internal product management team and external vendors.

• Design and implement RESTful and SOAP APIs using RAML or OpenAPI specifications.

• Build Mule flows, Scopes, error handling strategies, and flow controls using Mule 4.x.

• Develop solutions with integration connectors (e.g., Database, Salesforce, FTP, JMS).

• Lead design sessions and present complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical teams.

• Participate in Agile ceremonies, including daily scrums, planning, and retrospectives.

• Provide input, clarifications, and support to developers during the creation of deliverables.

• Utilize tools like Git, Maven, and Azure DevOps for continuous integration and delivery.

• Configure API Gateways with policies like security, throttling, and rate limiting.

• Monitor and log integration performance using ELK Stack or MuleSoft’s monitoring tools.

Qualifications Required

• Education: BS in Computer Science or equivalent.

• Experience:

• At least 8 years of programming experience, with 5+ years hands-on as a MuleSoft Architect/Developer.

• Experience working in an Agile environment.

• Expertise in MuleSoft Anypoint Platform, including API Manager, Runtime Manager, and Exchange.

• Proficiency in designing and implementing RESTful and SOAP APIs.

• Strong knowledge of integration patterns (e.g., batch, pub/sub, service orchestration).

• Experience with OAuth 2.0, SAML, OpenID Connect for secure integrations.

• Experience with cloud platforms like Salesforce, AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.

• Familiarity with event streaming and message queues (AMQ, Kafka, RabbitMQ).

• Knowledge of database systems and SQL.

Preferred Qualifications

• MuleSoft Certified Integration Architect

• MuleSoft Certified Developer I/II

• Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card

• A 7-year HireRight background check is required.

This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned MuleSoft Architect / Developer to contribute to high-impact projects while working remotely in an Agile environment. If you have the necessary qualifications and experience, we encourage you to apply for this 12-month contract position.