Software Engineer-Configuration & Build Engineering

Title: Software Engineer-Configuration & Build Engineering

Location: Rockville, MD or McLean, VA (Hybrid)

Duration: 6+ months Contract

Only Local candidates who are in DC/VA/MD who can take Assessment before Submission and also required for F2F interview

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Software Engineer with strong expertise in configuration management, build engineering, and cloud-based development environments. This role focuses on ensuring reliable, scalable, and efficient software delivery through modern build pipelines, environment management, and automation practices.

The ideal candidate brings a blend of development experience (Java/Python) and DevOps/configuration management expertise, with the ability to troubleshoot complex systems and continuously improve engineering workflows.

Required Technical Skills

Strong programming experience in Java and/or Python

Hands-on experience with AWS (Amazon Web Services) and cloud-native environments

Expertise in software configuration management and version control systems (e.g., Git)

Experience managing code baselines across development, testing, and release environments

Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated build systems

Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills across distributed systems

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with AI/Machine Learning workflows or model deployment pipelines

Exposure to infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation)

Familiarity with containerization and orchestration (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)

Experience working in data-driven or analytics-heavy environments

Core Responsibilities

Manage and maintain code baselines, build pipelines, and environment configurations across development and test environments

Design and optimize automated build, integration, and deployment processes

Analyze and resolve build, configuration, and environment-related issues

Recommend and implement improvements to configuration management systems and delivery workflows

Support release management activities, ensuring stability and consistency across environments

Contribute to scalable and repeatable engineering practices

Collaboration & Communication

Partner with engineering, QA, and platform teams to align build and release processes with project needs

Communicate technical issues and solutions clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Document processes, configurations, and system changes for transparency and continuity

Provide guidance and informal mentorship to junior team members

Process, Quality & Compliance

Participate in continuous improvement initiatives for engineering and delivery processes

Ensure adherence to security, compliance, and governance standards

Maintain high standards for code quality, documentation, and operational excellence

Support audit and compliance requirements through accurate configuration and process documentation

What Success Looks Like

Reliable, repeatable, and efficient build and deployment pipelines

Reduced environment inconsistencies and deployment failures

Improved engineering productivity through automation and tooling

Strong collaboration across teams with clear communication and documentation

Pay: $60.00 - $63.00 per hour

Work Location: In person