Principal DevOps Developer

About the Role

We are seeking a talented, adaptable Software Engineer (Atlassian Suite Specialist) to join our team in Annapolis Junction, MD. In this role, you will design, develop, and maintain custom tools and services in support of the Atlassian suite of products (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, Bamboo). You won't just write code in isolation; you will work closely with software developers, system administrators, project managers, and mission customers to deliver seamless integrations that boost productivity and streamline developer workflows across the enterprise.

Required Skills

• Linux Proficiency: Strong hands-on proficiency navigating and developing within Linux environments via the command-line interface (CLI).
• Scripting & Automation: Strong experience with scripting languages including Bash, Python, and Groovy.
• Core Java & Frameworks: Recent Java software development experience in Linux environments, including hands-on experience with the Spring Framework.
• Atlassian Ecosystem Development: Direct experience using the Atlassian Plugin SDK to create, extend, and customize Atlassian applications and services.
• Web & Search Technologies: Proficiency in modern web technologies (JavaScript, HTML, CSS), Apache Velocity, and OpenSearch.
• Containerization: Experience utilizing container technologies, specifically Docker.
• Technical Documentation: Demonstrated ability to create clear, comprehensive documentation for system configurations, operational procedures, and architecture changes.
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Data Analytics, Intelligence Studies, Computer Science, Finance/Economics, or a related discipline, PLUS 7+ years of specialized data analytics or financial intelligence experience OR Master’s Degree in a related field, PLUS 5+ years of specialized analytical experience OR High School Diploma / GED, PLUS 9+ years of hands-on intelligence analysis, financial tracking, and data discovery experience in lieu of a degree.

Desired Skills

• Broad end-user and administrative experience across the full Atlassian tool suite (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, Bamboo).
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles and configuration management automation tools such as Ansible.
• Hands-on exposure to AWS or other enterprise cloud technologies and cloud-native application patterns.

About Nyla Technology Solutions

Nyla Technology Solutions delivers exceptional Artificial Intelligence (AI), Data Science, and Software Engineering services for the U.S. Government. Nyla embraces a forward-thinking and bold approach at every turn, earning us a solid reputation of technical trendsetters within the industry. We have a passion for developing solutions that have a quick and immediate impact on mission. Headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, our customers love how we tackle their most challenging problems and get things done.

Benefits

• Pay: Nyla starts with 4 weeks of Annual Leave plus 11 holidays and an additional day of Annual Leave for each year you’re at the company. You have the flexibility to cash out your annual leave hours, opt out of other Nyla benefits, and/or arrange for additional hours on contract (over 40 hrs/week). There’s even an option to earn 1.3 times your hourly rate once you work over 1880 hours on contract.
• Leave: You can BUY additional annual leave for a total of 6 weeks of annual leave. That’s up to 240 hours of leave plus 11 holidays. That’s not even including paid anniversary leave.
• Schedule: With Nyla FLEX, you have the freedom to scale down to 30-32 hours while still enjoying the top-notch Nyla benefits.
• Other Benefits: Nyla’s health care (medical, dental, and vision) is 100% covered by the company. We provide 10% 401k matching - with full vesting day 1. Our Professional Development offers $5,000 per year to be used towards fees, tuition, or time off for your continued growth. We even have a student loan repayment program and we provide 8 hours of volunteering annually so you can support your community.