CI/CD Engineer III

About Rise8

We’re transforming the United States Government and we know that takes a dream team. 

We believe customer experience starts with employee experience, so we take care of our employees. We offer competitive pay and benefits, invest in employee growth, and offer a culture you can’t find anywhere else.

At Rise8, we continuously achieve unreached heights through next-level tech, and on-the-level collaboration. Together, we create continuous impact. We turn breakdowns into breakthroughs, make small steps into giant leaps, and deliver game-changing products through culture-changing process.

We pair Risers with their customer counterparts and practice pairing at every moment to elevate people and teams and deliver results fast and forever. We work in small teams and rotate between them frequently so that we are able to meet new challenges and explore new ideas.

Our methodology is about experimenting and learning, and our culture is empowering. We subscribe to an ethos of kindness. We make a point to bring empathy to each and every project and are guided by a promise and a purpose: to deploy critical outcomes to prod in order to drive relentless progress. Not just an idea. But an outcome. A better world. A world where every day, fewer bad things happen because of bad software.

Rise8 is certified as a Great Place to Work with 100% of employees saying they love working here.

About You

• You want to make tomorrow better than today. 
• You have a passion for high-speed security and you care about risk management over compliance.
• You believe the biggest vulnerability in any system is time. You live to securely reduce cycle time.
• You enjoy daily decision making and real product delivery.
• You help ensure project success and client satisfaction. 
• You enjoy collaborative teams, pairing with team members, and inviting your clients to participate. 
• You like to work alongside, and learn from, lean and agile leaders. 
• You are a creative problem solver who is comfortable with uncertainty.
• You are a curious and keen learner who thrives on enhancing your (and our) practices and knowledge.

As a CI/CD Engineer III at Rise8, you will: 

• Contribute to the development of CI/CD principles to enhance software delivery processes.
• Regularly review and refine CI/CD principles in an iterative manner.
• Provide knowledgeable guidance on the development and operation of CI/CD tools and platforms. 
• Collaborate closely with product teams to create and sustain pipeline configurations.
• Implement process automation to streamline and minimize manual efforts.
• Maintain open communication with product teams within your portfolio to understand their software build and deployment requirements, ensuring CI/CD facilitates a seamless experience.

Qualifications 

• A background of 3 to 6 years in cloud/platform operations or related roles across diverse environments, or recently finishing their PhD in a technical field
• Develop and implement CI/CD pipelines, integrating security and compliance measures for continuous code deployment by API teams.
• Experience in working with GitHub Actions.
• Proficiency in script writing, irrespective of programming languages.
• Ability to manage infrastructure assets, encompassing networks, servers, operating systems, and databases.
• Knowledge of software packaging tools (.exe, .deb, .rpm, and Docker).
• Proficiency in version control tools such as Git, Subversion, and Mercurial.
• Experience in managing cloud providers, including AWS, GCP, and Azure.
• Familiarity with security, vulnerability, monitoring, and code coverage analytical tools.
• Full-stack experience covering both frontend and backend development.
• Strong background in API Development.
• Comfortable operating software in Linux environments.
• Solid understanding of algorithms, databases, and design patterns, with effective application.
• Excellent communication skills with a preference for a pair-programming environment.
• Proficient in Test-Driven Development (TDD) and agile methodologies.
• Strong facilitation skills.
• A degree (BA/BS) in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Active Secret Security Clearance 
• Proficiency in troubleshooting challenges using the Linux/Unix command line interface
• Familiarity with Microsoft AKS (Azure Kubernetes Service) and Amazon EKS (Elastic Kubernetes Service)
• Possession of recognized Professional Certifications such as CKA, RHCE, Linux+, MCSA, AWS Solutions Architect, AWS Developer, Security+, CISSP, and CCNA
• Background in DevOps automation practices
• Direct experience in client interaction
• Familiarity with Department of Defense (DoD) operations, particularly within a DoD "Software Factory" context

Salary 

The annual salary range for this role as it is posted is $135,000 - $180,000 regardless of final candidate location within the United States. The final job level and annual salary will be determined based on the education, qualification, knowledge, skills, ability, and experience of the final candidate(s), and calibrated against relevant market data and internal team equity. 

Benefits 

• Flexible schedule in a 100% distributed workforce 
• Premium Insurance: We cover up to 100% of the employee premium and up to 80% of the combined dependent premium on our base health plan, depending on pay band. We also cover 100% of the premium for employee and dependent Dental and Vision as well as employee premiums for Life and Disability coverage.
• Retirement: 401k match at 10% gross pay.
• Paid time off (PTO): 4 weeks combined accrued vacation and sick leave, 10 Federal holidays, your birthday, jury duty, and bereavement.
• Education & Training: Accrued budget of up to $3,500 per year for classes, travel, events, and materials.
• Home Office and Merch: We offer $750 per year for home office technology and equipment as well as $100 per year for Rise8 merch from our Swag Store.
• Wellness Budget: To encourage and support a well-rounded healthy lifestyle, we cover 100% reimbursement on a variety of wellness activities and products, up to $500 per calendar year.
• Equipment: We offer a MacBook Pro

All of Rise8’s work in this area is with Federal Government customers that require our employees involved with their projects be U.S. citizens. As such, this role requires U.S. citizenship. If hired, you would also be required to go through a background investigation.

Rise8 is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that will consider you for this role regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetics, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.