Job description
We are Skyward.
That is, a love for people, for improvement, for human advancement through information technology. We are a people-centered business with a desire to serve others. We are diverse and unified; creative and collaborative; a collection of complementary, not competing talents. And though on the surface we remain relaxed, beneath, a torrent of energy links us to our civic tech mission.
We stand by our values, and we won’t compromise on any of them.
Integrity: We’re conscientious, intentional, and empathetic. Our words and actions align. That’s our character. Please don’t ask us to play another part, we’re poor actors.
Compassionate: If we may borrow a quote from Theodore Roosevelt: “No one cares how much you know until they know how much you care.” Because our team is thoughtful and supportive, caring deeply for each other, our clients, and our work, this comes naturally.
Inquisitive: We remain students by failing openly and turning lessons into solutions.
Unconventional: For us, life isn’t what happens outside of work. Work happens inside of life and our culture erases the line often dividing the two.
Authentic: Made possible only because we embody the values listed above. We’re relaxed and fun yet intensely curious and driven. Team members are placed with thought, care, and precision to ensure that Trust, Truth, and Transparency continue to represent our brand.
Because of that, we continue Onward, Upward, and Skyward.
We need a DevOps Engineer.
Teamwork. Communication. Cross-functional. Do these terms make you cringe? If they do, you’re probably not the right person for us. We need someone who eats, sleeps and breathes collaboration. We also need someone who has a mix of foundational technical skills, and personal attributes that emphasize growth potential. If all of this describes you, please apply!
Come join us if you’re motivated to learn from others, to learn from mistakes, to be part of a future-looking and growth-oriented team.
Let’s go Skyward together.
What you’ll do:
- Be part of a team supporting the development of an AI/ML platform that will leverage generative AI to relieve user burden across the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
- Create and maintain an enterprise application configuration management process and plan and ensure all deployments follow the same strategy.
- Develop and maintain software configuration plans to support configuration identification, control, reporting, and delivery of both on prem and cloud based developed software.
- Build automated deployment pipelines, define quality gates and thresholds, monitor customer feedback, track results of test automation suites, and collaborate, collaborate, collaborate.
- Provide continuous support of AWS VPC infrastructures and EC2 management and implementation strategies and mentor the delivery team on best practices.
- Partner with senior DevOps Engineers and delivery team in leading technical efforts on cloud infrastructure support, the DevOps approach, code quality analysis, and CI/CD implementation.
What we’d like you to have:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).
- 5+ years of hands-on DevOps experience in cloud-first or hybrid environments.
- Experience building CI/CD pipelines and managing code deployment lifecycles.
- Familiarity with containerization and container orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes, Helm).
- Strong scripting skills (Bash, Python, or similar).
- Understanding of security best practices in a DevSecOps context, especially within regulated environments.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional teams.
- Willingness to quickly adapt to new tools, technologies, and best practices.
- Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
- Collaborative spirit (did we mention collaboration already?).
- Ability to document processes and explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Precision in deployments, testing, and configuration.
What would blow us away:
- You have all the AWS certifications.
Even if you don’t meet 100% of the qualifications, we encourage you to apply. At Skyward, we’re focused on hiring individuals with the right skills and passion to grow, not just checking off every box.
And now the important part. What we offer you:
- Medical, dental, vision insurance (fully paid for employees)
- 15 days of paid leave
- 7 days of sick leave
- 2 days bereavement leave
- 11 paid Federal holidays
- Up to 40 hours for jury duty
- 401K with 4% employer contribution (and no vesting period)
- Up to 4 weeks of paid paternity and maternity leave
- Company provided laptop
- $5,000 per year for professional development
- $600 per year for technical supplies and equipment
- $2,000 referral bonus
- Life and disability insurance
- HSA and FSA
- Legal Shield and ID Shield Voluntary Benefits
- Opportunity to work in a collaborative, motivated team focused on modernizing government services with cutting-edge technology and innovative solutions. Who says government work can’t be exciting!
$115,000 - $150,000 a year
We know great work deserves great pay. That’s why we ensure our compensation is not only competitive but also fair and transparent, as required by Maryland law. Expect a salary that matches your skills, experience, location, and the value you bring to the table —because you’re worth it!
At Skyward, we are committed to creating an environment where everyone, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, or background, can thrive. We support flexible working hours and remote opportunities to help maintain a healthy work-life balance for all employees, including caregivers and those with unique needs.
Offers of employment with Skyward are contingent upon acceptable results of a background investigation.
Applicants must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance due to the nature of our work as a government contractor.
