Join us at Sparksoft, where we're not just another tech company—we're a catalyst for change. Our mission isn't just to offer IT solutions; it's to revolutionize the way you work. Here, passion isn't just a buzzword; it's the fuel behind groundbreaking ideas and transformative technologies. We serve a wide range of government clients, delivering impact that's felt across the nation.
Our true strength lies in our people. They're the problem-solvers and innovators consistently delivering extraordinary outcomes. With Sparksoft, you're not stepping into a routine job; you're joining a team committed to innovation and excellence. Our innovation extends beyond just delivering projects. Through our specialized Innovation Centers, we continuously refine our methods, ensuring we remain industry leaders.
We are Sparksoft!
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Be a part of the team that will provide engineering solutions for OpenShift towards operations and onboarding.
- Onboarding business workloads, support troubleshoot and triage problems.
- Be a part of the team that provide multitier support (Tier 1 to Tier 3), including the 24/7 escalation schedule.
- Develop and maintain Infrastructure as code using Lambda, AWS CloudFormation, Terraform and Puppet.
- Design automated, containerized cloud application platform solutions and integrate workloads to containerized workflows with automated CI/CD pipelines.
- Collaborate with Agile scrum teams or tenants to establish and manage Jenkins CI/CD pipelines.
- Integrate code analysis tools such as Sonar Cube, Fortify into the CI/CD pipelines.
- Provide access management to Infrastructure and DevOps tools.
- Troubleshoot Infrastructure issues, collaborate with AWS support for resolution.
- Develop automation to reduce the routine manual effort.
- Provide recommendations for enhancing system performance via analysis and potential modifications.
- Develop solution for Monitoring, Alerting, and Trending with AWS Cloudwatch, SNS, New Relic and Splunk etc..
- Engineering resources are expected to be available 24/7 for incident response during mission- critical events, commensurate with standard Marketplace SLOs / SLAs during the events.
Required Experience:
- 8+ years of IT experience
- 4+ years of relevant experience.
- DevOps Experience in AWS Cloud environment is a must using services like EC2, AWS S3, IAM, VPC Peering, RDS, NAT Gateway etc..
- In depth knowledge in Openshift/Kubernetes, preferably 4.x, ArgoCD and GitOps
- Experience with System configuration tools like Ansible.
- Experience in creating Build, Deployment config files for applications on OpenShift.
- Firsthand experience in building CI/CD pipelines with Red Hat OpenShift/OCP
- Proficient scripting skills in Perl/python/shell scripting
- Good communication skills, self-motivated and positive attitude to work independently in a team environment.
- Languages Frameworks: Java, Python, Go, Bash Scripting, Ansible Playbooks, etc.
- Tools (Plus): New Relic, Splunk, Ansible Automation Platform, Jenkins.
- Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
- Candidates must have lived in the United States 3 out of the past 5 years.
Preferred Experience:
- Comprehensive understanding of cloud delivery models: PaaS, SaaS, and IaaS.
- Knowledge, skills, and abilities to deploy OpenShift Container Platform in both public and private cloud.
- AWS Sysops administrator, DevOps engineer certifications are a plus.
Education and Certifications:
- Bachelors in computer science, Information Technology or equivalent.
WHAT WE OFFER:
At Sparksoft, we know that people do their best work when they feel supported, inspired, and connected. That’s why we’ve built a workplace that balances comprehensive benefits with a culture of collaboration and innovation. From flexible time off to professional growth opportunities, we’re committed to helping you thrive both inside and outside of work. When you join Sparksoft, you’ll enjoy:
- Competitive compensation and a 401(k) with employer contributions to help you plan for the future
- Flexible paid time off and hybrid ways of working that support true work-life balance
- Comprehensive health coverage—including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- A curated in-office experience designed to foster community, team connections, and innovation
- Opportunities to give back through Sparksoft Cares, including annual company-wide fundraising events
- Training and development programs that build new skills and prepare you for leadership roles
- A collaborative, transparent, and fun culture—recognized as a Great Place to Work®
Accessibility and Accommodations: Sparksoft Corporation is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals. If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact us at [email protected] or call 410-424-7700. Requests are reviewed and fulfilled on a case-by-case basis.
Security Notice: Your privacy and data security are important to us. Sparksoft Corporation will never request sensitive personal information via email. If you receive any suspicious communication claiming to be from Sparksoft, please report it immediately to our security team at [email protected].
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy: While Sparksoft recognizes the value of artificial intelligence in the workplace, our hiring process is designed to assess each candidate’s individual skills, judgment, and problem-solving abilities. To maintain the integrity of this process, the use of AI tools at any stage of the application or interview is strictly prohibited. Violations of this policy may result in disqualification from consideration.
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