Build and deploy cloud-native applications for Department of Defense customers. The role focuses on Cloud/DevOps engineering for a large data-processing application, using AWS, GitLab CI/CD, Kubernetes, and source control. Responsibilities include supporting software development lifecycle practices, collaborating cross-functionally, continuously improving team processes, and potentially deploying observability tooling. Preferred experience includes Python, DoD customers, OpenShift, Istio, and Argo CD.
Awetomaton is seeking a Cloud/DevOps Engineer to help build and deploy cloud native applications for our customers within the Department of Defense. In this role, you will work on a fast-moving team that is building a large data processing application.
An active TS/SCI is required. The ideal candidate will possess a BS degree or higher in engineering or related field with 5+ years experience working with Amazon Web Services, Gitlab CI/CD, and Kubernetes. We are actively considering candidates with a planned November 2026 start date.
Criteria for success
- Communication – Communicates clearly and effectively with technical and non-technical audiences
- Continuous Improvement – Looks for opportunities to make the team's process and outcomes better
- Adaptability – Understands that Agile is a mindset and adapts practices to the needs of the team and organization
Required Experience and Skills
- U.S. Citizenship
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field; equivalent experience may be considered
- Minimum of five (5) years of professional Cloud/DevOps experience
- Demonstrated experience working with AWS, GitLab, and Kubernetes
- Experience with Git or another source control management system
- Understanding of software development lifecycle principles and practices
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work effectively within a collaborative, cross-functional technical team
Desired Education and Experience
- Experience developing software in Python
- Previous experience supporting Department of Defense or other government customers in operational environments
- Experience working with and deploying open-source observability tooling in a kubernetes environment
- Experience with OpenShift Container Platform, Istio, and ArgoCD
About Awetomaton
We build software that enables humans to make informed decisions from raw intel data, with a specialization in satellite collection. We are a Dayton-based defense startup that believes there is a critical skill & culture gap - one we are filling with high-output, mission focused engineering talent. Results matter to our customers. We've never lost a customer because we deliver what they need. Awetomaton is where you do work that matters with a passionate team in an environment that inspires your creativity.
Benefits
We provide industry leading benefits that balance your health & wellbeing today, as well as lay a solid financial future into retirement. Highlights of our benefit plan include:
- Flexible time off totaling 36 days / year. No questions asked.
- 100% 401k company match up to IRS annual limits. This is a benefit of up to $24,500 for 2026.
- Health plan through Blue Cross Blue Shield with Health Savings Account (HSA). We pay 95% of employee premiums including family plans.
- Employee favorite: Tech and Wellness reimbursement of $3000 / year. Treat yourself with the newest gadgets or athletic gear. No approvals required.
- Annual profit sharing as 401k contribution. No set percent and dependent on annual company performance. Benefit is above and beyond 401k match.
- MacBook laptop and well-equipped office spaces for optimal productivity in office and on-the-go.
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