We have an outstanding Contract position for a Software Engineer to join a leading Company located in the Fort Worth, TX surrounding area.
**US Citizenship is required.**
**Candidate must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.**
Responsibilities:
Applicant will be the software engineer responsible for supporting System Build Infrastructure.
This position is critical to the automation and configuration framework, system integration, and software build process in support of several programs.
This position will be responsible for supporting a software development team in integrating, supporting, and debugging software deliveries.
As well as design and develop automation utilities, troubleshoot and Support CI/CD build Pipelines, develop build automation infrastructure and automated tools.
Applicant will be expected to attend and participate in daily scrums, sprint reviews, and technical demos, evaluate impediments, and provide support for teams when issues arise.
Basic Hiring Criteria:
Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline (or equivalent experience).
Minimum 5 years of experience programming in Python.
Minimum 3 years of experience with the Linux/Unix command line.
Minimum 5 years of experience with software configuration management tools (Git, Artifactory, Nexus).
Desired Qualifications:
Familiar with GitLab CI/CD; can run pipelines, create basic jobs, and resolve common failures.
Experience building and running Docker containers; basic awareness of Kubernetes concepts and limited hands‑on deployment.
Understanding of core object‑oriented principles and can write class‑based code under guidance.
Capable of developing small to medium‑sized modules with reusable code patterns.
Knowledge of the code compilation process and its stages.
Good problem‑solving skills; can debug and improve scripts with assistance.
Effective communicator; collaborates well within a team.
Ability to assist in converting legacy scripts (e.g., Perl) to readable Python code.
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
The California Fair Chance Act
Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers