Build/Release Engineer

Leidos has an opening for a highly qualified Build/Release Engineer for the Multi-Domain Solutions Division. This is an exciting opportunity to bring your experience to support across all-domain large-scale weapon systems, Information Technology Systems, and Command and Control Systems to realize the Department of Defense Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC2). In this role you will support the Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS) Digital Infrastructure (DI) Processing Node (PN) team to design and implement CI/CD pipelines, manage our release processes and improve our overall software delivery lifecycle. ABMS is a top modernization priority for the Department of the Air Force and will be the backbone of a network-centric approach to battle management in partnership with all the services across JADC2. This position will work closely with Program Managers, domain engineers, and Government counterparts across Government and Industry partners.

This position will be remote friendly, but travel will be expected up to 25%.

Primary responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain build and release pipelines.
• Manage version control branching and tagging strategies (Git).
• Develop automation scripts and tools for build, packaging, and deployment processes.
• Collaborate with developers, QA, and operations teams to ensure reliable and smooth delivery.
• Maintain artifact repositories (Jfrog Artifactory) and release packages
• Create and maintain build environments and develop and execute build scripts and test automation
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve issues in CI/CD workflows and deployments.
• Create and maintain technical documentation for release procedures.
• Ensure compliance with security and audit requirements in release processes.

Required Qualifications:

• BS and 5+ years of professional experience INCLUDING experience with employing software configuration management principles. Experience can be considered in lieu of a degree.
• ship and an active Secret security clearance.
• Experience managing Git-based software repositories (versioning, branching, merging) and binary artifact repositories.
• Development experience with scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python, PowerShell, Groovy).
• Proven experience in the following:
  • Strong Understanding of DevSecOps Principles: Mastery of every phase of the software development release lifecycle, including continuous integration and deployment, automated testing, rapid incremental updates, developer-led improvements, and continuous compliance.
  • Source Code Management Expertise: Proficiency with SCM tools such as Git and GitLab, to manage code versions, track changes.
  • CI/CD Pipeline Development: Ability to configure and implement Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery pipelines using tools like GitLab CI/CD and JFrog Artifactory.
  • Programming and Scripting Proficiency: Fluency in languages such as Python, Linux shells (Bash and Shell), Windows PowerShell, YAML.
  • Automation and Orchestration Skills: Experience with automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform) and cloud and container orchestration platforms (e.g., AWS, Kubernetes, Docker) to enforce consistent, secure configurations and streamline deployment workflows.
• Experience with software CM in a Product Line Engineering (PLE) process.
• Strong background with Jira usage and Confluence page administration.
• Experience in fast-paced continuous change integration environments.
• Proven ability to define and implement Software Configuration Management processes in an enterprise environment.
• Self-starter that can work independently while possessing the communication skills to work effectively with software development teams and customers.
• Strong oral and written communications skills.
• Ability to develop effective cross-functional working relationships.
• Ability to travel as needed by the program.

Original Posting:
June 25, 2025
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:
Pay Range $85,150.00 - $153,925.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.