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Software Developer / DevOps Engineer - 12+ Month Contract - Austin, TX (Onsite)
Location: Austin, TX (Onsite)
Duration: 12+ Months (Long-Term Contract)
Employment Type: Contract
Industry: Public Sector / Enterprise Software Development
Company: iSphere - IT Staffing and Solutions
Opportunity Overview:
iSphere is seeking a highly skilled Software Developer / DevOps Engineer for a long-term contract based in Austin, TX. This role combines advanced software development responsibilities with DevOps, infrastructure automation, and administration of critical tools such as GitHub Enterprise, Jira, AWS, and CI/CD environments. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable writing code, managing cloud resources, and administering development platforms.
As a key member of an Agile team, you ll analyze requirements, design and develop software solutions, configure supporting infrastructure, and ensure optimal performance and compliance of development pipelines.
Key Responsibilities:
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Develop and implement software solutions based on requirements analysis and systems design
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Create and maintain technical and design documentation
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Perform troubleshooting, debugging, and performance tuning of applications and systems
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Provide technical support during testing, deployment, and production rollouts
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Administer and configure GitHub Enterprise repositories, branching strategies, workflows, and governance
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Set up and manage CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Ansible, and Docker
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Administer and customize Jira projects, workflows, custom fields, permissions, and automation rules
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Manage and optimize AWS infrastructure, including provisioning EC2 instances, VPCs, IAM roles, and storage
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Provision and maintain Hyper-V environments, ensuring reliable VM configurations and disaster recovery
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Work collaboratively in Agile Scrum teams and contribute to sprint planning, standups, and retrospectives
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Support asset and service account management processes
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Utilize BMC Helix ticketing system for incident and task tracking
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Develop and integrate webhooks into GitHub for compliance automation and monitoring
Minimum Required Qualifications:
| Years | Required/Preferred | Experience |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Required | Hands-on administration and configuration of Atlassian Jira |
| 8 | Required | Proven ability to administer and support GitHub Enterprise Cloud |
| 8 | Required | Advanced skills in analyzing and resolving complex technical issues |
| 8 | Required | Supporting and training end users across all technical levels |
| 8 | Required | Administration of Hyper-V servers, hardware, backup, and disaster recovery |
| 8 | Required | Extensive experience with Continuous Integration/Delivery models |
| 8 | Required | Expertise with automation/build tools: Jenkins, Docker, Ansible, OpenShift; app/web servers: WebSphere, JBoss, Tomcat; scripting: Maven, Shell, Ruby, Perl, Python; databases: Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL |
| 8 | Required | Hands-on experience integrating webhooks into GitHub projects for compliance and automation |
| 5 | Preferred | Experience on large-scale Agile projects, demonstrating effective collaboration and delivery |
Preferred Skills:
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Development experience with Python, JavaScript, Angular, or related modern technologies
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Familiarity with PostgreSQL and Oracle databases
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Hands-on experience with Virtual Machine provisioning/de-provisioning across cloud or Hyper-V environments
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Familiarity with IBM Rational Application Developer, Eclipse, or similar IDEs
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Solid understanding of asset and service account management best practices
Why Join iSphere?
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Long-term opportunity with stability and growth potential
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Join a dynamic team supporting complex, high-visibility projects
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Use your DevOps, development, and infrastructure skills to drive impactful solutions
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Work with cutting-edge tools in a fast-paced Agile environment