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31 results for Systems Engineer in Washington, DC

Software Engineer
  • Washington, DC
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 50 - 65 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Job Title: Software Engineer (Microsoft Stack / .NET)</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Washington, DC </p><p><strong>Company:</strong> Robert Half </p><p><strong>Tech Focus:</strong> .NET 10/11, Azure, Blazor, and AI-Integration</p><p><br></p><p>Role Overview</p><p>You will be responsible for designing and developing the next generation of enterprise applications that power the District’s most critical industries. In 2026, our &quot;Microsoft Stack&quot; isn&#39;t just about the backend; it&#39;s a full-stack journey using <strong>Blazor</strong> for interactive UIs, <strong>.NET Aspire</strong> for cloud-ready distribution, and <strong>Azure OpenAI</strong> to build intelligent features directly into the business workflow.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
  • 2026-02-16T00:00:00Z
Security Engineer
  • Washington, DC
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 57 - 92 USD / Hourly
  • <p><strong>Overview</strong></p><p>We are seeking an experienced <strong>Security Engineer</strong> to design, implement, and support security controls across enterprise systems, cloud environments, and networks. This role focuses on threat detection, vulnerability management, incident response, and maintaining strong security posture across the organization. The ideal candidate has hands‑on experience with modern security tools, cloud platforms, and industry best practices.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Implement and maintain security tools including EDR, SIEM, vulnerability scanners, and identity security solutions.</li><li>Monitor security events, analyze alerts, and respond to potential threats.</li><li>Conduct security assessments, vulnerability scans, and remediation planning.</li><li>Support security operations including incident triage, investigations, and documentation.</li><li>Maintain and improve cloud and on‑prem security configurations (AWS, Azure, O365, firewalls, network appliances).</li><li>Develop and enforce security policies, standards, and technical controls.</li><li>Support IAM processes including MFA enforcement, privilege management, and access reviews.</li><li>Partner with Infrastructure, Cloud, and DevOps teams to ensure secure architectures.</li><li>Contribute to security automation, hardening, and continuous improvement initiatives.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-03-05T00:00:00Z
Security Engineer
  • Baltimore, MD
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 57 - 92 USD / Hourly
  • <p><strong>Overview</strong></p><p>We are seeking an experienced <strong>Security Engineer</strong> to design, implement, and support security controls across enterprise systems, cloud environments, and networks. This role focuses on threat detection, vulnerability management, incident response, and maintaining strong security posture across the organization. The ideal candidate has hands‑on experience with modern security tools, cloud platforms, and industry best practices.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Implement and maintain security tools including EDR, SIEM, vulnerability scanners, and identity security solutions.</li><li>Monitor security events, analyze alerts, and respond to potential threats.</li><li>Conduct security assessments, vulnerability scans, and remediation planning.</li><li>Support security operations including incident triage, investigations, and documentation.</li><li>Maintain and improve cloud and on‑prem security configurations (AWS, Azure, O365, firewalls, network appliances).</li><li>Develop and enforce security policies, standards, and technical controls.</li><li>Support IAM processes including MFA enforcement, privilege management, and access reviews.</li><li>Partner with Infrastructure, Cloud, and DevOps teams to ensure secure architectures.</li><li>Contribute to security automation, hardening, and continuous improvement initiatives.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-03-05T00:00:00Z
Security Engineer
  • Falls Church, VA
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 57 - 95 USD / Hourly
  • <p><strong>Overview</strong></p><p>We are seeking an experienced <strong>Security Engineer</strong> to design, implement, and support security controls across enterprise systems, cloud environments, and networks. This role focuses on threat detection, vulnerability management, incident response, and maintaining strong security posture across the organization. The ideal candidate has hands‑on experience with modern security tools, cloud platforms, and industry best practices.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Implement and maintain security tools including EDR, SIEM, vulnerability scanners, and identity security solutions.</li><li>Monitor security events, analyze alerts, and respond to potential threats.</li><li>Conduct security assessments, vulnerability scans, and remediation planning.</li><li>Support security operations including incident triage, investigations, and documentation.</li><li>Maintain and improve cloud and on‑prem security configurations (AWS, Azure, O365, firewalls, network appliances).</li><li>Develop and enforce security policies, standards, and technical controls.</li><li>Support IAM processes including MFA enforcement, privilege management, and access reviews.</li><li>Partner with Infrastructure, Cloud, and DevOps teams to ensure secure architectures.</li><li>Contribute to security automation, hardening, and continuous improvement initiatives.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-03-05T00:00:00Z
Security Engineer
  • Chevy Chase, MD
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 57 - 92 USD / Hourly
  • <p><strong>Overview</strong></p><p>We are seeking an experienced <strong>Security Engineer</strong> to design, implement, and support security controls across enterprise systems, cloud environments, and networks. This role focuses on threat detection, vulnerability management, incident response, and maintaining strong security posture across the organization. The ideal candidate has hands‑on experience with modern security tools, cloud platforms, and industry best practices.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Implement and maintain security tools including EDR, SIEM, vulnerability scanners, and identity security solutions.</li><li>Monitor security events, analyze alerts, and respond to potential threats.</li><li>Conduct security assessments, vulnerability scans, and remediation planning.</li><li>Support security operations including incident triage, investigations, and documentation.</li><li>Maintain and improve cloud and on‑prem security configurations (AWS, Azure, O365, firewalls, network appliances).</li><li>Develop and enforce security policies, standards, and technical controls.</li><li>Support IAM processes including MFA enforcement, privilege management, and access reviews.</li><li>Partner with Infrastructure, Cloud, and DevOps teams to ensure secure architectures.</li><li>Contribute to security automation, hardening, and continuous improvement initiatives.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-03-05T00:00:00Z
Cyber Security Engineer
  • Washington, DC
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 83 - 88 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Position Overview</p><p>We are seeking a Mid-Level Cyber Security Engineer to provide expert cyber domain guidance across compliance, vulnerability assessment, cyber defense, and incident response activities. This position supports a highly technical environment requiring hands‑on security engineering, risk assessment, and continuous monitoring across systems with varying classification levels. The ideal candidate brings strong technical depth, excellent communication skills, and the ability to lead or guide other technical staff in cyber‑related initiatives.</p><p><br></p><p>This role is 100% onsite in Washington, DC and requires the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p>Cyber Security Engineering &amp; Analysis</p><ul><li>Conduct and review complex cybersecurity assessments</li><li>Identify system vulnerabilities and areas of non‑compliance with cybersecurity standards</li><li>Recommend mitigation strategies and risk‑reduction approaches</li><li>Perform research, evaluation, and development in advanced cybersecurity areas</li></ul><p>Security Operations &amp; Monitoring</p><ul><li>Perform and maintain vulnerability scans, generating clear reports for leadership</li><li>Track and report Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) compliance</li><li>Support incident response teams with domain-specific expertise</li><li>Maintain a library of security audit tools and related testing processes</li></ul><p>Risk Management &amp; Compliance</p><ul><li>Review and update Authorization to Operate (ATO) documentation</li><li>Manage and report Plan of Action &amp; Milestones (POA&amp;M) compliance</li><li>Review Certification &amp; Accreditation (C&amp;A) documentation for compliance and completeness</li><li>Ensure systems adhere to agency standards, regulatory frameworks, and RMF requirements</li></ul><p>Technical Leadership &amp; Collaboration</p><ul><li>Provide cybersecurity guidance to penetration testers, analysts, incident handlers, and support teams</li><li>Lead or support integration of cyber requirements into IT and communication systems</li><li>Assist with managing networks and systems across multiple classification environments</li><li>Coordinate with cross‑functional engineering teams and mentor technical staff</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-02-26T00:00:00Z
Cyber Security Engineer
  • Washington, DC
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 100 - 105 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Position Overview</p><p>We are seeking a Cyber Security Engineer to provide hands‑on cyber expertise across compliance, vulnerability management, incident response, and secure systems engineering. The role supports complex networks and systems (including multi‑classification environments), integrates cybersecurity into IT/communications platforms, and guides cross‑functional technical teams. This position is 100% onsite in Washington, DC and requires eligibility for a Public Trust.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p>Cyber Engineering &amp; Analysis</p><ul><li>Conduct and review technical cybersecurity assessments.</li><li>Identify vulnerabilities and non‑compliance with cybersecurity standards; recommend mitigations.</li><li>Perform research, design evaluation, technical development, and system integration planning.</li></ul><p>Security Operations &amp; Monitoring</p><ul><li>Perform and maintain vulnerability scans; produce clear reports and metrics.</li><li>Track and report IAVM (Information Assurance Vulnerability Management) compliance.</li><li>Maintain a curated library of security audit tools and procedures for testing, internal audits, incident response, and diagnosis.</li></ul><p>Risk Management &amp; Authorization</p><ul><li>Maintain Authorization to Operate (ATO) records and supporting artifacts.</li><li>Manage and report POA&amp;M (Plan of Action &amp; Milestones) compliance.</li><li>Review C&amp;A (Certification &amp; Accreditation) documentation for completeness and compliance.</li></ul><p>Architecture, Integration &amp; Leadership</p><ul><li>Integrate cybersecurity requirements with IT and communications systems.</li><li>Guide/coordinate activities of penetration testers, incident handlers, cyber analysts, and product support teams.</li><li>Lead or contribute to complex cyber, engineering, and architecture tasks; mentor technical staff as needed.</li></ul>
  • 2026-02-25T00:00:00Z
Software Engineering II
  • Gaithersburg, MD
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 53 - 60 USD / Hourly
  • <p><strong>Locations:</strong> Gaithersburg, MD • Eagan, MN • Egg Harbor, NJ</p><p><strong>Schedule:</strong> Hybrid (3 days onsite / 2 days remote)</p><p><strong>Clearance:</strong> Ability to obtain and maintain Public Trust (U.S. Citizenship required)</p><p><strong>Overview</strong></p><p>We are seeking a Junior Software Engineer with AI-enabled development experience to support a large-scale modernization program involving real‑time, high‑availability, safety‑critical systems. This role combines traditional software engineering with emerging AI‑augmented development techniques to enhance delivery, code quality, and system performance.</p><p>This position is ideal for engineers who actively apply AI in their day‑to‑day workflow and want to contribute to a mission-critical, complex engineering environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></p><ul><li>Design, develop, test, and maintain software for real-time, high-availability systems.</li><li>Use AI-assisted development tools to accelerate coding, refactoring, debugging, and automated test generation.</li><li>Apply responsible AI practices across the full SDLC — requirements, design, implementation, testing, documentation, and code review.</li><li>Analyze complex system requirements and translate them into efficient, maintainable designs.</li><li>Develop and maintain automation scripts across development, test, and production environments.</li><li>Promote code quality, reuse, traceability, and cross-team collaboration.</li></ul>
  • 2026-03-11T00:00:00Z
Software Architect
  • Washington, DC
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 80 - 84 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Position Overview</p><p>We are seeking a Software Architect who can both deliver and “sell” the technical vision—someone who is equally comfortable architecting solutions and communicating them to business stakeholders and executives. You will create architecture blueprints, define application frameworks, and guide the integration of applications across a complex enterprise ecosystem. This role is 100% onsite in Washington, DC and requires strong stakeholder engagement, clear verbal/written communication, and the ability to discuss emerging technologies and their practical application.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Enterprise Architecture Leadership: Lead the design and implementation of the enterprise application architecture strategy aligned to business and IT goals.</li><li>Solution Delivery Ownership: Oversee the full lifecycle of enterprise applications—from ideation and design through deployment and operational support.</li><li>Systems Integration: Define and validate integration patterns across platforms and systems for high availability and interoperability (APIs, microservices, messaging).</li><li>Cloud Architecture: Architect cloud‑native and hybrid solutions on AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, optimizing for scalability, security, reliability, and cost.</li><li>Technical Evangelism: Present architecture options and trade‑offs to stakeholders; “sell the vision” and secure alignment across technical and non‑technical audiences.</li><li>Standards &amp; Governance: Produce architecture documentation (technical specs, process flows, integration patterns); contribute to standards, guardrails, and best practices.</li><li>Performance &amp; Reliability: Guide teams on non‑functional requirements (performance, security, observability, availability, DR).</li><li>Team Collaboration: Partner with engineering, product, and operations; mentor developers and influence sprint goals, estimates (including sprint pointing), and delivery quality.</li></ul>
  • 2026-02-19T00:00:00Z
Cloud Engineer
  • Washington, DC
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 60 - 110 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are seeking a Cloud Engineer to support the design, deployment, and maintenance of cloud infrastructure across our environments. This role focuses on building reliable, secure, and scalable cloud solutions while assisting development and IT teams with day‑to‑day cloud operations.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Deploy, configure, and manage cloud resources in AWS/Azure/GCP.</li><li>Maintain CI/CD pipelines and automate infrastructure tasks using tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar.</li><li>Monitor system performance, reliability, cost, and security posture across cloud workloads.</li><li>Support containerized applications (Docker/Kubernetes) and troubleshoot environment issues.</li><li>Implement cloud security best practices, including IAM, logging, patching, and network controls.</li><li>Assist with incident response, cloud migrations, and environment optimization.</li><li>Collaborate with engineering and IT teams to support application deployments and cloud operations.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
  • 2026-03-04T00:00:00Z
Cloud Engineer
  • Columbia, MD
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 59.375 - 68.75 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an experienced Cloud Engineer to join our team in Columbia, Maryland. In this long-term contract position, you will play a key role in managing and securing our cloud infrastructure, focusing on Microsoft Azure and related technologies. The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge of identity and access management, endpoint security, and cloud monitoring tools to ensure the safety and compliance of our systems.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage and administer Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), including user and group management, conditional access policies, and privileged identity governance.<br>• Configure and oversee Microsoft Intune for device compliance, configuration profiles, and application deployment across various platforms.<br>• Monitor and respond to security incidents using tools such as Microsoft Sentinel and Microsoft Defender solutions.<br>• Implement and maintain Zero Trust security principles, ensuring adherence to best practices and compliance standards.<br>• Support hybrid identity environments, including Azure AD Connect and Cloud Sync, ensuring seamless integration.<br>• Develop and maintain documentation, runbooks, and standard operating procedures for security and cloud operations.<br>• Conduct security assessments, remediate vulnerabilities, and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.<br>• Collaborate with audit teams to support compliance requirements and maintain security controls.<br>• Provide operational troubleshooting and support for endpoint management and cloud security solutions.
  • 2026-02-17T00:00:00Z
Cloud Engineer
  • Falls Church, VA
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 60 - 110 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are seeking a Cloud Engineer to support the design, deployment, and maintenance of cloud infrastructure across our environments. This role focuses on building reliable, secure, and scalable cloud solutions while assisting development and IT teams with day‑to‑day cloud operations.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Deploy, configure, and manage cloud resources in AWS/Azure/GCP.</li><li>Maintain CI/CD pipelines and automate infrastructure tasks using tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar.</li><li>Monitor system performance, reliability, cost, and security posture across cloud workloads.</li><li>Support containerized applications (Docker/Kubernetes) and troubleshoot environment issues.</li><li>Implement cloud security best practices, including IAM, logging, patching, and network controls.</li><li>Assist with incident response, cloud migrations, and environment optimization.</li><li>Collaborate with engineering and IT teams to support application deployments and cloud operations.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-03-05T00:00:00Z
Cloud Engineer
  • Bethesda, MD
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 60 - 110 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are seeking a Cloud Engineer to support the design, deployment, and maintenance of cloud infrastructure across our environments. This role focuses on building reliable, secure, and scalable cloud solutions while assisting development and IT teams with day‑to‑day cloud operations.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Deploy, configure, and manage cloud resources in AWS/Azure/GCP.</li><li>Maintain CI/CD pipelines and automate infrastructure tasks using tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar.</li><li>Monitor system performance, reliability, cost, and security posture across cloud workloads.</li><li>Support containerized applications (Docker/Kubernetes) and troubleshoot environment issues.</li><li>Implement cloud security best practices, including IAM, logging, patching, and network controls.</li><li>Assist with incident response, cloud migrations, and environment optimization.</li><li>Collaborate with engineering and IT teams to support application deployments and cloud operations.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-03-05T00:00:00Z
Cloud Engineer
  • Baltimore, MD
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 60 - 110 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are seeking a Cloud Engineer to support the design, deployment, and maintenance of cloud infrastructure across our environments. This role focuses on building reliable, secure, and scalable cloud solutions while assisting development and IT teams with day‑to‑day cloud operations.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Deploy, configure, and manage cloud resources in AWS/Azure/GCP.</li><li>Maintain CI/CD pipelines and automate infrastructure tasks using tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar.</li><li>Monitor system performance, reliability, cost, and security posture across cloud workloads.</li><li>Support containerized applications (Docker/Kubernetes) and troubleshoot environment issues.</li><li>Implement cloud security best practices, including IAM, logging, patching, and network controls.</li><li>Assist with incident response, cloud migrations, and environment optimization.</li><li>Collaborate with engineering and IT teams to support application deployments and cloud operations.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-03-05T00:00:00Z
NETWORK ENGINEER IV
  • Washington, DC
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 53 - 58 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an experienced Network Engineer IV to provide advanced network engineering support for a variety of programs. In this role, you will leverage your expertise to design, evaluate, and enhance network components while ensuring seamless integration and implementation. This is a long-term contract position based in Houston, Texas.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Design and evaluate network components to ensure optimal performance and reliability.<br>• Recommend and implement new technologies to enhance existing network capabilities.<br>• Provide comprehensive engineering support throughout the system lifecycle, including analysis, development, integration, and testing.<br>• Address complex network issues by analyzing data and developing innovative solutions.<br>• Collaborate with senior management and stakeholders to align network strategies with organizational goals.<br>• Establish operational workflows and best practices to maintain network efficiency.<br>• Supervise and guide team members on technical assignments and procedures.<br>• Develop and update policies related to network engineering and operations.<br>• Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and organizational requirements.<br>• Act independently to determine methods and approaches for new projects and network enhancements.
  • 2026-02-16T00:00:00Z
Senior Software Engineer
  • Gaithersburg, MD
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 88 - 93 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Robert Half is seeking a Senior Software Engineer with AI‑enabled development experience to support the modernization of a real-time, high-availability air traffic management platform. This role offers the opportunity to work on safety-critical systems that directly support national airspace operations in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.</p><p>You will contribute to the development and sustainment of complex software systems using both traditional systems engineering practices and AI‑augmented development techniques throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Design, develop, test, and maintain software for real-time, high-availability systems</li><li>Apply AI-assisted development tools to accelerate coding, refactoring, debugging, and automated test generation</li><li>Utilize AI responsibly across the full SDLC including:</li><li>Requirements analysis</li><li>System design</li><li>Implementation</li><li>Testing</li><li>Documentation</li><li>Code review</li><li>Analyze complex system requirements and translate them into efficient, maintainable software designs</li><li>Develop and maintain automation scripts across development, test, and production environments</li><li>Promote code quality, reuse, traceability, and cross-team collaboratio</li></ul>
  • 2026-03-10T00:00:00Z
DevOps Engineer
  • Rockville, MD
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 67.92 - 71.52 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Our company is seeking a talented DevOps Engineer to join our team on a contract basis. In this role, you will collaborate closely with development, QA, and IT teams to streamline and enhance deployment pipelines, automation, and cloud infrastructure. The ideal candidate is adept at solving complex problems, communicates well, and is proactive in identifying and implementing continuous improvement opportunities. Key Responsibilities: Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support scalable application development and deployment. Automate software build and deployment processes to improve reliability and efficiency. Manage and optimize cloud infrastructure (such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform). Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues related to infrastructure, deployment, and automation. Collaborate with developers and other team members to identify requirements and deliver technical solutions aligned with project goals. Maintain infrastructure as code using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or similar. Implement and uphold security best practices in DevOps workflows and cloud architectures. Document procedures and share knowledge across the team to support a collaborative work environment.</p>
  • 2026-03-03T00:00:00Z
DevOps Engineer
  • McLean, VA
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 68.01 - 74.51 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Our company is seeking a talented DevOps Engineer to join our team on a contract basis. In this role, you will collaborate closely with development, QA, and IT teams to streamline and enhance deployment pipelines, automation, and cloud infrastructure. The ideal candidate is adept at solving complex problems, communicates well, and is proactive in identifying and implementing continuous improvement opportunities. Key Responsibilities: Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support scalable application development and deployment. Automate software build and deployment processes to improve reliability and efficiency. Manage and optimize cloud infrastructure (such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform). Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues related to infrastructure, deployment, and automation. Collaborate with developers and other team members to identify requirements and deliver technical solutions aligned with project goals. Maintain infrastructure as code using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or similar. Implement and uphold security best practices in DevOps workflows and cloud architectures. Document procedures and share knowledge across the team to support a collaborative work environment.</p>
  • 2026-03-03T00:00:00Z
DevOps Engineer
  • Washington, DC
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 70 - 100 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Job Title: DevOps Engineer (Platform Specialist)</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Washington, DC (Hybrid – 2 days onsite near K Street/Penn Quarter)</p><p><strong>Company:</strong> Robert Half </p><p><strong>Experience Level:</strong> Mid-to-Senior (4+ years)</p><p>The Mission</p><p>Your goal is to make software delivery invisible. You will design and maintain the Internal Developer Platform (IDP) that our engineering teams use to deploy applications. You aren&#39;t just a &quot;support&quot; person; you are a builder who treats &quot;Infrastructure as Code&quot; as a product. Your focus will be on transitioning from traditional CI/CD to <strong>autonomous, self-healing pipelines.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
  • 2026-02-16T00:00:00Z
DevOps Engineer
  • Washington, DC
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 68.27 - 74.24 USD / Hourly
  • Our company is seeking a talented DevOps Engineer to join our team on a contract basis. In this role, you will collaborate closely with development, QA, and IT teams to streamline and enhance deployment pipelines, automation, and cloud infrastructure. The ideal candidate is adept at solving complex problems, communicates well, and is proactive in identifying and implementing continuous improvement opportunities. Key Responsibilities: Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support scalable application development and deployment. Automate software build and deployment processes to improve reliability and efficiency. Manage and optimize cloud infrastructure (such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform). Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues related to infrastructure, deployment, and automation. Collaborate with developers and other team members to identify requirements and deliver technical solutions aligned with project goals. Maintain infrastructure as code using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or similar. Implement and uphold security best practices in DevOps workflows and cloud architectures. Document procedures and share knowledge across the team to support a collaborative work environment.
  • 2026-03-03T00:00:00Z
DevOps Engineer
  • Baltimore, MD
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 62.05 - 68.24 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Our company is seeking a talented DevOps Engineer to join our team on a contract basis. In this role, you will collaborate closely with development, QA, and IT teams to streamline and enhance deployment pipelines, automation, and cloud infrastructure. The ideal candidate is adept at solving complex problems, communicates well, and is proactive in identifying and implementing continuous improvement opportunities. Key Responsibilities: Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support scalable application development and deployment. Automate software build and deployment processes to improve reliability and efficiency. Manage and optimize cloud infrastructure (such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform). Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues related to infrastructure, deployment, and automation. Collaborate with developers and other team members to identify requirements and deliver technical solutions aligned with project goals. Maintain infrastructure as code using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or similar. Implement and uphold security best practices in DevOps workflows and cloud architectures. Document procedures and share knowledge across the team to support a collaborative work environment.</p>
  • 2026-03-03T00:00:00Z
Software Developer
  • Washington, DC
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 45 - 80 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are seeking a Full Stack Engineer to design, build, and maintain scalable web applications across the full technology stack. In this role, you will work closely with product, design, and engineering teams to deliver high‑quality features, improve system performance, and ensure seamless user experiences. The ideal candidate is comfortable working across both front‑end and back‑end technologies, modern cloud environments, APIs, and databases.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Develop, test, and deploy full‑stack applications using modern front‑end and back‑end frameworks.</li><li>Build and maintain RESTful APIs and integration services.</li><li>Implement responsive, user-friendly UI components and front-end features.</li><li>Design and optimize database schemas, queries, and data models.</li><li>Work with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) to deploy and scale services.</li><li>Collaborate with product and design teams to translate requirements into technical solutions.</li><li>Ensure code quality through reviews, testing, and best practices.</li><li>Troubleshoot issues, improve performance, and enhance application reliability.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-02-26T00:00:00Z
Software Developer
  • Washington, DC
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 125000 - 150000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for a skilled Software Developer to join our team in Washington, District of Columbia. In this role, you will focus on creating and optimizing solutions using the Microsoft Power Platform while collaborating with stakeholders to address business needs. This position offers an exciting opportunity to leverage your expertise in software development to drive innovative and efficient solutions.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Collaborate with stakeholders, project managers, and technical teams to identify requirements and translate them into Power Platform solutions.<br>• Design and develop custom applications using Power Apps, ensuring smooth integration with existing systems.<br>• Create automated workflows using Power Automate to enhance business processes and minimize manual efforts.<br>• Develop and deploy conversational AI experiences with Copilot Studio to address organizational needs.<br>• Utilize programming languages such as JavaScript, Power Fx, and C# to build efficient and scalable solutions.<br>• Ensure that all solutions align with organizational goals and meet performance standards.<br>• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for Power Platform applications to maintain operational efficiency.<br>• Stay updated on emerging technologies and tools within the Microsoft ecosystem to continuously improve solutions.<br>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful implementation and delivery of projects.
  • 2026-03-03T00:00:00Z
Software Engineer in Test (SDET) – Java (Backend)
  • Washington, DC
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 50 - 55 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Software Engineer in Test (SDET) – Java (Backend)</p><p><strong>Hybrid – Washington, DC </strong></p><p><br></p><p>Job Summary</p><p>We’re hiring a <strong>Software Engineer in Test (SDET)</strong> who can <strong>write automation code in Java</strong> and owns the <strong>full backend testing lifecycle</strong> for modern service-based systems. This role is <strong>100% backend</strong> (no UI/front-end testing) and focuses on validating <strong>microservices and APIs</strong> running in a containerized environment. You’ll work closely with engineering and product teams to identify risk early, build reliable automated coverage, and speak up when something isn’t ready.</p><p>Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Build and maintain <strong>Java-based automated tests</strong> for backend services and APIs.</li><li>Execute and improve the <strong>end-to-end testing process</strong> (test planning, test execution, defect validation, regression).</li><li>Test <strong>microservices</strong> and distributed systems, including service-to-service behavior and integration points.</li><li>Validate <strong>REST APIs</strong> and troubleshoot issues through logs, debugging, and structured investigation.</li><li>Support <strong>performance testing using Gatling</strong>; expand/maintain performance suites as needed.</li><li>Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to <strong>raise concerns</strong>, communicate risk, and drive quality decisions.</li><li>Work with internal tooling used for automation and testing (no required external framework experience—strong fundamentals matter most).</li><li>Contribute to quality improvements across deployments and releases in <strong>Kubernetes</strong> environments.</li></ul>
  • 2026-02-16T00:00:00Z
Data Engineer
  • Washington, DC
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 55 - 65 USD / Hourly
  • <p>I’m building a world-class team to power our next generation of data products. We’re looking for a Senior Data Engineer who knows AWS inside and out—someone who can <strong>design secure, scalable data pipelines</strong>, <strong>own ETL/ELT workflows</strong>, <strong>engineer cloud data infrastructure</strong>, and <strong>deliver dimensional and semantic models</strong> that our analysts, data scientists, and applications can trust.</p><p>You’ll work closely with product, security, platform engineering, and analytics to move our architecture toward a <strong>real-time, governed, cost-aware</strong>, and <strong>highly automated</strong> data ecosystem.</p><p><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Design &amp; build end-to-end pipelines</strong> on AWS (batch and streaming) using services like <strong>Glue, EMR, Lambda, Step Functions, Kinesis, MSK</strong>, and <strong>Fargate</strong>.</li><li><strong>Develop robust ETL/ELT</strong> (PySpark, Spark SQL, SQL, Python) for structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data at scale.</li><li><strong>Own data storage &amp; processing layers</strong>: <strong>S3 (Lake/Lakehouse), Redshift (or Snowflake on AWS), DynamoDB</strong>, and <strong>Athena</strong> with strong partitioning, compaction, and performance tuning.</li><li><strong>Implement data models</strong> (3NF, dimensional/star, Data Vault, Lakehouse medallion) for analytics and operational workloads.</li><li><strong>Engineer secure infrastructure-as-code</strong> with <strong>Terraform</strong> (or <strong>CDK</strong>) across multi-account setups; implement CI/CD via <strong>GitHub Actions</strong> or <strong>AWS CodeBuild/CodePipeline</strong>.</li><li><strong>Harden security &amp; governance</strong>: use <strong>IAM</strong>, <strong>Lake Formation</strong>, <strong>KMS</strong>, <strong>Secrets Manager</strong>, <strong>VPC/PrivateLink</strong>, <strong>GLUE Catalog</strong>, and fine-grained access controls. Partner with SecOps on compliance (e.g., <strong>SOC 2</strong>, <strong>FedRAMP</strong>, <strong>HIPAA</strong> depending on dataset).</li><li><strong>Observability &amp; reliability</strong>: build monitoring with <strong>CloudWatch</strong>, <strong>OpenTelemetry</strong>, and data quality checks (e.g., <strong>Great Expectations</strong>, <strong>Deequ</strong>), implement SLOs and alerts.</li><li><strong>Champion best practices</strong>: code reviews, testing (unit/integration), documentation, runbooks, and blameless postmortems.</li><li><strong>Mentor</strong> mid-level engineers and collaborate on architectural decisions, standards, and technical roadmaps.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-03-10T00:00:00Z
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