Software Integration Lead

AM Pierce and Associates

Software Integration Lead - CI/CD Pipeline (PMA-281)

Who We Are:

We are a stable and growing company who offers our employees a rich benefits package, supportive and flexible work environment, and the opportunity to work with experts in their field.

The Position:

We are seeking a highly experienced and skilled Software Integration Lead to oversee and drive software integration initiatives within our Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.

Salary:

The estimated salary range for this position is $180,000 - $205,000 annually, based upon an individuals level of experience, skillset, and education. The range that is given is an estimate and may vary based on contractual constraints. At AM Pierce and Associates, it is our goal to provide equitable compensation to all employees.

The Location:

Patuxent River, MD

The Work Environment:

On-Site

The Description:

This role is pivotal in unifying infrastructure, tools, processes, and workforce skills across PMA-281 product lines, ensuring seamless integration and compliance with DoD standards.

Other duties/responsibilities include:

1. Integration Strategy Development

• Design and Implement Integration Frameworks:
• - Develop scalable and maintainable software integration frameworks using industry-standard tools (e.g., MuleSoft, Apache Camel, IBM Integration Bus).
• Ensure integration frameworks are compatible with CI/CD pipelines and support various integration types (API, service-oriented architecture, etc.).
• Align with DoD Strategies:
• - Ensure integration strategies comply with the DoD Software Modernization Strategy and DoD CIO DevOps Strategy, including relevant guidebooks and DevOps reference implementations.

1. CI/CD Pipeline Management

• Pipeline Configuration and Optimization:
• - Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using platforms like Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, Azure DevOps, or similar tools.
• Optimize pipeline performance to support automated builds, tests, deployments, and integrations, ensuring efficient workflow and reduced build times.
• Continuous Integration and Deployment:
• - Establish continuous integration and deployment practices to facilitate early detection of integration issues and ensure high-quality code releases.

1. Software Integration Leadership

• Lead and Mentor Integration Engineers:
• - Guide a team of integration engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence.
• Provide training and support to team members on best practices in software integration and CI/CD pipeline management.
• Project Management:
• - Manage integration projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and meet quality standards.
• Allocate resources effectively to optimize integration efforts across multiple product lines.

1. Technical Consulting and Collaboration

• Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams:
• - Work closely with development, DevOps, cybersecurity, and product teams to ensure seamless integration within the software development lifecycle.
• Provide technical consulting to product lines on best practices in software integration, CI/CD, and quality assurance.
• Develop Analytical Frameworks:
• - Create frameworks for as essing integration effectiveness, ROI calculations, and impact analysis on the CI/CD pipeline.

1. Monitoring, Reporting, and Continuous Improvement

Implement Monitoring Solutions:

• Utilize tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK Stack to monitor integration processes and analyze logs for troubleshooting.

Reporting and Metrics: