Posted: 06/24/2026 Employment Type: Contract Job Number: 32015 Job Location: Remote Industry: SVCS - Services

Job Description

Position Title: Software Development and DevOps Engineer

Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Software Development and DevOps Engineer opportunity.

Job Responsibilities:

Provide technical ownership by influencing software architecture and development approaches that support long-term reliability and sustainability.
Design and implement new features and refactors with a focus on clarity, maintainability, and performance.
Ensure consistent architecture, configuration, testing, and documentation practices that satisfy regulated-environment requirements.
Create, maintain, and improve multi-repository CI/CD pipelines, testing strategies, and containerized workflows that provide consistent, traceable environments.
Own and improve recurring release processes by streamlining workflows, reinforcing regression test infrastructure, minimizing manual steps, and driving effective cross-team coordination.
Collaborate with IT, engineering analysts, and software developers to deliver robust tools, automated workflows, and sustainable practices that meet SQA requirements.
Provide onboarding, mentoring, and hands-on technical leadership across a complex scientific software ecosystem, emphasizing practical, modern software engineering and DevOps practices.
Reduce technical debt by championing maintainable design patterns, modernization opportunities, and consistent development standards.
Take on additional systems, services, and workflows as EAAS technical scope evolves.

Job Qualifications:

Minimum 10+ years in software development plus B.S. in Computer Science, Nuclear Engineering, Physics, or related discipline; or an advanced degree with equivalent experience.
Experience developing scientific software that schedules HPC workloads (e.g., via SLURM).
Strong background in CI/CD, automated testing, and modern development practices.
Proficiency with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Apptainer).
Proficiency with Python and modern Git-based development workflows.
Experience developing in SQA-regulated environments (e.g., NQA-1).
Strong communication, analytical thinking, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Ability to mentor contributors and guide teams through complex processes.

Additional Desired Job Qualifications:

Experience supporting engineering, scientific, or nuclear software.
Experience with automated documentation workflows.
Experience supporting multiple teams or shared platforms (e.g., frameworks, toolchains, or multi-repository environments).
Familiarity with compiled languages (e.g., Fortran, C/C++, Rust).
Understanding of numerical methods, modeling tools, or reactor analysis workflows.
Travel Required: 0-5%.

Job Details:

Job Type: Contract
Pay Rate Range: $56-$95/hr (Pay rates are approved based on candidate location, education and experience)
Location: 100% Remote
Export control regulations require candidates to be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Legal Permanent Resident, or of a protected person status

Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan.
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About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.

Meet Your Recruiter

Magic Demirel

As a Technical Recruiter at Protingent, I am excited to leverage my diverse background in education, leadership, and technology to connect talented professionals with opportunities that align with their skills and aspirations. My experience as an accomplished classroom educator and EdTech specialist has honed my ability to understand complex skill sets and identify the right fit for various roles.

I am passionate about…
…Building meaningful relationships with both candidates and clients to ensure mutual success
…Staying ahead of industry trends and understanding the evolving needs of the tech industry
…Creating efficient, streamlined processes that enhance the recruitment experience for all parties involved
…Supporting diverse, equitable, and inclusive hiring practices to create a more inclusive workforce

mdemirel@protingent.com

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