Junior DevOps Engineer — Rockville, MD

uejay is seeking a Junior DevOps Engineer to support Linux systems administration, AWS cloud infrastructure, and DevSecOps automation. This position will focus on supporting CI/CD pipelines, container technologies, and automated software deployments using tools such as Harness.

The ideal candidate will have 1–2 years of hands-on experience in systems engineering, DevOps, or cloud infrastructure, with foundational knowledge of AWS, Linux, container administration, and software deployment automation.

Key Responsibilities • Assist with managing and automating software deployments using Harness.

• Support administration, configuration, and troubleshooting of container platforms, including Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift, or AWS EKS.

• Assist with building, maintaining, and improving automated DevSecOps and CI/CD pipelines within AWS environments.

• Support Linux systems administration, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

• Collaborate with senior engineers to improve continuous integration, continuous delivery, and deployment automation processes.

• Assist with troubleshooting infrastructure, CI/CD pipeline, and software deployment issues.

• Support automation and scripting activities to streamline infrastructure and deployment operations.

• Collaborate with development, infrastructure, and security teams to support reliable software delivery.

Required Qualifications • 1–2 years of experience in systems engineering, DevOps, cloud infrastructure, or a related technical field.

• Exposure to Harness for deployment management and automation.

• Hands-on experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and automated CI/CD pipelines.

• Working knowledge of Linux operating systems, including administration, configuration, and troubleshooting.

• Experience with at least one container platform: Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift, or AWS EKS.

• Basic understanding of automation, scripting, and software deployment processes.

• Ability to explain CI/CD automation, security scanning, and deployment processes.

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with senior engineers and cross-functional technical teams.

Preferred Qualifications • Experience migrating Jenkins CI/CD pipelines to Harness.

• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools and practices.

• Knowledge of DevSecOps best practices, including automated security scanning and deployment workflows.

Employer Information uejay is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Benefits Overview uejay offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability insurance; a 401(k) plan; paid time off and paid holidays.