Senior DevOps Developer (JavaPython)

Senior DevOps Developer (Java/Python)

Location: McLean VA onsite but open to remote candidates.

Duration: 4 Months (Contract-to-Hire Potential)

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior DevOps Developer with strong experience in Java and Python to design build and enhance developer workspaces and automation tooling.
This role blends DevOps engineering end-user technology and technical evangelism to streamline developer onboarding accelerate workflow efficiency and promote best practices across teams.

The ideal candidate will bring a builders mindset to DevOps - not just a users perspective - with a proven ability to integrate Generative AI capabilities into development workflows.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement developer workspace solutions (physical virtualized or browser-based) to enable frictionless onboarding and day-2 support.
• Develop tools and utilities in Python and Java to enhance automation and developer experience.
• Advocate for and implement CI/CD improvements leveraging modern tools and frameworks such as Jenkins GitHub Actions and Azure DevOps.
• Manage desktop provisioning and software package management using technologies such as SCCM VDI or similar platforms.
• Lead initiatives to integrate Generative AI capabilities into developer workflows to improve productivity and solution quality.
• Partner with end-user collaboration and management teams to create seamless developer environments.
• Ensure all solutions meet audit risk and governance requirements.
• Act as a technical evangelist mentoring and guiding developers on best practices tooling and workflow integration.

Required Technical Skills :

Core Expertise:

• DevOps Engineering - CI/CD pipeline design configuration and management
• Programming Languages: Strong proficiency in Python and Java; familiarity with JavaScript a plus
• Containerization: Experience with container creation management and deployment
• Cloud DevOps: Understanding of cloud-native CI/CD tools and practices
• End-User Technology: Expertise in desktop provisioning software distribution and virtualized environments (SCCM VDI etc.)

Additional Skills:

• Experience integrating AI/ML or Generative AI capabilities into development workflows
• Working knowledge of networking concepts (cloud and on-premises)
• Familiarity with audit risk management and governance practices

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering or a related field (Masters preferred).
• Proven experience in DevOps software development and end-user technology roles.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical initiatives and collaborate across multiple teams.
• Strong analytical communication and mentorship skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced hybrid environment.

Nice-to-Have :

• Hands-on experience implementing AI-driven developer tools or integrating Generative AI into DevOps processes.
• Exposure to large-scale enterprise environments or government clients.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Headquartered in Leesburg Virginia Zenius Corporation is a HUBZone-certified small business. Zenius specializes in providing Grants Management IT Modernization Acquisition Management and Financial Management services to Federal agencies. Zenius is selected by Inc 5000 as one of the fastest-growing companies in the DC Metro Area awarded inand 2020. Zenius is also listed by Financial Times as one of the fastest-growing companies in the Americas in 2021. Zenius is an awardee of 2019 Best of Leesburg winner (Business Management Consultant category).

BENEFITS

Zenius Corporation is an employee-oriented company. Join us now and help us grow!

We offer a competitive benefits package that includes paid holidays and paid time off medical insurance including health vision dental insurance 401K matching Flexible Spending Account and flexible schedules as per business needs. We also work with our employees on training and professional certification plans that benefit the employee.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

Zenius Corporation provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin age disability genetic information marital status amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws. Zenius complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including but not limited to hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.

Zenius Corporation expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin age genetic information disability or veteran status.