Software Systems Engineer jobs in Birmingham, AL

The DevOps Engineer is responsible for bridging the gap between development and operations, ensuring the swift and reliable deployment of software applications. They facilitate collaboration between software developers, system operators, and other IT staff to automate and streamline the organization’s software development and deployment processes. You will also be a thought leader across the technology organization that champions the delivery of cloud native modern software. This is an exciting opportunity for a forward-thinking professional able to conceptualize, deliver, and support the technology our employees and partners need to succeed.

Competencies:

• Agile Software Development and Management: Ability to excel within an "Agile" environment (i.e. user stories, iterative development, continuous integration, continuous delivery, shared ownership, test-driven development, etc.)
• Microservices Architecture: Deep understanding of microservices principles, patterns, and challenges. Experience with designing and deploying microservice-based architectures, especially in a cloud-native environment.
• CI/CD Pipeline Construction and Management: Proven track record in setting up and managing complex CI/CD workflows using tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, or similar. Ability to integrate automated testing and security scanning within the CI/CD pipelines to ensure code quality and security.
• Containerization and Orchestration: Experienced with Docker, including building docker images, docker-compose, and Docker file best practices. Proficiency in container orchestration with Kubernetes, including deployments, services, ingress controllers, and stateful sets, as well as Helm charts for package management.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Strong experience with IaC tools such as Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation, or Pulumi. Ability to write, maintain, and deploy infrastructure code to manage cloud resources efficiently and securely.
• Cloud Platforms: In-depth knowledge of at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, GCP) with experience in utilizing their services for deploying and managing microservices, including but not limited to compute, storage, networking, disaster recovery, and security services.
• Scripting and Automation: Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell for automation of deployment tasks, infrastructure provisioning, and operational scripts.
• Monitoring, Logging, and Observability: Experience with tools and practices for monitoring and logging in a microservices environment, including the use of Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana), DataDog, or similar tools for real-time monitoring and alerting.
• Security Practices: Knowledge of security best practices in a DevOps context, including secrets management, network security, and compliance scanning. Experience with implementing security controls and compliance checks within CI/CD pipelines.

Desirable Skills:

• Service Mesh: Familiarity with service mesh technologies such as Istio, Linkerd, or Consul for managing microservices communication, security, and monitoring.
• Database and Caching Technologies: Understanding of relational and NoSQL databases, their deployment strategies in a microservices environment, and caching mechanisms for performance optimization.
• API Gateway and Management: Experience with API gateway implementation for microservices, including rate limiting, authentication, and API versioning.
• Performance Tuning: Knowledge of performance tuning strategies for microservices, including load balancing, scaling policies, and resource optimization.
• Collaboration and Version Control: Strong understanding of version control systems, particularly Git, and experience with collaborative development practices and tools such as GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

• BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or equivalent experience;
• 2 years of code writing and app deployment.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Word Processing software; Spreadsheet software and software testing, documentation, and training experience preferred.  Analyzing information, investigation of logs and evaluation of data.  Software Help Desk Support, trouble shooting and issue resolution.  Software Design.  Software development process understanding.  Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products and database operations required.  Knowledgeable in SQL and Java.

About Us: 

Since 1985, McLeod Software has provided powerful transportation management and trucking software solutions to the trucking industry. These solutions, developed entirely by our company, are comprehensive and support integration with a broad array of complimentary logistics products. 

We are the leader when it comes to software for trucking dispatch operations management, freight brokerage management, fleet management, document imaging, workflow, EDI, and business process automation solutions for trucking, freight brokerage, third party logistics, and shipper companies in the United States. 

With an established base of more than 1,200 active customers throughout North America, McLeod Software is dedicated solely to the transportation industry. This focus means we have a deep understanding of the needs and intricate details involved in carrier, broker, and freight management businesses of all types. 

McLeod Software does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are an equal opportunity employer and we participate in E-Verify.