Software Engineer- Kubernetes at Ignite Digital in Chesapeake, Virginia, United States
- Company: Ignite Digital
- Location: Chesapeake, Virginia, United States
- Posted: Sep 20, 2026
- Type: Full-time
- Salary: $120k+
- Experience: 3+ years
Overview
Ignite Digital is seeking a motivated Software Engineer with hands-on Kubernetes experience to support a government customer in the Norfolk, VA area. This onsite role requires a technically strong engineer capable of contributing to modern software development efforts using Agile and DevSecOps metho…
Job description
- Ignite Digital is seeking a motivated Software Engineer with hands-on Kubernetes experience to support a government customer in the Norfolk, VA area. This onsite role requires a technically strong engineer capable of contributing to modern software development efforts using Agile and DevSecOps methodologies. The ideal candidate is comfortable working in a fast-paced mission environment, applying programming concepts to design, build, deploy, and maintain containerized applications in support of critical government systems.
Responsibilities
- Develop, test, and maintain mission software applications
- Implement and support containerized software solutions using Kubernetes
- Apply Agile and DevSecOps best practices to improve delivery speed, code quality, and system security
- Troubleshoot software, networking, deployment, and container orchestration issues
- Collaborate with government and contractor teams to design resilient, scalable software services
- Support CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and secure development workflows
- Ensure all work aligns with DoD cybersecurity requirements and SECRET-level security protocols
Requirements
- Three (3) years of professional experience involving research, design, and development of computer or network software, or specialized utility programs
- Experience supporting database maintenance within an application environment
- Strong experience applying software programming concepts in academic or professional settings
- Demonstrated experience with modern development methodologies, including Agile, DevOps, or DevSecOps
- One (1) year of direct, professional Kubernetes experience
- DoD 8570 / DoD 8140 Compliance (Level II or Level III) certification
- Must hold an active SECRET clearance at the time of application
- Electrical Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Information Technology
- Information Systems
- Applicants must possess Agile Developer or Certified Scrum Developer certification.
- Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Skills
Required
- Kubernetes
- Agile, DevOps, or DevSecOps
- Software programming concepts
- Database maintenance
- CI/CD pipelines
- Automated testing
- Secure development workflows
- DoD cybersecurity requirements
- SECRET-level security protocols
Benefits
- Competitive pay and benefits, including PTO
- Education stipends and referral bonuses
- Compelling work with the U.S. federal government
- Strong emphasis on volunteer and community engagement
- Opportunity to shape the future of our industry
- Supportive colleagues and management who invest in your growth
- Salary: $120k+ to align with education and experience.
About Ignite Digital
Ignite Digital enables national security agencies to accelerate decisions, elevate operational outcomes and achieve the outsized performance only an inside partner can deliver. We combine mission experience, domain knowledge and technology expertise with the things partners can only know by being there every day. When agencies need a combination of tech and touch, Ignite Digital creates outcome-driving partnerships and stands with agencies to accomplish mission objectives. Ignite Digital accelerates capability to the speed of every mission, deploying intelligent solutions and AI integration for faster, better transformation. Ignite delivers partnership beyond presentations to inspire the confidence to lead in a digital-forward world. Ignite Digital. The Edge from Within. Ignite Digital is a Small Business committed to providing exceptional service to government agencies at competitive prices. The capabilities and experience of our staff and our extensive industry relationships distinguish Ignite Digital Services among government contractors.