DevOps Engineer 2

Job Overview & Responsibilities:

Mythics is seeking a DevOps 2 Engineer to work in our Cloud Engineering group developing superior cloud products and services. These solutions are core to our business and delivery activities. This is a fast-paced and intricate where you will be using DevOps processes with CI/CD and automation. You will be working as a Senior member of the team, leading and mentoring junior developers to support a variety of projects developing software products and services related to Hybrid and Multi Cloud operations using Cloud Native application development principles.  You will be collaborating with customers to define the scope and strategy of cloud migrations and working with other DevOps engineers to build the required resources to complete the Cloud migrations for customers. This is a REMOTE position.

Job Responsibilities 

• You will be a key member of the Cloud Center of Excellence team building software to automate several internal business processes and customer projects
• Mentor junior team members and set up new development tools and infrastructure for them to work in a distributed environment
• Collaborate with customer stakeholders to understand scope of the project and define strategies for cloud migrations
• Encourage creative solutions to automate and enhance development and release processes
• Research and implement Automation in business processes to enhance efficiency and productivity
• Utilize Cloud APIs and seamlessly integrate them with our internal processes and other third-party tools via APIs
• Engage in engineering design analysis, identification, and recommendation of innovative solutions
• Lead the two-week development sprints and oversee the demos for the team and internal stakeholders
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to enhance processes, team culture, and operational efficiency across the organization
• Collaborate with project managers to ensure effective project execution activities aligned with client needs, ISO processes, best practices, and Jira tasks
• Lead and mentor a team of Interns and Co-Op students working on DevOps related Automation project 

• Must be a US Citizen
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science with 2-4 years of industry experience OR Master’s degree in Computer Science with 2-4 years of industry experience
• Must be able to pass Background Investigations needed for Customer Projects
• 2-4 years of experience development with multiple Linux distro’s (RHEL, Ubuntu, CentOS etc.,)
• Minimum 2 years of solid development experience building code from scratch, including experience from Master’s degree programs, school projects, and Co-Ops to contribute to this requirement
• 2-4 years of experience with DevOps tools, Cloud (AWS or any other), and automation engineering experience in a mission-critical environment, showcasing the ability to thrive in challenging scenarios and deliver under pressure
• Must have experience in programming Python, Linux and JavaScript. Node, Go, and Java
• Must have experience building and deploying Docker and Kubernetes (AWS EKS, GKE, OpenShift)
• Knowledge and experience working with YAML/JSON/GraphQL
• Working knowledge of Oracle Database
• Experience with automated configuration and deployment with Infrastructure as Code (IAC) frameworks: Terraform, Ansible, Puppet.
• Familiarity and working knowledge of Cloud Networking (VPC, Load Balancers, NAT, VPN, SD-WAN, Direct Connect,Traffic Shaping, Network Virtualization and DNS)
• Knowledge of AI/ML, LLM, Deep learning algos
• Knowledge and experience working with JavaScript and UI development frameworks (React or Angular), showcasing proficiency in front-end development

Preferred Skills:

• Experience working in Agile, Scrum and DevOps work environments
• Strong knowledge of object-oriented design, Algorithms, data structures and systems and applications programming
• Ability to self-manage assigned tasks and work on multiple projects at the same time
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to analyze and fix problems quickly
• Ability to review code and figure out how it works, and how to make it better
• Full stack development experience on Linux and opensource technologies.

As a federal government contractor and a recipient of federal funding, Mythics and Emergent is required to abide by the Drug-Free Workplace Act, which requires Mythics and Emergent to provide a drug-free workplace, among other obligations.  As part of this effort, Mythics and Emergent requires pre-employment drug tests for all candidates for employment.  Please note that marijuana (including medical marijuana) is designated as a controlled substance under federal law and will be screened for in the drug test.

Why work at Mythics?

Because at Mythics, YOU count! At Mythics, our Corporate Values are at the foundation of everything we do. Our values, Respect – Empathy – Excellence – Fun (REEF), have created an environment that fosters creative thinking, respects your contributions, and accepts nothing less than excellence in serving our customers.  

At Mythics, you will experience a truly enjoyable corporate culture. But don’t just take our word for it! Mythics has been named one of Virginia’s Best Places to Work for 8 consecutive years!

Enjoy Tailored Benefits to Suit Your Needs with our Flexible Options. Our benefit options include:  

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision plans 
• Premier 401k retirement plan with corporate matching and a 529 college saving plan
• Tax-advantaged Health Savings Account and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account options
• Legal Resources

 Unlock Exclusive Benefits for Full-Time Employees: 

• Generous work/life balance opportunities supported by a PTO bank, paid holidays, leave programs and additional flex time off
• Employee referral program
• Employee recognition, gift and reward program 
• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
• Remote or hybrid work options
• Engaging company events such as team building activities, annual awards and kick-off parties
• Employee Resource Groups such as our Values & Women’s Leadership Committees – Focusing on charitable and volunteering events to give back to our community, creating an inclusive environment for all, and fun employee activities
• Health and wellness-focused activities
• Relaxation Spaces
• In-office gourmet coffee, tea, fresh fruit and healthy snacks
• Corporate GREEN approach – tracking energy consumption for reduction and purchasing only environmentally friendly products for our offices

Founded in 2000, Mythics is an award-winning Oracle systems integrator, consulting firm, managed services provider and elite Oracle platinum resale partner. Our business model is all about deep knowledge of Oracle technologies and business processes. We offer procurement and Oracle systems integration expertise across the full range of Oracle cloud, software, support, hardware, engineered systems, and appliances.  It’s a focus that gives us the critical business experience and the Oracle technology advantage you need to succeed.