Next Phase Solutions and Services, Inc. is seeking a Data Engineer I with a DevOps focus to support client-based development, operations, and infrastructure activities. This role provides an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional to build hands-on experience with DevOps practices, AWS cloud services, and modern delivery pipelines in a collaborative environment.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and support code pipelines to ensure smooth execution
- Troubleshoot failed builds and collaborate with team members to resolve issues
- Assist in maintaining and updating pipeline configurations
- Support cloud operations, including monitoring resource health and utilization
- Assist with provisioning and managing compute, storage, and networking resources
- Perform routine environment management tasks
- Work with Infrastructure-as-Code tools (e.g., AWS CloudFormation) under guidance
- Support implementation of small infrastructure changes
- Use tools such as CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana, or Datadog
- Respond to alerts and escalate issues as needed
- Assist with basic troubleshooting and root cause analysis
- Support Docker-based application packaging and testing
- Work with Dockerfiles and container concepts
- Manage Git branches and support developers with merge conflicts
- Follow and help enforce branching strategies
- Maintain runbooks, troubleshooting guides, and system documentation
- Apply patches and system updates under guidance
- Support team efforts to maintain compliance with internal policies and client requirements
- Assist in maintaining secure configurations across cloud and system environments
- Participate in standups, sprint ceremonies, and team discussions
- Work with developers, testers, and operations teams during deployments
Skills
- Demonstrated hands-on experience (academic, internship, or project-based) with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Gitlab CI)
- AWS services (e.g., EC2, S3, Lambda, or similar)
- Familiarity with Linux and command-line tools
- Exposure to Docker or containerization concepts
- Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn
- 0 - 3 years of hands-on exposure (through academic work, internships, or projects) to DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, AWS services, and Linux environments
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field (preferred)
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or authorized to work in the United States
- Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance (required for CMS work)
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize workload based on the needs of the client
- Ability to deal with ambiguity and frequent changes in priorities
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Excellent technical writing skills and proven experience in systems with complex requirements
- Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills, with the ability to team with others to meet project objectives
- Understanding of the system development lifecycle as implemented with Agile; SAFe knowledge a plus
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Must be able to navigate in an office setting unassisted
- Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds
- Strong speaking skills, including the ability to articulate thoughts in a clear manner and excellent word enunciation skills, are required
- Experience with scripting (Python, Bash, or PowerShell)
- Exposure to Infrastructure-as-Code concepts
- Coursework, labs, or certifications in DevOps, Cloud, or Infrastructure
Benefits
- Choose from three medical healthcare plans
- Dental and Vision Insurance plans.
- Enjoy a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA), and a company-sponsored Wellness Program
- Next Phase offers life insurance, accidental death, and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, as well as short-term and long-term disability insurance, all of which are paid for by the company
- Employees receive competitive paid time off, including 11 holidays and maternity leave for recovering mothers.
- Next Phase contributes 5% to a 401K plan without requiring employee contributions
- Employees can be reimbursed for professional development expenses such as classes, books, technical certification/testing fees, professional dues/subscriptions, and professional licenses required for their position
- You have two options to ensure the happiness and health of your pets
- At Next Phase, we believe in sharing our success with the employees who make it happen!
Company Overview
Next Phase Solutions and Services (Next Phase) is rethinking problem solving. It was founded in 2010, and is headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is http://npss-inc.com.