Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Engineer to lead the integration, maintenance, and configuration management (CM) of our software ecosystem, powered by the Atlassian Toolsuite. This role is responsible for ensuring that our development pipelines, documentation, and project tracking systems are seamlessly integrated with our custom .NET applications and SQL databases. You will be the technical lead for maintaining system stability and enforcing CM policies across the full SDLC.

Core Responsibilities

Atlassian Tool Integration:

• Design and maintain integrations between Jira, Confluence, and Bitbucket and external enterprise systems (SharePoint, SQL Server, .NET Apps).
• Develop custom hooks, plugins, or scripts (REST API, Python, or Groovy/ScriptRunner) to automate workflows between tools.

Software Configuration Management (CM):

• Administer Bitbucket/Git repositories, defining branching strategies (GitFlow) and managing merge permissions.
• Oversee Jira configuration management, including custom workflows, field schemes, and project linking to ensure data integrity across the MSS.
• Ensure all software baselines are documented in Confluence and mapped to Jira releases.

System Maintenance & Optimization:

• Provide high-level maintenance for the integrated environment, troubleshooting connectivity issues between the Atlassian stack and local servers.
• Perform database maintenance for tool backends (SQL Server/PostgreSQL) to ensure peak performance.

Application Support:

• Maintain legacy .NET/C# codebases and ensure their build/deploy cycles are integrated into the Atlassian-managed pipeline.

Requirements

• 15+ years in IT, with at least 5 years focused on Configuration Management and Atlassian tool administration.
• Proven ability to integrate "off-the-shelf" tools (Atlassian) with custom-built enterprise software (.NET)
• Must be a US Citizen who has lived in the United States at least 3 out of the last 5 years and be able to pass a background investigation to obtain a security badge to access applicable government facilities and systems.

Education
B.S. in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.

Location
Work is to be completed on-site at the NOAA Satellite Operations Facility (NSOF) in Suitland, MD.

Salary
The salary range for this role is $40,000 - $226,000/year. This range is a good faith estimate based on similar roles across the organization. ERT considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including the location, scope, and associated responsibilities of the specific position, as well as a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.

Benefits
All full-time employees are eligible to participate in our flexible benefits package, which includes:

• Medical, Rx, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching
• 11 Paid Federal Government Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life
• Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Professional Membership Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Competitive compensation plan
• Discretionary variable incentive bonuses based on factors such as individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance
• Publication and Conference Presentation Awards with bonuses

ERT is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and Equal Opportunity employer - All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.