Full-Time

Site Reliability Engineer

SRE

Posted on 9/18/2025

Sparksoft

Sparksoft

201-500 employees

IT compliance software development and automation

No salary listed

Maryland, USA

Remote

Candidates must have lived in the United States 3 out of the past 5 years.

Category
DevOps & Infrastructure (1)
Required Skills
Bash
Kubernetes
Agile
Python
JavaScript
Groovy
Docker
AWS
DevOps
Splunk
Linux/Unix
Requirements
  • 8-9+ years of experience as an SRE, DevOps Engineer, Performance engineer or similar role.
  • Strong hands-on experience with AWS services (EC2, EBS, Lambda, RDS, S3, ECS, EKS etc.).
  • Proficiency in performance testing tools like JMeter, Performance Center and methodologies.
  • Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Experience with monitoring and logging tools like CloudWatch, New Relic and Splunk.
  • Strong scripting skills (Bash, Groovy, Java Script, Python).
  • Experience with performance diagnostics, tuning, and JVM/JBoss EAP on Linux and on AWS EKS.
  • Working knowledge of Agile development practices.
  • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
  • Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
  • Candidates must have lived in the United States 3 out of the past 5 years.
Responsibilities
  • Design, implement, and maintain scalable and reliable infrastructure on AWS.
  • Monitor system performance and availability using tools like New Relic and Splunk and AWS CloudWatch.
  • Conduct performance testing using tools such as JMeter, Performance Center to identify bottlenecks and optimize system performance.
  • Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support rapid and reliable software delivery.
  • Implement and manage incident response processes, including root cause analysis and postmortems.
  • Created dashboards and configured alerts in Splunk, New Relic, and AWS CloudWatch to monitor system performance, availability, and application health.
  • Collaborate with development teams to improve system reliability and performance.
  • Ensure security and compliance standards are met across infrastructure and applications.
  • Continuously improve observability and alerting systems.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with NoSQL databases.
  • Exposure to other cloud platforms like Azure, Google Cloud, or VMware.
  • Understanding of high availability and disaster recovery architectures.
  • Knowledge of application networking, firewalls, and load balancing.
  • Experience with both Linux and Windows operating systems.

Sparksoft builds IT systems with a focus on 508 accessibility compliance. Their main offering is 508bee, a software solution that automates accessibility testing and integrates into development environments through their DevTOps approach, while applying Agile methods to guide the project lifecycle. They generate revenue from software licensing, consulting services, and custom development for both government agencies and private sector clients. Sparksoft differentiates itself by concentrating on 508 compliance, automating tests, and providing integration-ready tools that support compliant software delivery, including government contracts. The company's goal is to help organizations meet accessibility standards efficiently, reduce compliance risk, and deliver accessible software through automated testing, expert consulting, and tailored development work.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Columbia, Maryland

Founded

2004

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Federal Section 508 compliance demand accelerates as agencies modernize legacy systems through 2026.[1]
  • DevSecOps adoption in federal contracting positions DevTOps methodology as integrated security-accessibility differentiator.[1]
  • Automated compliance testing tools experience 40%+ enterprise adoption growth, expanding beyond government into regulated sectors.[1]

What critics are saying

  • Level Access acquired dominant 508 automation market with AI-powered VPAT generators obsoleting 508bee.[1]
  • GSA Schedule 47QTCB21D0247 faces non-renewal due to operational instability and employee retention issues.[1]
  • Talent exodus to competitors like Equalize Digital halts custom development and consulting revenue generation.[1]

What makes Sparksoft unique

  • 508bee automates compliance testing with custom script integration into development environments.[1]
  • CMMI Level 3 and ISO certifications demonstrate process maturity across federal health IT contracts.[5]
  • 20+ prime contracts and subcontracts with strong CPAR ratings establish government trust and institutional knowledge.[5]

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Vacation

401(k) Company Match

Professional Development Budget

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