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Pega DevOps / Release Engineer
Location: Tysons Corner, VA (Hybrid / Remote)
Employment Type: Full-Time
About Sky Solutions
Sky Solutions is a technology solutions provider delivering innovative IT modernization, digital transformation, and enterprise technology services to federal government agencies. We are committed to helping government organizations improve operational efficiency and deliver mission-focused technology solutions.
Position Overview
Sky Solutions is seeking an experienced Pega DevOps / Release Engineer to support enterprise application development, deployment, and release management activities for a U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) enterprise grants management program.
The Pega DevOps / Release Engineer will be responsible for configuring and maintaining deployment pipelines, managing application releases, automating deployment processes, and ensuring reliable and controlled releases across enterprise Pega environments.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Pega Deployment Manager, CI/CD pipeline configuration, production deployments, release coordination, and rollback procedures. This individual will work closely with development teams, QA engineers, architects, government stakeholders, and partner contractors to ensure smooth and efficient application delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Configure, maintain, and manage Pega Deployment Manager pipelines to support automated application deployments.
Plan, coordinate, and execute application releases across development, testing, staging, and production environments.
Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines to streamline build, testing, deployment, and release processes.
Develop and execute deployment plans, release procedures, rollback strategies, and recovery processes.
Integrate automated testing and quality validation tools into deployment pipelines.
Coordinate release activities with development teams, QA teams, partner contractors, and government stakeholders.
Manage release schedules, deployment dependencies, change requests, and implementation timelines.
Maintain release documentation, deployment records, change-control evidence, and configuration management artifacts.
Monitor deployment activities, troubleshoot release issues, and coordinate resolution of deployment failures.
Support production deployments, post-release validation, and application stabilization activities.
Ensure release processes follow established security, compliance, and federal change-management requirements.
Support transition activities, including deployment readiness, environment configuration, knowledge transfer, and operational handoffs.
Identify opportunities to improve deployment automation, release efficiency, and overall DevOps practices.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
4+ years of experience in DevOps engineering, release engineering, or application deployment management.
Hands-on experience configuring and managing Pega Deployment Manager.
Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines, automated deployments, and software release management.
Experience planning and executing production releases, including rollback and recovery procedures.
Experience managing application deployments across multiple environments.
Understanding of automated testing integration and deployment quality gates.
Experience with change management, release documentation, and configuration control processes.
Strong troubleshooting, analytical, coordination, and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Pega Cloud environments and cloud-based application deployment.
Familiarity with Applitools Eyes or similar automated visual testing and validation tools.
Experience coordinating releases across multiple development teams, contractors, and government stakeholders.
Pega platform certification is a plus.
Experience with scripting and automation using Python, PowerShell, Bash, or similar technologies.
Experience supporting federal government IT programs and understanding federal change-control processes.
Familiarity with FISMA Moderate security and compliance requirements.
What We Are Looking For
We are looking for a hands-on Pega DevOps / Release Engineer who can manage enterprise application deployments, automate release processes, coordinate complex releases across multiple teams, and ensure reliable, secure, and controlled delivery of mission-critical government applications.
Compensation:
The expected compensation range for this position is $83,508 - $153,245 annually. Compensation is determined in good faith and may vary based on job-related factors, including relevant experience, skills, education, certifications, clearance level, labor category alignment, contract requirements, work location, internal equity, and business needs.
The posted range reflects the Sky's reasonable estimate at the time of posting and does not guarantee a specific salary or rate. Final compensation will be determined based on the selected candidate's qualifications and applicable contractual and business considerations.
Sky Solutions Benefits & Culture at a Glance
Healthcare & Wellness
Medical, dental, and vision coverage tailored to your needs.
Supplemental options like life insurance, disability, HSA/FSA available.
Time Off & Work-Life Balance
Starting at 15 PTO days per year, increasing with tenure.
Plus 11 paid holidays to recharge and spend time with loved ones.
Professional Growth & Development
Annual education stipend.
Access to thousands of online courses.
Formal mentorship programs for career advancement.
Inclusive Culture
"One Team” mentality focused on collaboration and belonging.
Recognized as a Great Place to Work® for six years straight.
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