Senior Software Engineer – Python & Rust Mission Applications
About The Position
Build and sustain a suite of mission applications, writing Python and growing into Rust, and shipping containerized services on Kubernetes. Develop, sustain, and troubleshoot mission software that integrates with commercial, government, and open-source products. The role is on-site in Fort Meade, Maryland, and applicants must live within commuting distance and currently hold an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph. Ctrl+ does not sponsor new clearances or clearance upgrades. The approximate pay range is $123.63–$136.51 per hour, excluding the employer’s 401(k) contribution. Actual hourly pay varies based on qualifications, experience, and the compensation model selected. Employees can choose among Max Rate, With Bonus, or With Bonus and PTO models; PTO and bonus availability depends on the selected model and role eligibility.
Requirements
- Seven years of relevant experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline from an accredited college or university.
- Currently hold an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph; new clearances and clearance upgrades are not sponsored.
- Live within commuting distance of the listed work location and meet the regular on-site attendance requirement.
- Linux command-line tools.
- Bash scripting.
- Recent Python 3 development experience.
- Rust experience, or aptitude and willingness to learn Rust.
- MongoDB or other NoSQL databases.
- Docker, containerd, and Kubernetes.
- Helm chart development.
- RabbitMQ or similar messaging frameworks.
- GitLab CI, Ansible, and Git.
Nice To Haves
- PostgreSQL or other SQL databases.
- Jira and Confluence.
Responsibilities
- Develop, test, and troubleshoot mission application software.
- Integrate applications with COTS, GOTS, and open-source libraries.
- Deploy containerized services to Kubernetes with Helm.
- Work with MongoDB and messaging frameworks such as RabbitMQ.
- Automate builds and deployments with GitLab CI and Ansible.
Benefits
- 10% employer 401(k) non-elective contribution.
- Employer-paid life insurance.
- Short- and long-term disability insurance.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage options.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Professional development and certification reimbursement.
- Technology and ergonomic equipment reimbursement, subject to eligibility.
- Referral and retention bonus programs, subject to eligibility.
- Paid social and team events.
- Compensation models may include five weeks of PTO, depending on the selected model and role eligibility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
