Senior Software Engineer – Python & Rust Mission Applications

Ctrl + • Fort Meade, MD

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Build and sustain a suite of mission applications supporting Department of Defense missions. Develop, sustain, and troubleshoot mission software that integrates with commercial, government, and open-source products. The role involves writing Python and growing into Rust, and shipping containerized services on Kubernetes.

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; the employer does not sponsor new clearances or clearance upgrades.
• 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.
• Must live within commuting distance of the listed work location and work in person; regular on-site attendance is required.

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 and 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 include options with bonus and/or paid time off; PTO and bonuses depend on the selected model and role eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior