HPC - Senior Software Engineer - Linux, Bash, Python

Erias Ventures•Annapolis Junction, MD

22h

About The Position

Erias Ventures is seeking a Software Engineer for a DevOps-focused position supporting live production operations for GHOSTGEM’s software application suite, including DINO. The engineer will monitor production systems to help ensure availability, reliability, and performance. The role includes responding to service disruptions, performance degradation, and operational issues; performing basic troubleshooting and corrective actions; supporting system sustainment; and collaborating with development and operations teams to maintain system health, improve operational efficiency, and support continuous service delivery. A current Top-Secret/SCI with polygraph security clearance is required. Candidates cannot be sponsored or nominated for a government security clearance for this position.

Requirements

Current Top-Secret/SCI security clearance with polygraph; candidates cannot be sponsored or nominated for a government security clearance under this position.
One of the following experience and education combinations: a master’s degree in computer science or a related discipline from an accredited college or university and three years of SWE experience on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity; a bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related discipline from an accredited college or university and five years of such SWE experience; or seven years of such SWE experience.
Experience using the Linux CLI and tools.
Experience developing scripts using Bash.
Recent Python 3.x software development experience.
Experience with NoSQL databases, including MongoDB.
Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and containerd.
Experience with CI/CD principles, methodologies, and tools, including GitLab CI.
Experience with distributed logging and monitoring, such as the ELK Stack and Prometheus/Grafana.
Familiarity with container orchestration technologies such as Kubernetes.
Familiarity with Helm Charts for deploying containerized services on Kubernetes.
Familiarity with messaging frameworks, including RabbitMQ.
Familiarity with IaC principles, methodologies, and tools such as Ansible.
Experience using Git source control.

Nice To Haves

Experience with SQL databases, including PostgreSQL.
Experience with the Atlassian Tool Suite, including Jira and Confluence.

Responsibilities

Oversee and monitor live production operations to ensure the availability, reliability, and performance of GHOSTGEM’s software application suite, including DINO.
Identify, diagnose, and respond to service disruptions, performance degradation, and operational issues.
Perform basic troubleshooting and corrective actions.
Support system sustainment activities.
Collaborate with development and operations teams to maintain system health, improve operational efficiency, and support continuous service delivery.

Benefits

Above-market hourly pay.
11% Roth or Traditional 401(k) with immediate vesting and deposit.
Spot bonuses for assisting with business development and company growth.
Professional development bonuses for certificates and degrees.
Company-subsidized medical coverage.
Company-paid vision and dental coverage.
Company-paid long-term disability, short-term disability, and group life insurance.
Monthly wellness reimbursement.
Paid time off with flexible work schedules and a birthday off.
Amazon Prime membership and monthly internet reimbursement.
Technology and productivity allowance for equipment and supplies.
Morale-building and company events.
Onboarding and annual swag.
Company-paid professional development and training.
Referral bonus of up to $10,000 for each successful hire.