Software Engineer – Python & MongoDB Applications
About The Position
Develop and sustain mission applications using Python, MongoDB, and containers. The role develops, sustains, and troubleshoots mission software that integrates with commercial, government, and open-source products. Work is on-site in Fort Meade, Maryland, and applicants must live within commuting distance. All positions require regular in-person attendance; limited telework may be allowed for some roles, but the position is not fully remote. Applicants must currently hold an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph; the employer does not sponsor new clearances or clearance upgrades. The approximate compensation is $105.92–$116.95 per hour, excluding the employer’s 401(k) contribution. Actual hourly pay varies based on qualifications, experience, and the selected compensation model. The employer offers three models: Max Rate, With Bonus, or With Bonus and PTO. PTO and bonuses depend on the selected model and role eligibility.
Requirements
- Currently hold an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph; clearance sponsorship and upgrades are not available.
- Live within commuting distance of Fort Meade, Maryland, and be able to work in person regularly.
- Five years of relevant experience with a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline; three years with a master’s degree; or seven years without a degree.
- Experience with Linux command-line tools.
- Bash scripting skills.
- Recent Python 3 development experience.
- MongoDB or other NoSQL database experience.
- Docker and containerd experience.
- GitLab CI and CI/CD practices.
- Familiarity with Kubernetes and Helm.
- Familiarity with RabbitMQ.
- Familiarity with Ansible.
- Experience with Git.
Nice To Haves
- PostgreSQL or other SQL database experience.
- Experience with Jira and Confluence.
Responsibilities
- Develop, test, and troubleshoot Python applications.
- Integrate software with commercial off-the-shelf (COTS), government off-the-shelf (GOTS), and open-source libraries.
- Build and deploy containerized services.
- Automate pipelines with GitLab CI.
- Support deployments on Kubernetes with Helm.
- Develop, sustain, and troubleshoot mission software integrating commercial, government, and open-source products.
Benefits
- 10% employer 401(k) non-elective contribution.
- Employer-paid life insurance.
- Short- and long-term disability insurance.
- Medical coverage options.
- Dental coverage options.
- 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 a bonus and/or 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
Mid Level
