Backend Software Engineer (Annapolis Junction, MD)

Shield Consulting Solutions; Maryland; On-site; USD 240,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Shield Consulting Solutions is seeking a Backend Software Engineer in Annapolis Junction, MD to design, develop, maintain, and operate ANSWERLAKE, a backend system for analytic results and APIs supporting enterprise outcomes.

The role requires TS/SCI with Poly, strong Java/Spring microservices, and experience with Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD, and OpenSearch/Elasticsearch. Telework up to 16 hours weekly; full-time on-site expectations for core duties.

Qualifications

• 20 years of experience as a software engineer.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, maintain, and operate ANSWERLAKE backend.
• Provide APIs to support enterprise outcomes and analytics.

Skills

Java

Spring

Linux CLI

Microservices

Git

Docker

Kubernetes

Grafana

Prometheus

OpenSearch/Elasticsearch

NiFi

GitLab CI

ArgoCD

AWS HCI

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline

4 additional years of software engineer experience may substitute for a degree

Tools

OpenSearch

Elasticsearch

NiFi

Amazon HCI

Job description

Backend Software Engineer (Annapolis Junction, MD)

Active TS/SCI w/Polygraph REQUIRED Please do not apply if you do not currently possess this level of clearance.

Telework: up to 16 hours per week may be available for this position based on mission needs/available tasking at the discretion of leadership, after the individual has become fully acclimated to the duties and responsibilities of the position and has completed the necessary telework training.

Basic Requirements

• 20 years of experience as a software engineer
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline
  • 4 additional years of experience as a software engineer may be substituted for a degree

Job Description

• Responsible for the design, development, maintenance, and operation of ANSWERLAKE, a backend system that provides compliant storage and access for analytic results and Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) that support enterprise outcomes.

Required Experience

• Experience using the Linux command line interface.
• Experience developing microservices using Java and Spring.
• Experience with containerization technologies including Docker and containerd.
• Experience with container orchestration technologies such as Kubernetes.
• Experience using system monitoring tools including Grafana and Prometheus.
• Experience using Git for version control.

Desired Experience

• Experience with continuous integration and continuous delivery principles and tools such as GitLab CI and ArgoCD.
• Experience with OpenSearch or Elasticsearch for data indexing and retrieval.
• Experience with NiFi for dataflow management and ingestion.
• Experience with the Amazon HCI platform.
• Strong debugging, documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in an Agile development environment and on a multi-disciplinary team.

Salary: $240,000 - $250,000 annually

Benefits

Excellent benefits package including 25 days PTO, 11 paid holidays, 100% employer-paid healthcare for employees and dependents – available day 1, 8% 401(k) employer match – immediate vesting.

Disclaimer: The salary range provided is an estimate based on current market conditions and may be adjusted based on factors such as experience, skills, and qualifications. The final salary offer will be determined after a thorough review of the candidate's background and alignment with the role. Please note that this range is subject to change and should be considered as a guideline rather than a definitive figure.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Shield Consulting Solutions is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

This is a full-time position.

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