HPC - Senior Software Engineer - Kubernetes, Rust, Python 02-16-2026 Annapolis Junction, MD Bra[...]

Erias Ventures, LLC; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology firm in Annapolis is seeking a Software Engineer responsible for developing and troubleshooting software applications. Candidates should have a Master's degree with 5 years of experience or a Bachelor's with 7 years, as well as a current Top-Secret/SCI security clearance. Ideal candidates will also demonstrate strong skills in Linux, Python, and containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to innovative solutions for mission-critical problems.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience as a Software Engineer with a Master's or 7 with a Bachelor's in a similar field.
• 9 years of experience as a Software Engineer with no degree in a similar field.

Responsibilities

• Develop, sustain, and troubleshoot GHOSTGEM's software suite.
• Implement, test, and integrate with other products and packages.

Skills

Linux CLI and Tools

Bash scripting

Python (3.x)

Rust programming concepts

NoSQL databases (MongoDB)

Docker

Kubernetes

Helm Charts

RabbitMQ

CI/CD principles and tools (GitLab CI)

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Job description

Erias Ventures was founded to serve its customers with an entrepreneurial mindset. We value creative problem-solving, open communication, and empowering our employees to make decisions and put forth new ideas.

Our staff includes technical experts working across multiple disciplines, bringing diverse perspectives to every project. We are seeking engineers who wish to grow their careers and want to become part of a technically strong and growth‑oriented company focused on bringing innovative solutions to the difficult mission problems facing our customers.

Description

The Software Engineer shall be responsible for developing, sustaining, and troubleshooting GHOSTGEM's software suite of applications including DINO and possibly future capabilities as mission needs arise. Software development activities include implementation, testing, and integration with other COTS, GOTS, and FOSS products, packages, and libraries.

Clearance

A current Top-Secret/SCI with polygraph security clearance (within 7 years) is required. Candidates cannot be sponsored or nominated for a government security clearance under this position.

Experience

Master's degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university, plus five (5) years of experience as a SWE, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity or bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university, plus seven (7) years of experience as a SWE, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity or nine (9) years of experience as a SWE, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.

Required skills

• Experience using the Linux CLI and Tools
• Experience developing scripts using Bash
• Recent Python (3.x) software development experience
• Experience with Rust programming concepts, or a willingness and aptitude to learn Rust
• Experience with NoSQL databases including MongoDB
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and containerd
• Experience with container orchestration technologies such as Kubernetes
• Experience creating Helm Charts to deploy containerized services on Kubernetes
• Familiar with Messaging Frameworks including RabbitMQ
• Familiar with CI/CD principles, methodologies, and tools including GitLab CI