Modernization Engineer with Security Clearance

BOAB Ventures; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

BOAB Ventures is seeking a Modernization Engineer to transform legacy C/C++ applications into memory-safe Rust and modern, cloud-native software. You will modernize architectures, containerize with Docker/Kubernetes, and replace legacy messaging with modern streaming tech like Redpanda while deploying infrastructure as code with Terraform or Pulumi.

You will build and improve CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions), optimize performance, and collaborate across teams to ensure reliability and

Qualifications

• Experience developing in C/C++ and strong Rust proficiency.
• Experience with modern messaging/streaming platforms such as Kafka or Redpanda.

Responsibilities

• Translate legacy C/C++ applications into memory-safe Rust.
• Modernize legacy software architectures for maintainability and scalability.
• Containerize applications using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Deploy and manage infrastructure with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or Pulumi).
• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions.
• Collaborate to improve system performance, reliability, and scalability.

Skills

C/C++

Rust

Kafka/Redpanda

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD pipelines

Performance optimization

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform/Pulumi

GitHub Actions

Redpanda

Job description

Job Description BOAB Ventures is seeking a skilled Modernization Engineer to support the design, development, and modernization of next-generation software systems supporting U.S. Navy missions. This role focuses on transforming legacy applications into modern, scalable, cloud-native solutions while leveraging current software engineering best practices and emerging technologies. You'll work across the full software lifecycle, modernizing existing systems, improving developer workflows, and building resilient infrastructure that supports mission-critical capabilities. What You'll Do As a member of a small, highly collaborative engineering team, you'll have the opportunity to work across multiple areas of the technology stack, including:

• Translate legacy C/C++ applications into memory-safe Rust.
• Modernize legacy software architectures and improve maintainability.
• Ensure code is formatted, linted, tested, and maintains strong code coverage.
• Containerize applications using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Replace legacy messaging frameworks with modern event streaming technologies such as Redpanda and Protobuf.
• Deploy and manage infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or Pulumi).
• Improve local development environments and engineering workflows.
• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions.
• Collaborate with software engineers to improve system performance, reliability, and scalability.

What We're Looking For We're seeking engineers who enjoy solving complex technical challenges and take pride in building high-quality software. Successful candidates typically demonstrate:

• A strong focus on software quality, testing, and maintainability.
• Passion for writing clean, well-structured, production-ready code.
• Attention to performance, scalability, and system reliability.
• Curiosity to understand systems deeply and continuously improve them.
• Experience adopting modern software engineering tools and best practices.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across technical teams.
• A mindset of continuous learning and technical growth.

Required Skills

• Experience developing in C/C++
• Strong proficiency with Rust
• Experience with Kafka or Redpanda
• Experience using Docker and Kubernetes
• Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines
• Experience with Terraform or Pulumi for Infrastructure as Code

Desired Skills

• Experience working with IoT devices or embedded systems
• Digital Signal Processing (DSP) experience
• Geospatial analysis or GIS experience
• Experience working within monorepositories (Monorepos)

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