Programmer Engineer – Level III

Karthik Consulting, LLC; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Karthik Consulting, LLC in San Diego, CA seeks a Programmer Engineer to design, develop, and deliver software across the full delivery pipeline for secure DoD systems, from design through automated testing to production deployment.

The role requires active TS/SCI clearance, and offers a salary range of $130K–$145K along with competitive benefits; you will work in a fast-paced Agile environment using microservices, Kubernetes, and secure development practices.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software development experience using Agile frameworks and delivering to production.
• 2+ years applying DevSecOps with automated security testing in regulated environments.
• 2+ years coding and maintaining DDIL/fleet environments with secure CDS integrations.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deliver software to production using Agile methods.
• Code in Python, Java, C#, Go, or C++ and apply modern architectures (Microservices, Serverless).
• Use Git-based workflows and end-to-end delivery on Kubernetes, cloud, or virtualized envs.
• Incorporate SAST/DAST/SCA security tests as CI/CD quality gates.
• Integrate security and compliance for DDIL and CDS across DoD environments.

Skills

Python

Java

C#

Go

C++

Agile

Tools

Git

Kubernetes

Cloud

CI/CD

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking a skilled Programmer Engineer to design, develop, and deliver software capabilities across the full delivery pipeline — from design through automated testing to production deployment — in support of secure, mission-critical DoD systems.

This position is contingent upon contract award, with an anticipated salary range of $130k-$145k based on candidate qualifications and final contract requirements.

Work Environment

Clearance Required: Active Top Secret/SCI

Location: San Diego, CA

Program: NIWC-PACApplication Arsenal Enterprise Engineering and Lifecycle Support

Salary: $130K- $145K

Compensation

Karthik Consulting is committed to providing competitive compensation based on the responsibilities of the role, required qualifications, security clearance level, relevant experience, certifications, customer requirements, geographic location, and overall business needs. The salary range listed for this position represents a good-faith estimate of the current compensation range for this role.

At Karthik Consulting, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the salary range. Final compensation decisions are based on the facts and circumstances of each candidate’s experience, qualifications, certifications, clearance level, contract requirements, and overall alignment with the role.

Employees may be eligible for company benefits and additional compensation programs, subject to company policy, contract requirements, and individual eligibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deliver software capabilities to production using Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, or SAFe)
• Code in one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, C#, Go, or C++) and implement modern architectural patterns such as Microservices, Event-Driven, or Serverless designs
• Utilize Git-based version control workflows (e.g., GitFlow or Trunk-Based Development)
• Participate in the end-to-end delivery pipeline: design, development, automated testing, and production deployment on Kubernetes, cloud, or virtualized environments
• Apply DevSecOps principles, configuring automated security testing tools (SAST, DAST, SCA, container scanners) as CI/CD quality gates in regulated government/DoD environments
• Code, integrate, and maintain resilient software architectures for DDIL environments and afloat/ashore PaaS environments, including secure integration with Cross-Domain Solutions (CDS)

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI
• 5+ years of software development experience using Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, or SAFe), including coding in at least one language (Python, Java, C#, Go, or C++), modern architectural patterns, Git-based version control, and end-to-end delivery to production on Kubernetes, cloud, or virtualized environments
• 2+ years of experience applying DevSecOps principles, including automated security testing (SAST, DAST, SCA, container scanners) as CI/CD quality gates in a highly regulated government or DoD-mandated environment (e.g., Overmatch Software Armory (OSA), Platform One, or equivalent)
• 2+ years of experience coding, integrating, and maintaining resilient software architectures for DDIL environments and afloat/ashore PaaS environments (e.g., Navy's ACS, USMC's CHE, or equivalent), including secure integration with Cross-Domain Solutions (CDS)