Python Software Engineer

Shield Consulting Solutions, Inc.; Maryland; On-site; USD 230,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days PTO

11 paid holidays

Employer-paid healthcare

Day 1 benefits eligibility

8% 401(k) employer match

Job summary

Shield Consulting Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Software Engineer with active TS/SCI clearance and Full Scope Polygraph for a Maryland-based on-site role.

You will develop, sustain, and troubleshoot our software suite including DINO, working with a range of COTS, GOTS, and FOSS packages. Requirements include 7+ years as a software engineer, a technical bachelor's degree (or additional experience in lieu of a degree) and strong Linux, Python, Docker, Kubernetes, and GitLab CI skills.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience as a software engineer
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline; 2 additional years of experience may substitute for a degree
• Experience with Linux CLI and Bash scripting
• Recent Python (3.x) development experience
• Experience with NoSQL databases including MongoDB
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and containerd
• Experience with CI/CD principles and tools including GitLab CI
• Familiar with container orchestration technologies such as Kubernetes
• Familiar with Helm Charts to deploy containerized services on Kubernetes
• Familiar with Messaging Frameworks including RabbitMQ
• Familiar with IaC principles, methodologies, and tools such as Ansible
• Experience using Git Source Control System

Responsibilities

• Developing, sustaining, and troubleshooting GHOSTGEM’s software suite including DINO
• Software development activities include implementation, testing, and integration with other COTS, GOTS, and FOSS products, packages, and libraries

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline

Tools

Linux CLI

Bash

Python 3.x

MongoDB

Docker

containerd

GitLab CI

Kubernetes

Helm

RabbitMQ

Ansible

Git

PostgreSQL

Job description

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

Telework: None

Basic Requirements

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

Job Description

• The Software Engineer shall be responsible for developing, sustaining, and troubleshooting GHOSTGEM’s software suite of applications including DINO.
• Software development activities include implementation, testing, and integration with other COTS, GOTS, and FOSS products, packages, and libraries.

Required Experience

• Experience using the Linux CLI and Tools
• Experience developing scripts using Bash
• Recent Python (3.x) software development experience
• Experience with NoSQL databases including MongoDB
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and containerd
• Experience with CI/CD principles, methodologies, and tools including GitLab CI
• Familiar with container orchestration technologies such as Kubernetes
• Familiar with Helm Charts to deploy containerized services on Kubernetes
• Familiar with Messaging Frameworks including RabbitMQ
• Familiar with IaC principles, methodologies, and tools such as Ansible
• Experience using Git Source Control System

Desired Experience

• Experience with SQL databases including PostgreSQL
• Experience with the Atlassian Tool Suite including Jira and Confluence

Salary: $230,000 - $240,000 annually

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.

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