Python Software Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

25 days PTO

11 paid holidays

100% employer-paid healthcare

8% 401(k) match

Job summary

Shield Consulting Solutions in Annapolis Junction, MD, seeks a Python Software Engineer to develop, sustain, and troubleshoot its software suite including DINO. The role requires hands-on coding, testing, and integration with diverse products.

Candidates should have 7 years of software engineering experience, a technical bachelor’s degree (or 2 additional years of experience in lieu), and strong Linux, Python, NoSQL, Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD skills.

Qualifications

• 7 years of experience as a software engineer
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline (2 extra years of experience may substitute for a degree)

Responsibilities

• The Software Engineer shall develop, sustain, and troubleshoot Shield Consulting Solutions' software suite including DINO.
• Develop software with integration to COTS, GOTS, and FOSS products, packages, and libraries.

Skills

Linux CLI

Bash scripting

Python (3.x)

NoSQL databases

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

2 additional years of experience may substitute for a degree

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

GitLab CI

Helm Charts

RabbitMQ

Ansible

Git

MongoDB

Job description

Python 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: 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.

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