Senior Python Engineer: Microservices, Kafka & Kubernetes

Base-2 Solutions; Bethesda (MD); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Base-2 Solutions is seeking a Software Engineer to support a long-term DIA-NDOC DOMEX Technology Platform contract. The role involves working closely with Systems Engineers, Software Engineers, Architects, and Operations Engineering/Managers on a broad scope of activities including middle-tier and backend engineering tasks.

Work is primarily on-site in Bethesda, MD with a flexible schedule and occasional remote work depending on client requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 6-10 years of experience or Master's with 4-8 years of experience.
• Proficiency in Python and backend frameworks (e.g., FastAPI, Flask).
• Experience with Docker.
• Experience in ETL.
• Hands-on development experience in a Linux environment including bash scripting.
• Strong understanding of RESTful APIs and microservice architecture.
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes: deploying, monitoring, and debugging services.
• Understanding of common design patterns, security practices, and logging/monitoring principles.
• Familiarity with Git and collaborative workflows (PRs, reviews).
• Experience with DevOps practices and tools including CI/CD (GitLab/Jenkins).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with AGILE practices.
• Ability to work well in a team and as a self-starter.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain Python microservices.
• Implement message consumers and producers with Apache Kafka.
• Integrate with Elasticsearch for real-time and batch data indexing and querying.
• Write unit and integration tests to ensure high code coverage and reliability.
• Build CI/CD pipelines and deploy services in Kubernetes clusters.
• Participate in design discussions, code reviews, and architecture planning.
• Monitor and troubleshoot production issues using observability tools.
• Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge sharing within the team.
• Utilize software engineering and design methodologies appropriate to development, integration, and production environment.
• Foster collaboration among team members to provide quality service and products to customers.

Skills

Python

REST APIs

Kubernetes

Docker

CI/CD

Git

AGILE

Linux

ETL

Microservices

GitLab CI/CD

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

GitLab

Jenkins

Job description

Base-2 Solutions is seeking a Software Engineer to support a long-term DIA-NDOC DOMEX Technology Platform contract. The role involves working closely with Systems Engineers, Software Engineers, Architects, and Operations Engineering/Managers on a broad scope of activities including middle-tier and backend engineering tasks.

Work is primarily on-site in Bethesda, MD with a flexible schedule and occasional remote work depending on client requirements.