Senior Python Microservices Engineer TS/SCI

VMD Corp; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Xcelerate Solutions in Bethesda, MD is seeking a Senior Software Engineer with TS/SCI clearance to design, build, and maintain Python microservices interfacing with Kafka and Elasticsearch. You will deploy in Kubernetes, develop robust CI/CD pipelines, and collaborate with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced government contracting environment.

The role emphasizes scalable, observable, secure systems and close interaction with systems engineers, software engineers, and operations teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 8+ years of relevant experience (or Master’s with 6+ years).
• Active TS/SCI clearance with ability to obtain a polygraph.
• Strong Python proficiency and backend frameworks (FastAPI, Flask).
• Experience with Docker containerization.
• Experience in ETL and Linux environments.
• Solid knowledge of RESTful APIs and microservice patterns.
• Hands-on Kubernetes deployment, monitoring, and debugging.
• Familiarity with Git and PR-based workflows (GitLab/Jenkins CI/CD).
• Excellent written and verbal communication; team-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain Python microservices.
• Implement message consumers and producers with Apache Kafka.
• Integrate with Elasticsearch for real-time indexing and querying.
• Write unit and integration tests with high coverage.
• Build CI/CD pipelines and deploy in Kubernetes clusters.
• Participate in design reviews and architecture planning.
• Monitor production systems with observability tools.
• Document technical approaches and share knowledge within the team.
• Apply DevOps practices and secure coding standards.
• Collaborate across cross-functional teams.

Skills

Python

RESTful APIs

Microservices

Linux scripting

Agile practices

Team collaboration

Strong communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Apache Kafka

Elasticsearch

GitLab/Jenkins CI/CD

Job description

Xcelerate Solutions in Bethesda, MD is seeking a Senior Software Engineer with TS/SCI clearance to design, build, and maintain Python microservices interfacing with Kafka and Elasticsearch. You will deploy in Kubernetes, develop robust CI/CD pipelines, and collaborate with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced government contracting environment.

The role emphasizes scalable, observable, secure systems and close interaction with systems engineers, software engineers, and operations teams.