Senior Software Engineer

Absolute Business Solutions Corp.; Bethesda (MD); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with match

Health & Wellness allowance

Education and training funds

Volunteer time off

Charitable match

Referral program

LOV awards

Job summary

Absolute Business Solutions Corp (ABSC) is seeking a TS/SCI cleared Software Engineer to develop Python microservices for a DIA-DOMEX platform in Bethesda, MD. Remote flexibility exists as client requirements allow.

You will design, build, test, and deploy scalable services interfacing with Kafka and Elasticsearch in a Kubernetes environment, contributing to a data-centric cloud/AI/ML solution for national security programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 6–10 years of relevant experience.
• Master’s Degree with 4–8 years of relevant experience.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with ability to obtain and maintain a polygraph.
• Proficiency in Python and backend frameworks (e.g., FastAPI, Flask).
• Experience with containerization, especially Docker.
• Experience in ETL and RESTful APIs; microservice architecture.
• Hands-on Kubernetes: deploying, monitoring, debugging services.
• Familiarity with Git and DevOps (CI/CD with GitLab/Jenkins).
• AGILE practices and strong communication; team player and self-starter.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain Python microservices.
• Implement Kafka message producers and consumers.
• Integrate with Elasticsearch for 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 issues with observability tools.
• Document systems and share knowledge within the team.
• Follow engineering best practices and quality standards.
• Collaborate to deliver high-quality services to customers.

Skills

Python

Apache Kafka

Elasticsearch

Kubernetes

RESTful APIs

CI/CD

Docker

Git

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Elasticsearch

Apache Kafka

GitLab/Jenkins

FASTAPI/Flask

Job description

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Absolute Business Solutions Corp (ABSC) is not just another tech company. We’re a community of innovators, engineers, analysts and business professionals working together with our customers to tackle the most complex challenges. For more than 20 years we’ve supported critical Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community (IC), Federal Civilian missions and global, multi-national corporations. We specialize in supporting our clients in the Intelligence, Technology, Defense, AI/ML, and Data Science fields. As we continue to grow at a rapid pace, we need some amazing new professionals to join our team.

ABSC has an exciting opening for you as our next TS/SCI cleared Software Engineer supporting a long-term DIA-NDOC DOMEX Technology Platform (DTP) contract. You will work closely with Systems Engineers, Software Engineers, Architects, and Operations Engineering/Manager on a broad scope of activities extending across the development of systems to include middle-tier and backend engineering tasks. Have impact as part of a mission focused, solutions oriented, and adaptive team that values innovation, collaboration, and professional development. While most work is conducted on-site at our client location in Bethesda, MD, we offer a flexible schedule and, occasionally, some tasks may be performed remotely. The percentage of remote work will vary based on client requirements/deliverables.

Specifically, we are looking for a skilled Python developer to join our team to build and maintain scalable microservices that interface with Kafka for real-time messaging and Elasticsearch for data indexing and search. You'll deploy and monitor your services in a Kubernetes environment and collaborate with cross-functional teams in designing reliable, observable, and secure systems. Our client’s overall mission is to design and implement a data centric architecture that leverages cloud-based computing, artificial intelligence (Al), machine learning (ML) and cross-domain transfer systems.

Security clearance required for this role:

An Active TS/SCI with ability/willingness to obtain a CI polygraph is required.

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; ensure high code coverage and reliability


• Build CI/CD pipelines for your services and deploy them in Kubernetes clusters


• Participate in design discussions, code reviews, and architecture planning


• Monitor and troubleshoot production issues with observability tools


• Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge sharing within the team


• Utilizes software engineering and design methodologies appropriate to the development, integration, and production environment


• Foster an environment of collaboration with the different team members in the goal of providing quality service and product to our customers

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree and 6-10 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 4-8 years of prior relevant experience


• Must possess an Active Top Secret/SCI clearance and ability to obtain and maintain a Polygraph


• Proficiency in Python and related backend frameworks (e.g., FastAPI, Flask).


• Experience with containerization, especially with Docker


• Experience in Extraction, Transformation, and Load (ETL)


• 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 Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) tools and practices, especially Gitlab or Jenkins


• Strong verbal and written communication skills


• Experience with AGILE practices


• Enthusiastic with the ability to work well in a team and a self-starter who can work on their own

Desired Skills:

• Experience with designing and implementing software development kits


• Familiarity DGX (Deep GPU Xceleration)


• Active Security+ certification and ability to obtain Privileged User Account (PUA) certification by the Government


• Elasticsearch certifications or other program stack related certifications


• Experience of a production/enterprise systems at scale


• Knowledge of distributed systems concepts (e.g., idempotency, eventual consistency)


• Familiarity with schema registries and Kafka streaming patterns


• Experience blending analytical methodologies and leveraging existing COTS/GOTS/OS tools in an unconventional manner.


• Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS/C2S)


• Familiarity or experience with building applications around Large Language Models, Agentic AI

Salary is commensurate with education and years’ experience. Salary range for this requisition is: $120,000-$235k annual.

Who we are:

ABSC is a technology and services company that combines the agility of a small business with proven processes refined over more than two decades in business. We specialize in supporting public sector clients in the Intelligence, Defense, Health, and Safety areas. Our team stands ready to deliver the next generation of programs, personnel, and solutions to help advance our federal government customers’ driving innovation, agility, and security across all mission areas.

Some of our benefits include:

• Retirement Planning – 401k Fully Vested with Match


• Annual Health and Wellness Allowance – buy an Apple Watch, a treadmill, or hit the gym on us


• Career Development – Annual Funds to spend on Education and Training


• Volunteer Time Off – Annually, all employees can spend 8 hours directly supporting a charity of choice


• Charitable Match – ABSC matches an employee’s donation to a qualifying charity


• Referral Program – We pay for internal and external referrals!


• LOV Awards – Earn bonus awards throughout the year from our Living Our Values awards program

*ABSC is a proud V3, Virginia Values Vets, member which recognizes our commitment to hiring Veterans. If you are a veteran, please be sure to include that in your application.*

Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.