Software Engineer

Base-2 Solutions; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Base-2 Solutions is seeking a Software Engineer to support a long-term DIA-NDOC DOMEX Technology Platform contract. On-site in Bethesda, MD with possible remote work per client needs, you will collaborate across systems and software teams on backend and middle-tier tasks.

You will design, build, test, and deploy Python microservices, leverage Kafka, and index/query data with Elasticsearch, while contributing to CI/CD pipelines and Kubernetes deployments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 4–8 years of relevant experience or Master's with 2–6 years.
• Strong Python proficiency and backend framework experience (FastAPI/Flask).
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes in production environments.
• ETL experience and data pipeline concepts.
• Linux development environment and bash scripting.
• Strong RESTful API design and microservices knowledge.
• Hands-on Kubernetes deployment, monitoring, and debugging.
• Understanding of design patterns, security, and logging/monitoring.
• Familiar with Git and collaborative workflows (PRs, reviews).
• Experience with CI/CD tools (GitLab/Jenkins) and DevOps practices.
• Excellent communication and Agile collaboration.

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 for high code quality.
• Build CI/CD pipelines and deploy services 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.
• Apply software engineering methodologies for development and production environments.
• Foster collaboration to deliver quality services to customers.

Skills

Python

FastAPI/Flask

RESTful APIs

Docker

Kubernetes

Kafka

Elasticsearch

Linux scripting (bash)

CI/CD

Git & workflows

Agile

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

Elasticsearch

Kafka

CI/CD tools (GitLab/Jenkins)

Linux

Job description

Position Summary

Base-2 Solutions is seeking a Software Engineer to support a long-term DIA-NDOC DOMEX Technology Platform (DTP) contract. The role involves working closely with Systems Engineers, Software Engineers, Architects, and Operations Engineering/Manager on a broad scope of activities including middle-tier and backend engineering tasks. The position requires innovation, collaboration, and professional development within a mission-focused and solutions-oriented team. Work is primarily on-site in Bethesda, MD with a flexible schedule and occasional remote work depending on client requirements.

Essential Duties and 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 the development, integration, and production environment.
• Foster collaboration among team members to provide quality service and products to customers.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and 4-8 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 2-6 years of prior relevant experience.
• Proficiency in Python and related backend frameworks (e.g., FastAPI, Flask).
• Experience with containerization, especially with Docker.
• Experience in Extraction, Transformation, and Load (ETL).
• Hands-on development experience in a Linux environment including bash or bash-like 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 Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) tools and practices, especially Gitlab or Jenkins.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with AGILE practices.
• Ability to work well in a team and as a self-starter.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with designing and implementing software development kits.
• Familiarity with 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 with 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.

Required Education and Experience Equivalency

• Bachelor's Degree with 4-8 years of experience.
• Masters with 2-6 years of experience.

Required Certifications

• None specified.

Required Security Clearance

• Active Top Secret/SCI

Equal Employment Opportunity

Base-2 Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Learn more: base-2solutions.com/eeo