Software Engineer

Base-2 Solutions; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

PTO & holidays

Dental coverage

Job summary

Base-2 Solutions is seeking a Software Engineer to support a long-term, DIA-NDOC DOMEX Technology Platform contract. The role involves collaborating with engineers and operations teams on back-end and middle-tier development, with on-site work in Bethesda, MD and some flexibility on remote work per client needs.

The ideal candidate will design and implement Python microservices, leverage Kafka, and integrate with Elasticsearch, while building robust CI/CD pipelines and tests.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree with years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in Python and backend frameworks (FastAPI, Flask).
• Experience with containerization using Docker.
• ETL experience and Linux/bash scripting.
• RESTful APIs and microservice architecture knowledge.
• Kubernetes deployment, monitoring, and debugging.
• Security practices, logging, and observability basics.
• Git and collaborative workflows (PRs, reviews).
• CI/CD practices and tools (GitLab/Jenkins).
• Strong communication and AGILE experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain Python microservices.
• Implement Kafka-based message consumers and producers.
• Integrate with Elasticsearch for real-time and batch indexing.
• Write unit and integration tests to ensure reliability.
• Build CI/CD pipelines and deploy in Kubernetes.
• Participate in design reviews and architecture planning.
• Monitor production issues with observability tools.
• Produce technical documentation and share knowledge.
• Apply software engineering practices throughout dev/prod environments.
• Collaborate with team to deliver quality services.

Skills

Python

FastAPI/Flask

Docker

Kubernetes

Kafka

Elasticsearch

REST APIs

Git & CI/CD

Linux/Bash

ETL

Unit/Integration tests

Observability

Agile

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree + 6-10 years

Master's + 4-8 years

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

Kafka

Elasticsearch

CI/CD tools (GitLab/Jenkins)

Job description

• Required Security Clearance: Top Secret/SCI
• Location: Bethesda, MD
• Work Type: On-Site
• Shift: First

• Requisition ID: 4842
• Standard Title:
• Required Security Clearance: Top Secret/SCI
• Location: Bethesda, MD
• Work Type: On-Site
• Shift: First
• Referral Eligibility: Eligible
• U.S. Citizenship Required? Yes

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/Managers 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 6-10 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 4-8 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 6-10 years of experience.
• Masters with 4-8 years of experience.

Required Certifications

• None specified.

Required Security Clearance

• Active Top Secret/SCI

Pay & Benefit Highlights

Compensation

• Competitive fixed salary or hourly pay (based on experience, skills, location, and internal equity).
• Employee referral bonuses up to $10,000 per hired referral.
• Additional bonus opportunities for exceptional performance and contributions to business development and company growth (role-dependent).

Health

• 100% company-paid medical premiums for employees and eligible dependents.
• Choose from multiple plan options with CareFirst, Kaiser, and UnitedHealthcare, including PPO, POS, HMO, and HSA-compatible plans.
• 100% company-paid dental premiums for employees and eligible dependents.
• 100% company-paid vision premiums for employees and eligible dependents.

Income Protection

• 100% company-paid premiums for short-term disability.
• 100% company-paid premiums for long-term disability.
• 100% company-paid premiums for accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D).
• 100% company-paid premiums for life insurance up to $200,000.

Retirement

• 401(k) with immediate vesting: 4% company match plus a 4% non-elective company contribution (8% total).
• 401(k) pre-tax and Roth options.

Leave

• Up to 20 days of flexible paid time off (PTO).
• 11 paid floating holidays.

Work-Life Balance

• Flexible work schedules, including flex time and compressed work periods (contract and project-dependent).