Software Engineer

RPMGlobal; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; 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 collaborating with Systems Engineers, Software Engineers, and Operations to deliver backend and middle-tier work. On-site in Bethesda, MD with flexible schedules and client-dependent remote opportunities.

The position emphasizes Python, microservices, Kafka, Elasticsearch, and CI/CD in a Linux environment, with a focus on quality, testing, and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with 6-10 years of related experience or Master's with 4-8 years.
• Proficiency in Python and back-end frameworks (FastAPI, Flask).
• Experience containerizing apps with Docker.
• ETL experience and Linux scripting capability.
• Strong RESTful API design and microservice knowledge.
• Hands-on Kubernetes for deployment, monitoring, and debugging.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and Git-based workflows.
• Knowledge of logging, monitoring, and security practices.
• Excellent communication and Agile teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain Python microservices.
• Implement Kafka-based message consumers and producers.
• Integrate Elasticsearch for real-time data indexing and queries.
• Write unit and integration tests with high coverage.
• Build CI/CD pipelines and deploy in Kubernetes clusters.
• Participate in design reviews, code reviews, and architecture planning.
• Monitor production issues using observability tools.
• Contribute to documentation and knowledge sharing.
• Collaborate with Systems Engineers, Architects, and Operations managers.

Skills

Python

FastAPI/Flask

Docker

ETL

Linux scripting

REST APIs

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Git/GitLab/Jenkins

Agile

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

GitLab/Jenkins

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/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