Software Engineer

Base-2 Solutions, LLC.; Bethesda (MD); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Base-2 Solutions seeks a Software Engineer to support a long-term DIA-NDOC DOMEX Technology Platform contract. You will design, develop, and test Python microservices, implement Kafka-based messaging, and integrate Elasticsearch for real-time data access.

Remote tasks are occasional while most work is on-site in Bethesda, MD, contributing to a mission-focused, collaborative team. You will build CI/CD pipelines, work with Kubernetes, and engage in architecture discussions, reviews, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree with 6–8+ years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in Python and backend frameworks (FastAPI, Flask).
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes in production.
• ETL experience and Linux command-line proficiency.
• Strong RESTful API design and microservice architecture knowledge.
• Hands-on with Git workflows (PRs, reviews) and CI/CD (GitLab/Jenkins).
• Experience with Kafka, Elasticsearch, and observability basics.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and security-conscious coding.
• Ability to work in AGILE teams and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain Python microservices.
• Implement message producers/consumers with Kafka.
• Integrate Elasticsearch for real-time and batch indexing.
• Write unit/integration tests with high coverage.
• Build CI/CD pipelines and deploy in Kubernetes clusters.
• Participate in design reviews, architecture planning, and code reviews.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and document production systems.
• Collaborate with engineers, architects, and operations staff.

Skills

Python

FastAPI/Flask

RESTful APIs

Microservices

Kubernetes

Docker

Kafka

Elasticsearch

GitLab/Jenkins CI/CD

Linux Bash

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Masters Degree

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

GitLab/Jenkins

Kafka

Elasticsearch

AWS

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 supports a mission-focused, solutions-oriented, and adaptive team that values innovation, collaboration, and professional development. Work is primarily on-site in Bethesda, MD with a flexible schedule and occasional remote tasks.

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; ensure high code coverage and reliability.
• Build CI/CD pipelines for 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.
• Utilize software engineering and design methodologies appropriate to the development, integration, and production environment.
• Foster an environment of collaboration with different team members to provide quality service and product to customers.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and 8 or more years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6 or more years of prior relevant experience; experience can be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 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.
• Enthusiastic with the ability to work well in a team and a self-starter who can work independently.

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 of 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 8 or more years of prior relevant experience.
• Masters with 6 or more years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience can be considered in lieu of a degree.

Required Certifications

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

Required Security Clearance

• Active Top Secret/SCI