Software Engineer

RPMGlobal; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Base-2 Solutions seeks a Software Engineer to support a DIA-NDOC DOMEX Technology Platform contract in Bethesda, MD. You will work closely with systems and software engineers on backend tasks, middleware, and data processing.

The role emphasizes innovation, collaboration, and professional development with on-site work in Bethesda and occasional remote tasks. Strong Python, Docker, Kubernetes, and RESTful API skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of experience or Master's with 6+ years.
• Proficiency in Python and backend frameworks (FastAPI/Flask).
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and ETL processes.
• Strong RESTful API and microservice architecture knowledge.
• Experience with Git and CI/CD tools (GitLab/Jenkins).
• Security+ and TS/SCI clearance eligibility is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain Python microservices.
• Implement Kafka producers/consumers and data indexing with Elasticsearch.
• Build CI/CD pipelines and deploy to Kubernetes clusters.
• Write unit/integration tests and ensure code quality.
• Collaborate in design reviews, architecture planning, and documentation.
• Support monitoring, observability, and incident response.

Skills

Strong communication

Agile practices

Self-starter

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Master's Degree (optional)

Experience can substitute for degree

Tools

Python

FastAPI/Flask

Docker

Kubernetes

Apache Kafka

Elasticsearch

Git (GitLab/Jenkins)

Linux bash

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