Software Engineer 2 – Linux, Bash, Python, MongoDB, Docker, Kubernetes, RabbitMQ, PostgreSQL

Jobtailor

Maryland

On-site

USD 120,000 - 160,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a highly experienced Software Engineer in Maryland holding a Top Secret/SCI clearance. You will work on secure government contracts, developing software across Linux, Python, and container platforms in a compliant environment.

Responsibilities include scripting, database work with PostgreSQL and MongoDB, and deploying via Kubernetes, Helm, Docker, and GitLab CI, in collaboration with cross-functional teams under strict security standards.

Qualifications

Must hold a Top Secret/SCI U.S. Government security clearance with a favorable Polygraph.
U.S. citizen required for eligibility.
Master's or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science with multi-year SWE experience for programs of similar scope.
7+ years of SWE experience can substitute multiple degree requirements.
Proficient in Linux CLI, Bash scripting, and Python (3.x).
Experience with NoSQL (MongoDB) and SQL (PostgreSQL) databases.
Container technologies: Docker, Kubernetes; Helm charts for deployment.
CI/CD with GitLab CI; Git source control; Jira/Confluence for collaboration.
Messaging with RabbitMQ; IaC with Ansible; container orchestration skills.

Skills

Python

Linux CLI

Bash scripting

Docker

Kubernetes

GitLab CI

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

RabbitMQ

Ansible

Git

Helm charts

JIRA/Confluence

Education

Master's Degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Tools

Linux

Docker

Kubernetes

GitLab CI

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

RabbitMQ

Ansible

JIRA

Confluence

Helm

Job description

Requirements

Must currently hold a Top Secret/SCI U.S. Government security clearance with a favorable Polygraph, therefore all candidates must be a U.S. citizen
Master's degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university, plus three (3) years of experience as a SWE, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university, plus five (5) years of experience as a SWE, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity
Seven (7) years of experience as a SWE, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity
Experience using the Linux CLI
Experience developing scripts using Bash
Recent Python (3.x) software development experience
Experience with NoSQL databases including MongoDB
Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and containers
Experience with CI/CD principles, methodologies, and tools including GitLab CI
Familiar with container orchestration technologies such as Kubernetes
Familiar with Helm Charts to deploy containerized services on Kubernetes
Familiar with Messaging Frameworks including RabbitMQ
Familiar with IaC principles, methodologies, and tools such as Ansible
Experience with Git Source Control System
Experience with SQL databases including PostgreSQL
Experience with the Atlassian Tool Suite (JIRA, Confluence)

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in software development and integration, particularly with COTS, GOTS, and FOSS products. Holds a Top Secret/SCI U.S. Government security clearance and possesses strong experience in Linux, Python, and containerization technologies.

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