Software Engineer, Backend / Kubernetes

Gigatec; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Paid Healthcare

10% 401k in every paycheck

100% Fully Vested!!!

Job summary

Gigatec in Annapolis, MD is hiring a Back End Software Engineer to develop and maintain back end capabilities for a dynamic application suite. This role emphasizes modern development techniques and system integration to ensure reliability and scalability of services.

The ideal candidate will possess experience with Linux tools, Bash, Docker, and Python. Top Secret clearance and polygraph are mandatory for this position. The role comes with exceptional perks including 100% paid healthcare and a great retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Experience in Linux CLI and development tools.
• Ability to write scripts in Bash.
• Proficiency in Python (3.x) for software development.
• Understanding of Rust programming concepts desired.
• Familiarity with NoSQL databases like MongoDB.
• Experience with Docker for containerization.
• Knowledge of Kubernetes orchestration.
• Experience creating Helm Charts for deployments.
• Familiarity with RabbitMQ for messaging.
• Knowledge of CI/CD processes and GitLab CI.
• Understanding of IaC with tools like Ansible.
• Experience with Git for source control.

Responsibilities

• Developing and sustaining back end capabilities.
• Building scalable and dependable services.
• Integrating modern development techniques into applications.

Skills

Linux CLI and Tools

Bash scripting

Python (3.x) software development

Rust programming concepts

NoSQL databases (MongoDB)

Docker and containerd

Kubernetes

Helm Charts

Messaging Frameworks (RabbitMQ)

CI/CD principles and tools

IaC tools (Ansible)

Git Source Control System

Tools

PostgreSQL

Atlassian Tool Suite (Jira, Confluence)

Job description

NOTE – Our positions require aTop Secret clearance, as well as the favorablecompletion of a polygraph. Applicants must beauthorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor an employment Visa.

What You’ll Be Doing (We don’t love the bullet points, but we love the work!)

As the Back End Software Engineer, you'll be a part of a team responsible for developing, building and sustaining back end capabilities that support an evolving application suite, combining modern development, containerization, and systems integration to keep services dependable and scalable.

Perks and Benefits

• 100% Paid Healthcare
• 10% 401k in every paycheck
• 100% Fully Vested!!!

Required Skills

• Experience using the Linux CLI and Tools
• Experience developing scripts using Bash
• Recent Python (3.x) software development experience
• Experience with Rust programming concepts, or a willingness and aptitude to learn Rust
• Experience with NoSQL databases including MongoDB
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and containerd
• Experience with container orchestration technologies such as Kubernetes
• Experience creating Helm Charts to deploy containerized services on Kubernetes
• Familiar with Messaging Frameworks including RabbitMQ
• Familiar with CI/CD principles, methodologies, and tools including GitLab CI
• Familiar with IaC principles, methodologies, and tools such as Ansible
• Experience using Git Source Control System

Desired Skills

• Experience with SQL databases including PostgreSQL
• Experience with the Atlassian Tool Suite including Jira and Confluence
• Fluent in sarcasm, kindness, and the occasional office banter

Do you have an active Top Secret clearance as well as a full scope polygraph?

If so, what level of clearance and polygraph do you have?

If N/A, skip.