Software Engineer (HPC) Linux & Scripting Emphasis

Interclypse, Inc.; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Professional Development

Job summary

Interclypse, Inc. is seeking Software Engineers to support mission-critical programs, contributing to full lifecycle development, deployment, operations, and maintenance of complex software systems in secure Linux environments.

Roles span software development, DevOps/automation, data engineering, and infrastructure sustainment. Responsibilities include designing, deploying, and maintaining systems; building automation for HPC environments; managing data flows; ETL operations; and collaborating

Qualifications

• Experience building and maintaining software systems in Linux environments.
• Proficiency in Python and Java with hands-on development.
• Experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD tooling.
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with data workflows and big data platforms (Spark, NiFi, Kafka).
• Knowledge of monitoring and observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ElasticStack).
• Experience with IaC and configuration management (Ansible).
• Familiar with agile methodologies and collaborative teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, deploy, document, and maintain software systems.
• Develop automation tooling for HPC provisioning and config management.
• Manage complex data flows including storage, transport, and security.
• Perform end-to-end ETL system development and operations.
• Integrate software into new or modified environments.
• Create and execute tests; resolve software issues.
• Collaborate with system and hardware engineers on requirements.
• Contribute to or lead Agile development teams as appropriate.
• Recommend and implement new technologies and process improvements.

Skills

Linux CLI

Python

Java

C/C++

DevOps

CI/CD

Docker

Kubernetes

Ansible

Git

Spark

NiFi

Kafka

ElasticStack

Prometheus

Grafana

HashiCorp Vault

Keycloak

Airflow

Tools

GitLab CI

Jenkins

Bamboo

Ansible

Docker

Kubernetes

Podman

Apache NiFi

Apache Spark

RabbitMQ

Kafka

ElasticStack

Prometheus

Grafana

Airflow

Netbox

Keycloak

HashiCorp Vault

Job description

Description

We are seeking Software Engineers to support a range of mission-critical programs. Candidates will contribute to the full lifecycle development, deployment, operations, and maintenance of complex software systems in secure Linux environments. Roles span software development, DevOps/automation, data engineering, and infrastructure sustainment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, deploy, document, and maintain complex and diverse software systems based on documented requirements
• Develop and sustain automation tools supporting infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and system sustainment for High-Performance Computing (HPC) environments
• Create, manage, and troubleshoot complex operational data flows including data storage, transport, management, security, and compliance
• Perform full lifecycle ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) system development and operations & maintenance
• Integrate software into new or modified systems and operating environments
• Develop and execute test procedures; resolve software problem reports
• Collaborate with system and hardware engineers to derive requirements and support interface design
• Contribute to or lead Agile development teams as appropriate
• Recommend and implement new technologies, processes, and improvements to software development standards

Requirements

Interclypse provides a uniquely cultivating environment where mentorship and continued learning create extraordinary professionals. Our goal is to empower our talent by putting you in the driver's seat of your career.

Software Engineering candidates have experience working in team environments, building software solutions for customers, and are looking to take their careers to the next level. Familiarity with the following tech stacks below is great but not a requirement.

Technical Skills

Operating Systems & Scripting

• Linux CLI and system administration (service management, configuration, provisioning, storage, networking)
• Bash and Python scripting for process automation

Software Development

• Python and Java development (recent, hands-on experience)
• Software development using C, C++, Ruby, Perl, or JavaScript

DevOps & CI/CD

• CI/CD principles and tools including GitLab CI, Jenkins, and/or Bamboo
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Ansible
• Git source control management including branching strategies and team collaboration

Containerization & Orchestration

• Docker, containerd, and/or Podman
• Kubernetes and Helm Charts for containerized service deployment

Data Engineering & Big Data

• Apache NiFi for real-time and batch data workflow processing and distribution
• Apache Spark for distributed Big Data processing
• Data parsing and transformation with JSON, XML, CSV, Parquet, and other formats
• Messaging frameworks including ActiveMQ (ITX), RabbitMQ, and/or Kafka
• NoSQL databases (MongoDB); SQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB)

Monitoring & Observability

• Prometheus and Grafana for system monitoring and metrics
• Distributed logging tools including ElasticStack

Automation Frameworks

• Ansible for orchestration and deployment automation
• Automated testing frameworks (TDD, BDD)

Other

• Atlassian Tool Suite (Jira, Confluence)
• Kubernetes/Docker Compose orchestration for containerized services
• Apache Airflow for workflow orchestration and scheduling
• Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, or SAFe methodologies
• Datacenter Infrastructure Management (DCIM) tools such as Netbox
• Secret management tools such as HashiCorp Vault
• Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions such as Keycloak
• Jupyter Notebook environment deployment and management
• Rust programming (or willingness to learn)
• HPC job scheduling tools such as Slurm
• Splunk for observability and analytics

Our favorite candidates are resilient problem solvers, cooperative teammates, and passionate innovators.

Why You Might Like This Job

• You're tired of working for a massive organization.
• You want to work for an established company that values your stable career.
• You want to work with a team that loves their job and making cool stuff.
• You want to be part of a team focused on making a positive impact.
• You want to grow your skills in management or work toward becoming an expert.
• You want to have the option for career mentorship, both in technology and in business.
• You value a company with a strong culture of growth and support

Benefits

• Employee Impact Program. Every employee has the opportunity to define and get rewarded for their contributions they can make toward the long-term health of the company, customer, and employee. This program in combination with our comprehensive time off and leave programs allow you to design a career and compensation program that enables near infinite flexibility while ensuring both company, customer, and individual health and prosperity.
• Comprehensive time off and leave programs:
  • 31 Days (248 hours) of Paid Personal Time Off (PTO) for any vacation, holidays, illnesses, and birthdays
  • Parental Leave: 40 Hours
  • Bereavement Leave: 24 hours.
  • Military Reserve Leave (up to 80 hours, see employee handbook for details).
  • Jury Duty Leave 16 hours.
• Retirement: Unlimited 401K match up to 8% of your salary up to the federal maximum
• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision): Premium is 100% company paid (contact us for specific plan details).
• Health Savings Account (HSA): Interclypse contributes $750 for individuals and $1500 for families
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance includes orthodontics coverage
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Disability: Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Educational support: reimbursement up to the federal max of $5,250
• Company apparel: $200 for company apparel each year
• Social events: Holiday Party, Spring Picnic, Fall Picnic, happy hours and more

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability

Interclypse is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.