Software Engineer - Hybrid

redarchsolutions; Maryland; On-site; USD 160,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

PTO

401K match

Annual bonus

Job summary

Red Arch Solutions is seeking a Software Engineer in Maryland to create and maintain data workflows and automation pipelines using Apache Airflow. You will build reliable, scalable, and observable workflow orchestration solutions supporting data engineering, analytics, and operations.

The role requires strong Python/Java development, Linux & Bash scripting, and experience with Airflow, Spark, and containerization.

Qualifications

• Experience with Linux CLI and scripting for automation.
• Professional software development with Python and Java.
• Airflow DAG design, scheduling, operators and sensors.
• Experience with Spark for distributed data processing.
• Containerization with Docker/Podman; Git for source control.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain data workflows and automation pipelines.
• Collaborate with data engineers, platform teams and stakeholders.
• Ensure workflows are reliable, scalable, observable, and production-ready.
• Develop, test, and optimize Airflow DAGs and monitoring.

Skills

Linux CLI

Bash scripting

Python

Java

Apache Airflow

Spark

Docker/Podman

Git

Education

Master's degree in computer science or related discipline

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related discipline

Seven years of SWE experience

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

AWS

Job description

The Software Engineer shall be responsible for creating and maintaining data workflows and automation pipelines using Apache Airflow. This role focuses on building reliable, scalable, and observable workflow orchestration solutions that support data engineering, analytics, and operational use cases. The engineer will collaborate closely with data engineers, platform teams, and stakeholders to ensure workflows are efficient, secure, and production ready.

Position Required Skills:

• Experience using the Linux CLI and Linux tools
• Experience developing Bash scripts to automate manual processes
• Recent software development experience using Python and Java
• Experience using Apache Airflow (DAG design, scheduling, operators, sensors) to orchestrate, schedule, and monitor complex workflows
• Experience using Distributed Big Data processing engines including Apache Spark
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker, containerd, and Podman
• Experience with Git Source Control System

Position Desired Skills:

• Experience using the Atlassian Tool Suite (JIRA, Confluence)
• Familiar with AWS Cloud Services and Infrastructure

Basic Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
• 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.

Salary range for this position $160,000-$185,000 #CJ

The Red Arch Solutions pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several factors including, but not limited to, level of position, job responsibilities, geographic location, scope of relevant work experience, educational background, certifications, contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements, alignment with local internal equity as well as alignment with market data.

Red Arch Solutions Benefits Snapshot:

• 100% paid employee healthcare premiums. CareFirst Advantage Best in Class Benefits.
• HaloScripts Concierge prescription medication service
• Generous PTO.
• 10 % 401K 6% match vested day one and up to 4% profit sharing contribution.
• Annualized bonus compensation.
• Spot bonuses for hard work.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• 529 College Saving Plan.
• College Loan Pay Back Program.
• 11 Paid Federal Holidays
• Generous Referral Bonuses.

Red Arch Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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