Software Engineer (Hybrid) - TS Required

Phoenix Operations Group; San Antonio (TX); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance – 100% Company Paid Premiums

401K – Automatic 10% company contribution

PTO – 4 weeks/year

Professional Development – Paid training, Certifications, and Enrichment

Job summary

Phoenix Operations Group is seeking a Software Engineer in San Antonio, Texas to support mission-critical programs. Ideal candidates will have experience with Java, Kubernetes, AWS, and CI/CD practices.

This role will involve developing automation solutions and maintaining data processing pipelines while collaborating with cross-functional teams. TS clearance is required, and the position offers comprehensive benefits including medical insurance, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 4-9 years experience in Software Engineering with strong Java development skills.
• Experience with building and maintaining Kubernetes deployments.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain automation solutions using Kotlin and Gradle.
• Design and maintain data processing pipelines using Java and related technologies.
• Monitor and troubleshoot containerized applications in Kubernetes environments.

Skills

Java

Kubernetes

AWS

Docker

Agile methodologies

Java Frameworks

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

GitLab CI/CD

Apache NiFi

Linux

Job description

Software Engineer

TS Clearance Required

Phoenix Operations Group is seeking Software Engineers to support a mission critical program in San Antonio, Texas. We welcome talented developers from diverse technical backgrounds who are passionate about solving complex problems and delivering innovative solutions. Join a collaborative team where your technical expertise will directly support national security missions and drive meaningful impact.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain automation solutions using Kotlin, Gradle, and YAML to support configuration driven data processing workflows.
• Design, develop, and maintain data ingestion and processing pipelines using Java, YAML, and related technologies.
• Utilize GitLab CI/CD to automate code builds, testing, container image creation, and deployment processes.
• Build, manage, and deploy Docker containers and integrate with Amazon Web Services (AWS) services, including Amazon Elastic Container Registry (ECR) and Amazon S3.
• Support, maintain, and enhance legacy applications built with Java, Maven, and YAML, ensuring compatibility with modernized solutions.
• Configure and manage enterprise data flow solutions using Apache NiFi to process, enrich, and route data based on metadata and business rules.
• Monitor and troubleshoot containerized applications running in Kubernetes environments using tools such as K9s.
• Perform data mapping, transformation, and validation activities to align incoming data with established enterprise data models.
• Collaborate with cross functional engineering teams to design, implement, test, and deploy scalable cloud based data processing solutions.
• Apply software engineering best practices, including version control, automated testing, and CI/CD methodologies, throughout the development lifecycle.

Minimum Qualifications

• 4-9 years experience in Software Engineering, Modern Java Frameworks and Libraries (e.g. Spring, Guava). Bachelors in related field; 7 years relevant experience for Masters; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience.
• Experience building and maintaining Kubernetes deployments using tools like Helm and Flux.
• Strong Java software development experience.
• Experience in designing enterprise APIs.
• Experience in RESTful web services.
• Experience in Microservices architecture.
• Experience with the agile software lifecycle.
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and work well both independently and in a team setting.
• Experience with the Linux operating system.
• Experience with configuration management tools (e.g. Git, Nexus, Maven).
• Demonstrated experience serving as a tech lead, mentor, or manager for engineering teams.
• Must be able to work in a hybrid environment, spending an average of 2 days per week at our San Antonio office. Flexibility is essential to adapt to schedule changes as needed.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience in cloud based technologies (AWS, Azure).
• Experience designing and writing custom Kubernetes tooling like operators and custom CRDs.
• Experience with programming languages such as Golang and Python.
• Experience with writing automation in CI/CD tooling such as GitLab CI pipelines.
• Experience in distributed databases, NoSQL databases, full text-search engines (e.g. Elasticsearch, MongoDB, Solr).
• Scripting experience is a huge plus.
• Prior experience or familiarity with our Big Data Platform is a plus.
• Understanding of Agile software development methodologies and use of standard software development tool suites. (e.g., JIRA, Confluence, GitHub Enterprise, etc.)

Clearance

• TS security clearance

Benefits Offered

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance – 100% Company Paid Premiums
• STD, LTD, and Life Insurance – 100% Company paid
• 401K – Automatic 10% company contribution; no matching required
• PTO – 4 weeks/year
• Holidays – 11 paid/year
• Birthdays off with pay
• Referral Bonuses – Upfront AND Annually Recurring
• Open Source Bonuses – Contribute to our GitHub projects
• Professional Development – Paid training, Certifications, and Enrichment

Phoenix Operations Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Phoenix Operations Group does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non‑disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.