Software Engineer (Python/Kubernetes Microservices), Intelligence Community Mission Program, Fort Meade, MD

Zohorecruit; Fort Meade, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid leave (5 weeks)

11 federal holidays

401k with employer contribution

Training reimbursement

Professional memberships reimbursed

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Referral bonus

Job summary

BizFirst LLC is seeking a Software Engineer (Python/Kubernetes) to develop and deploy microservice solutions for SIGINT mission systems at Fort Meade, MD. You will build Python services, containerize with Docker, and deploy to Kubernetes using Helm charts, integrating with SIGINT interfaces in a SOA.

The role requires active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph, a computer science degree (or equivalent) and hands-on experience with Python, Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent experience.
• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• Hands-on Python, Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop microservice solutions in Python for SIGINT mission systems.
• Containerize services with Docker and deploy to Kubernetes using Helm charts.
• Integrate new services with existing SIGINT interfaces and SOA patterns.
• Collaborate in a secure government facility at Fort Meade, MD.

Skills

Python

Docker

Kubernetes

Helm

Linux/Unix

Bash scripting

SOA/microservices

Microservices

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Helm

Git

Job description

Software Engineer (Python/Kubernetes Microservices), Intelligence Community Mission Program, Fort Meade, MD

Howard, United States | Posted on 09/25/2026

SoftwareEngineer (Python/Kubernetes Microservices), Intelligence Community MissionProgram, Fort Meade, MD

Summary:

• Job Title: Software Engineer, Level 1 (Python,Kubernetes, Microservices)
• Openings: 1
• Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI with Full ScopePolygraph (FSP) required.
• Work Type: Onsite at Fort George G. Meade, MD, in asecure government facility
• Job Type: Full-time
• Benefits: Our client provides full benefits.
• Program Name: SIGINT processing systems developmentprogram covering data ingest, protocol processing, and mission microservices
• Agency name: Intelligence Community (IC) customer, FortGeorge G. Meade, MD
• Start Date: Immediate, upon offer acceptance andclearance transfer

Our client is a Service-DisabledVeteran-Owned Small Business that has supported U.S. defense and intelligencemissions since 2012. Its systems, software, and data science engineers workside by side with government teams to model, design, integrate, and deploycomplex mission systems, and the company also builds rugged RF hardware forspecialized SIGINT applications. Led by a U.S. Navy veteran with more than 30years of DoD mission experience, the company supports programs alongside manyof the largest national security integrators and has a long-establishedpresence in Maryland near Fort Meade.

What will you do

Develop and integratemicroservice solutions for signals intelligence (SIGINT) mission systems. Youwill build Python services, package and deploy them with Docker, Kubernetes,and Helm, and connect them to SIGINT system interfaces within a service-orientedarchitecture. You Will work in an established build environment and applyproven microservices deployment patterns to keep mission software reliable andeasy to maintain. This role suits a hands-on developer who has containerizedand deployed services on Kubernetes and wants to apply those skills to missionwork.

Responsibilities:

• Develop microservice solutions in Python for SIGINTmission systems.
• Containerize services with Docker and deploy them toKubernetes using Helm charts.
• Integrate new services with existing SIGINT systeminterfaces.
• Design and build components that fit a service-orientedarchitecture (SOA).
• Work within the program's build environment to compile,package, and release software.
• Automate routine development and deployment tasks withshell and Bash scripts.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in containerizedservices running on Linux.

Requirements:

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or ComputerEngineering and seven (7) years of software engineering experience. Eleven (11)years of software engineering experience may substitute for the degree.
• Hands-on experience with Python, Docker, Kubernetes,and Helm (all four are required).
• Familiarity with working in a software buildenvironment.
• Working knowledge of microservices deployment patterns.
• Experience developing service-oriented architecturesand microservice solutions.
• Experience integrating SIGINT system interfaces.
• Proficiency with the Linux/Unix command line andshell/Bash scripting.
• Ability to work onsite at Fort Meade, MD.

Desired Skills

• Experience with SIGINT data processing or otherIntelligence Community mission systems.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and Git-baseddevelopment workflows.
• Experience working on Agile/Scrum development teams.

Benefits (provided by our client):

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for the employeeand family, 100% employer-paid (HMO HSA Silver plan), plus a Health SavingsAccount
• Five weeks (200 hours) of paid leave per year
• Eleven (11) paid federal holidays per year401k with an employer contribution equal to 10% ofsalary
• Reimbursement for approved training, up to three days(24 hours) per year, including books and related conference or class travel
• Reimbursement of professional fees, such as IEEEmembership and licenses
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Term life insurance equal to annual salary, up to $100K
• Referral matching bonus program

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