Software Engineer SWE Skill Level 3

CTRL + LLC; Corridor North (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible healthcare options

Dependent Care FSA

Tech reimbursement

100% Employer-paid Life Insurance

401(k) contribution

Sign-on & retention bonuses

Flexible PTO

Paid hours for company events

Referral bonus

Job summary

CTRL + LLC is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to develop and maintain software applications for defense programs. The role requires strong technical skills with a focus on Python and Linux, as well as experience with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.

Located in Elkridge, Maryland, this position offers flexible healthcare options, a robust retirement plan, and the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment focusing on innovative software solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 9 years of experience in a related field.
• Experience developing, sustaining, and troubleshooting software applications.
• Clearances required: TS/SCI w/ Poly.

Responsibilities

• Develop and troubleshoot software applications.
• Implement, test, and integrate with other products.
• Work with COTS, GOTS, and FOSS products.

Skills

Linux CLI

Bash scripting

Python (3.x)

Rust programming

NoSQL databases

Docker

Kubernetes

Helm Charts

RabbitMQ

CI/CD principles

GitLab CI

Ansible

Git Source Control

Education

STEM Bachelor's Degree

Tools

PostgreSQL

Atlassian Tool Suite

Job description

Clearance Required: TS/SCI w/ Poly

9 years of experience with STEM Bachelor's Degree

The Software Engineer shall be responsible for developing, sustaining, and troubleshooting GHOSTGEM's software suite of applications, including DINO and possibly future capabilities as mission needs arise. Software development activities include implementation, testing, and integration with other COTS, GOTS, and FOSS products, packages, and libraries.

Position 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

Position Desired Skills

• Experience with SQL databases including PostgreSQL
• Experience with the Atlassian Tool Suite including Jira and Confluence

About Ctrl+

Ctrl+ is an innovative software engineering and staffing firm based in Elkridge, Maryland. We specialize in providing cutting-edge software solutions and assembling exceptional teams for Department of Defense (DoD) programs. From designing secure software to offering expert staffing solutions in cyber security, program management, analysis, and comprehensive documentation, we cover every aspect of our clients' projects from start to finish.

Benefits

At Ctrl+, we give you the power to customize your benefits. Choose from health, dental, and vision coverage, plus a Dependent Care FSA to set aside tax-free dollars for child or adult care.

• Flexible healthcare options (CareFirst medical, dental & vision)
• Dependent Care FSA (up to $5,000 household / $2,500 individual)
• Tech reimbursement – up to $1,500 every other year
• 100% Employer-paid Life, AD&D, Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 100% Employer-paid 10% 401(k) contribution (vested immediately)
• Sign-on & retention bonuses
• Flexible PTO (carry over up to 300 hours + payout for excess)
• Paid hours for company events & training
• Referral bonus: $1.50/hr extra for successful hires you refer

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ctrl+ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.