Software Engineer with Security Clearance

Base-2 Solutions; Chevy Chase (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Competitive compensation

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Base-2 Solutions is seeking a Software Engineer to support a long-term program in Bethesda, MD. The role focuses on Python-based microservices, Kafka messaging, and backend systems, collaborating with Systems Engineers, Architects, and Ops teams on a broad technical scope.

The position emphasizes delivering scalable services, CI/CD pipelines, and robust observability in a production environment. Occasional remote tasks are possible.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree with multiple years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in Python and backend frameworks (FastAPI/Flask).
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes in production.
• Experience with ETL and Linux scripting.
• Strong RESTful API and microservice understanding.
• Familiarity with Git and collaborative workflows (PRs, reviews).
• Experience with CI/CD (Gitlab/Jenkins) and DevOps practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; AGILE experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain Python microservices.
• Implement message consumers and producers with Apache Kafka.
• Integrate with Elasticsearch for real-time and batch data indexing.
• Write unit and integration tests with high coverage.
• Build CI/CD pipelines and deploy in Kubernetes clusters.
• Participate in design reviews and architecture planning.
• Monitor production issues with observability tools.
• Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge sharing.
• Collaborate across teams to deliver quality services.

Skills

Python backend

FastAPI/Flask

Kafka

Elasticsearch

Docker

Kubernetes

RESTful APIs

Git & CI/CD

Agile practices

Team collaboration

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor's degree + 8+ years

Master's degree + 6+ years

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

CI/CD tools (Gitlab/Jenkins)

Kafka

Elasticsearch

Job description

Job Description Position Summary Base-2 Solutions is seeking a Software Engineer to support a long-term DIA-NDOC DOMEX Technology Platform (DTP) contract. The role involves working closely with Systems Engineers, Software Engineers, Architects, and Operations Engineering/Manager on a broad scope of activities including middle-tier and backend engineering tasks. The position supports a mission-focused, solutions-oriented, and adaptive team that values innovation, collaboration, and professional development. Work is primarily on-site in Bethesda, MD with a flexible schedule and occasional remote tasks.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain Python microservices.
• Implement message consumers and producers with Apache Kafka.
• Integrate with Elasticsearch for real-time and batch data indexing and querying.
• Write unit and integration tests; ensure high code coverage and reliability.
• Build CI/CD pipelines for services and deploy them in Kubernetes clusters.
• Participate in design discussions, code reviews, and architecture planning.
• Monitor and troubleshoot production issues with observability tools.
• Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge sharing within the team.
• Utilize software engineering and design methodologies appropriate to the development, integration, and production environment.
• Foster an environment of collaboration with different team members to provide quality service and product to customers.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and 8 or more years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6 or more years of prior relevant experience; experience can be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Proficiency in Python and related backend frameworks (e.g., FastAPI, Flask).
• Experience with containerization, especially with Docker.
• Experience in Extraction, Transformation, and Load (ETL).
• Hands‑on development experience in a Linux environment including bash or bash‑like scripting.
• Strong understanding of RESTful APIs and microservice architecture.
• Hands‑on experience with Kubernetes: deploying, monitoring, and debugging services.
• Understanding of common design patterns, security practices, and logging/monitoring principles.
• Familiarity with Git and collaborative workflows (PRs, reviews).
• Experience with DevOps practices and tools including Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) tools and practices, especially Gitlab or Jenkins.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with AGILE practices.
• Enthusiastic with the ability to work well in a team and a self‑starter who can work independently.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with designing and implementing software development kits.
• Familiarity with DGX (Deep GPU Xceleration).
• Active Security+ certification and ability to obtain Privileged User Account (PUA) certification by the Government.
• Elasticsearch certifications or other program stack related certifications.
• Experience of production/enterprise systems at scale.
• Knowledge of distributed systems concepts (e.g., idempotency, eventual consistency).
• Familiarity with schema registries and Kafka streaming patterns.
• Experience blending analytical methodologies and leveraging existing COTS/GOTS/OS tools in an unconventional manner.
• Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS/C2S).
• Familiarity or experience with building applications around Large Language Models, Agentic AI.

Required Education and Experience Equivalency

• Bachelor's Degree with 8 or more years of prior relevant experience.
• Masters with 6 or more years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience can be considered in lieu of a degree.

Required Certifications

• Active Security+ certification and ability to obtain Privileged User Account (PUA) certification by the Government.

Required Security Clearance

• Active Top Secret/SCI

Equal Employment Opportunity

Base-2 Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Pay & Benefit Highlights Compensation

• Competitive fixed salary or hourly pay (based on experience, skills, location, and internal equity).
• Employee referral bonuses up to $10,000 per hired referral.
• Additional bonus opportunities for exceptional performance and contributions to business development and company growth (role-dependent).

Health

• 100% company-paid medical premiums for employees and eligible dependents.
• Choose from multiple plan options with CareFirst, Kaiser, and UnitedHealthcare, including PPO, POS, HMO, and HSA-compatible plans.
• 100% company-paid dental premiums for employees and eligible dependents.
• 100% company-paid vision premiums for employees and eligible dependents.

Income Protection

• 100% company-paid premiums for short-term disability.
• 100% company-paid premiums for long-term disability.
• 100% company-paid premiums for accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D).
• 100% company-paid premiums for life insurance up to $200,000.

Retirement

• 401(k) with immediate vesting: 4% company match plus a 4% non-elective company contribution (8% total).
• 401(k) pre-tax and Roth options.

Leave

• Up to 20 days of flexible paid time off (PTO).
• 11 paid floating holidays.

Work-Life Balance

• Flexible work schedules, including flex time and compressed work periods (contract and project-dependent).
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