Software Engineer with Security Clearance

Base-2 Solutions; Chevy Chase (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

PTO 20 days + 11 holidays

Job summary

Base-2 Solutions is seeking a Software Engineer to support a DIA-NDOC DOMEX Technology Platform project. You’ll work with systems, software, and operations teams on backend engineering tasks, primarily on-site in Bethesda, MD with some remote flexibility based on client needs.

The role emphasizes design, coding, testing, and deployment of Python microservices, containerization with Docker/Kubernetes, and real-time data workflows using Kafka/Elasticsearch.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with 6-10 years of relevant experience or Master’s with 4-8 years.
• Proficiency in Python and backend frameworks (FastAPI, Flask).
• Docker and Kubernetes experience in production environments.
• ETL experience and Linux shell scripting.
• RESTful APIs and microservice architecture expertise.
• Git-based collaboration, CI/CD (Gitlab/Jenkins).
• Agile methods and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain Python microservices.
• Implement Kafka message producers/consumers.
• Integrate Elasticsearch for real-time and batch indexing.
• Write unit/integration tests and ensure high code 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 docs and knowledge sharing.
• Collaborate across Systems/Software/Operations teams.

Skills

Python

RESTful APIs

Microservices

Linux

CI/CD

Agile

Git

Kafka

DevOps

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Elasticsearch

Kafka

FastAPI/Flask

Gitlab/Jenkins

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/Managers on a broad scope of activities including middle-tier and backend engineering tasks. The position requires innovation, collaboration, and professional development within a mission-focused and solutions-oriented team. Work is primarily on-site in Bethesda, MD with a flexible schedule and occasional remote work depending on client requirements.

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 to ensure high code coverage and reliability.
• Build CI/CD pipelines and deploy services in Kubernetes clusters.
• Participate in design discussions, code reviews, and architecture planning.
• Monitor and troubleshoot production issues using 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 collaboration among team members to provide quality service and products to customers.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and 6-10 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 4-8 years of prior relevant experience.
• 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.
• Ability to work well in a team and as a self-starter.

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 with 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 6-10 years of experience.
• Masters with 4-8 years of experience.

Required Certifications

• None specified.

Required Security Clearance

• Active Top Secret/SCI Pay & Benefit Highlights Compensation

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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