TS/SCI Cleared Senior Python Microservices Engineer

Leidos; Bethesda (MD); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

On-site in Bethesda, MD

Remote occasionally

Job summary

Leidos in Bethesda, MD is seeking a TS/SCI cleared Software Engineer to support a long-term DIA-NDOC DOMEX Technology Platform contract. You will develop Python microservices, deploy in Kubernetes, and work with Kafka and Elasticsearch for real-time data processing.

The role emphasizes collaboration within a mission-focused team, with a flexible schedule and on-site work at the client location in Bethesda. Growth and professional development are encouraged, with emphasis on secure, observable

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 6–10 years of related experience, or a Master’s with 4–8 years.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with ability to obtain and maintain a polygraph.
• Proficiency in Python and backend frameworks (FastAPI, Flask).
• Experience with Docker containers.
• Experience with ETL processes.
• Linux environment experience including bash scripting.
• Strong understanding of RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Kubernetes experience for deploying, monitoring, and debugging.
• Familiarity with Git and collaborative workflows.
• Experience with CI/CD tools (GitLab or Jenkins).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain Python microservices.
• Implement Kafka producers and consumers for messaging.
• Integrate with Elasticsearch for real-time and batch data indexing and querying.
• Write unit and integration tests with high coverage and reliability.
• Build CI/CD pipelines and deploy services in Kubernetes clusters.
• Participate in design reviews, code reviews, and architecture planning.
• Monitor and troubleshoot production issues with observability tools.
• Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge sharing.
• Apply secure design practices and standard patterns.
• Collaborate across Systems Engineers, Software Engineers, and Operations.

Skills

Python

Kafka

Elasticsearch

Kubernetes

Docker

REST APIs

AGILE

Git

CI/CD

Linux

TS/SCI clearance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Kafka

GitLab/Jenkins

Elasticsearch

Job description

Leidos in Bethesda, MD is seeking a TS/SCI cleared Software Engineer to support a long-term DIA-NDOC DOMEX Technology Platform contract. You will develop Python microservices, deploy in Kubernetes, and work with Kafka and Elasticsearch for real-time data processing.

The role emphasizes collaboration within a mission-focused team, with a flexible schedule and on-site work at the client location in Bethesda. Growth and professional development are encouraged, with emphasis on secure, observable