Role OverviewBase-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.
What You Will Do
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, and build CI/CD pipelines for services and deploy them in Kubernetes clusters.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The position supports a mission-focused, solutions-oriented, and adaptive team that values innovation, collaboration, and professional development. The ideal candidate will have experience with Python, containerization, ETL, and Kubernetes, as well as strong verbal and written communication skills.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree and 8 or more years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6 or more 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
- Enthusiastic with the ability to work well in a team and a self-starter who can work independently
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Health insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Flexible schedule
- Occasional remote tasks
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