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, write unit and integration tests, build CI/CD pipelines, and deploy services in Kubernetes clusters.
Why It Might Be a Fit
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.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree and 4-8 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 2-6 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
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