Senior Python Software Engineer, Distributed Applications

About the role

Build and maintain distributed services that keep mission applications running, working on site with a team that supports advanced computing and data analytics for defense missions.

What you will do

• Build, maintain and debug Python applications for mission workloads
• Combine commercial, government and open source components into working systems
• Run containerized services on Kubernetes and support messaging and databases
• Test software integrations and keep automation running smoothly

What they look for

• Seven years of relevant experience plus a computer science degree or similar
• Recent Python 3 development and comfort with Linux tools and Bash scripting
• Hands on with MongoDB, Docker, containerd, Kubernetes, Helm charts and GitLab CI
• Familiarity with Git, RabbitMQ and infrastructure as code using Ansible
• Willingness to pick up Rust concepts
• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph and residence within commuting distance

Nice to have

• Jira and Confluence familiarity

Benefits

• Ten percent employer 401(k) contribution, not elective
• Employer paid life, short term and long term disability insurance
• Medical, dental and vision coverage options
• Employee assistance program and professional development reimbursement
• Technology and ergonomic equipment reimbursement plus referral and retention bonuses

Pay

USD 105.09 to 136.51 per hour