Software Engineer

Bethesda, MD, US • Posted 1 day ago • Updated 3 hours ago
Full Time
On-site
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Skills

  • Desktop Publishing
  • Data Transfer Process
  • Innovation
  • Professional Development
  • Teamwork
  • Real-time
  • Code Coverage
  • Technical Writing
  • Knowledge Sharing
  • Software Engineering
  • Collaboration
  • Python
  • Flask
  • Docker
  • Extraction
  • Extract
  • Transform
  • Load
  • Linux
  • Bash
  • Scripting
  • RESTful
  • Microservices
  • Kubernetes
  • Debugging
  • Design Patterns
  • Git
  • Workflow
  • DevOps
  • Continuous Integration and Development
  • Continuous Integration
  • Continuous Delivery
  • GitLab
  • Jenkins
  • Communication
  • Agile
  • Software Development
  • GPU
  • Security+
  • Elasticsearch
  • Apache Kafka
  • Streaming
  • Analytical Skill
  • COTS
  • Amazon Web Services
  • Large Language Models (LLMs)
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Security Clearance
  • Business Development
  • PPO
  • Point Of Sale
  • HMO
  • Life Insurance
  • Taxes
  • Apache Flex
  • Microsoft Windows NT

Summary

  • Requisition ID: 3076
  • Standard Title:
  • Required Security Clearance: Top Secret/SCI
  • Location: Bethesda, MD
  • Work Type: On-Site
  • Shift: First
  • Referral Eligibility: Eligible
  • U.S. Citizenship Required? Yes

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
  • 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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  • Dice Id: 90984897
  • Position Id: 1058cd04f2c5fd717dc6d8ee4b27f304
  • Posted 1 day ago
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