Senior Software Engineer - TS/SCI
About the role
Senior Software Engineer – TS/SCI Xcelerate Solutions has an exciting opening for you as our next TS/SCI cleared Software Engineer supporting a long-term DIA-NDOC DOMEX Technology Platform (DTP) contract. You will work closely with Systems Engineers, Software Engineers, Architects, and Operations Engineering/Manager on a broad scope of activities extending across the development of systems to include middle-tier and backend engineering tasks. Have impact as part of a mission focused, solutions oriented, and adaptive team that values innovation, collaboration, and professional development. While most work is conducted on-site at our client location in Bethesda, MD, we offer a flexible schedule and, occasionally, some tasks may be performed remotely. The percentage of remote work will vary based on client requirements/deliverables. Specifically, we are looking for a skilled Python developer to join our team to build and maintain scalable microservices that interface with Kafka for real-time messaging and Elasticsearch for data indexing and search. You'll deploy and monitor your services in a Kubernetes environment and collaborate with cross-functional teams in designing reliable, observable, and secure systems. Our client’s overall mission is to design and implement a data centric architecture that leverages cloud-based computing, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML) and cross-domain transfer systems. Come join our award-winning organization and work with some of the most talented and brightest minds in the GovCon industry.
Location: Bethesda, MD. Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI.
About Xcelerate Solutions: Founded in 2009 and headquartered in McLean, VA, Xcelerate Solutions (www.xceleratesolutions.com) is one of America's fastest-growing companies. Xcelerate’s culture is defined by our diversified workforce of dynamic and versatile professionals, supported with growth and development opportunities that contribute to individual and company growth. This strong commitment to our employees has been recognized by our inclusion on the Washington Business Journal’s “50 Best Places to Work” list as well as being a “Great Place to Work” certified company with a 4.6 star, and a 99% CEO approval Glassdoor rating. Come find out why Xcelerate Solutions is one of the DC Metro top employers!
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; ensure high code coverage and reliability
- Build CI/CD pipelines for your services and deploy them in Kubernetes clusters
- Participate in design discussions, code reviews, and architecture planning
- Monitor and troubleshoot production issues with observability tools
- Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge sharing within the team
- Utilizes software engineering and design methodologies appropriate to the development, integration, and production environment
- Foster an environment of collaboration with the different team members in the goal of providing quality service and product to our customers
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree and 8 or more years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6 or more years of prior