Software Engineer (Kubernetes Focused)

About the role

Phoenix Operations Group delivers advanced engineering services that protect and strengthen our nation’s cyber resources. As a small company, we invest in innovation and employee development to solve challenging customer problems. Our capabilities span batch and streaming Big Data analytics, cloud infrastructure, multi-INT visualization, and enterprise architecture. We support All-Source, Financial, and CND operational missions and serve as Product Owners for our open-source research initiatives. Learn more at www.phoenix-opsgroup.com.

Responsibilities

• Build Java software, enterprise APIs, REST services, and microservices.
• Maintain Kubernetes deployments using Helm and Flux.
• Test, troubleshoot, and improve software.
• Guide engineering teams while contributing hands-on development.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and support additional program needs.

Required Qualifications

• Related bachelor’s plus nine years’ relevant experience; related master’s plus seven years; or high school diploma/equivalent plus thirteen years.
• Strong Java experience, including modern frameworks/libraries such as Spring or Guava.
• Kubernetes deployment, Linux, Agile, Git, Nexus, and Maven experience.
• Demonstrated engineering leadership or mentorship.
• Strong troubleshooting, testing, and collaboration skills.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain government clearance are required. Active clearance is preferred, not required initially.

Preferred Qualifications

• AWS/Azure experience.
• Kubernetes operators and custom resource definitions.
• Go/Python; scripting.
• GitLab CI automation.
• Distributed/NoSQL databases; Elasticsearch, MongoDB, or Solr.
• Big Data platforms.
• Jira, Confluence, or GitHub Enterprise.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance: 100% company-paid premiums.
• Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance: Fully company paid.
• 401(k): Automatic 10% company contribution; no matching required.
• Paid time off: Four weeks annually.
• Paid holidays: Eleven per year.
• Birthday leave: Your birthday off with pay.
• Referral bonuses: Upfront and annually recurring bonuses.
• Open-source bonuses: Rewards for contributing to our GitHub projects.
• Professional development: Paid training, certifications, and enrichment opportunities.

Schedule

Onsite schedules require flexibility.