„Xcelerate Solutions“ yra verslo konsultacijų įmonė, padedanti organizacijoms valdyti riziką, modernizuoti veiklą ir gauti vertę iš sudėtingų iniciatyvų. Įmonės veikla apima įmonių saugumą, strategines konsultacijas ir skaitmeninę transformaciją, daugiausia dėmesio skiriant darbuotojų, fizinio turto ir kibernetinės infrastruktūros saugumui bei atsparumui stiprinti. Įmonė taiko misija grindžiamą konsultavimo metodą sprendžiant iššūkius, kuriems reikia praktinės strategijos, inovacijų ir veiksmingo įgyvendinimo.
Principal Software Engineer (TS/SCI) – Hybrid in Bethesda
Lead development of Python, Kafka, and Elasticsearch microservices for Xcelerate Solutions’ DIA technology platform. Deploy secure, observable services on Kubernetes in support of a data-centric government mission.
Aprašymas
- Create, enhance, test, and maintain Python microservices
- Develop Apache Kafka producers and consumers
- Connect services to Elasticsearch for real-time and batch indexing and search
- Build unit and integration tests that support strong coverage and dependable releases
- Develop CI/CD pipelines and deploy applications to Kubernetes clusters
- Contribute to technical designs, code reviews, and architecture planning
- Use observability tools to monitor systems and resolve production issues
- Maintain technical documentation and share engineering knowledge
- Apply suitable software engineering and design practices across development, integration, and production environments
- Work with Systems Engineers, Software Engineers, Architects, Operations Engineering, and management
- Promote cross-functional collaboration and deliver quality customer products and services
- Support the long-term DIA-NDOC DOMEX Technology Platform contract, including its data-centric, cloud-based, AI/ML, and cross-domain transfer mission
Reikalavimai
- Bachelor’s degree with at least 12 years of relevant experience, or a master’s degree with at least 10 years of relevant experience
- Equivalent relevant experience may substitute for a degree
- Active Top Secret/SCI clearance
- Ability to obtain and maintain a polygraph
- Proficiency in Python and backend frameworks such as FastAPI and Flask
- Experience working with containerization technologies, particularly Docker
- Experience with extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) processes
- Hands-on Linux development experience, including Bash or similar scripting
- Strong knowledge of RESTful APIs and microservice architecture
- Practical Kubernetes experience deploying, monitoring, and debugging services
- Understanding of common design patterns, security practices, and logging and monitoring principles
- Familiarity with Git and collaborative workflows such as pull requests and code reviews
- Experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD tools, especially GitLab or Jenkins
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience working in Agile environments
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
- Preferred: experience designing and implementing software development kits
- Preferred: familiarity with DGX (Deep GPU Xceleration)
- Preferred: active Security+ certification and ability to obtain PUA certification from the Government
- Preferred: Elasticsearch or other certifications related to the program technology stack
- Preferred: experience with production or enterprise systems at scale
- Preferred: knowledge of distributed systems concepts such as idempotency and eventual consistency
- Preferred: familiarity with schema registries and Kafka streaming patterns
- Preferred: experience with AWS/C2S
- Preferred: familiarity with or experience developing applications using Large Language Models and Agentic AI
Privalumai
- Flexible scheduling
- Occasional remote work based on client requirements and deliverables
- Professional development opportunities
- Opportunities for growth and career development
- Reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities