Software Engineer L4 - Linux - Backend Development

We are looking for a Software Engineer to join our rapidly growing team!

Description

The Software Engineer will be responsible for the full lifecycle development, deployment, and operations and maintenance (O&M) of a mission-critical Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) system operating in a large-scale Linux environment. This role requires a strong foundation in backend development, Linux systems, and operational sustainment best practices.

Position Required Skills

• Experience with Linux system administration, CLI, and Bash scripting
• Recent software development experience using Python and Java
• Experience with end-to-end data handling, including parsing, integration, and distributed processing using Apache NiFi for real-time and batch data workflows
• Experience developing Messaging Frameworks such as ITX (ActiveMQ)
• Experience with CI/CD principles, methodologies, and tools including GitLab CI
• Experience with metrics and monitoring tools such as Prometheus and Grafana
• Experience with structured and semi-structured data formats, including JSON, XML, CSV, TCLD, ASDF, and Parquet, for data parsing and transformation tasks
• Experience with Git for source code management

Position Desired Skills

• Experience with the Atlassian suite of tools including Confluence and Jira
• Experience with Big Data streaming platforms including Spark
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker, PodMan, and containerd
• Experience deploying containerized services under Kubernetes or Docker Compose orchestration

Qualifications

An active TS/SCI with polygraph is required.

Benefits

• 100% company-paid health, dental, and vision premiums
• Automatic company-contributed Health Savings Account (HSA) up to $3,200 for families
• Up to 7 weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Automatic 401k Investment
• Paid 11 Federal Holidays
• BlueCross BlueShield Health Insurance
• Tuition/Training Reimbursement
• Access to Ravens season tickets in club level
• Company-paid golf events for your time and course fees

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind.

The projected compensation range for this position is $225K - $325K, with factors such as experience, skills, location, and certifications influencing the final salary. We also offer various benefits beyond compensation, including health insurance, HSA, PTO, holidays, disability, life insurance, 401(k), and learning opportunities.