Software Engineer with Security Clearance

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). NT