Software Engineer
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Job description
We are seeking a Software Engineer to join a Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) team responsible for designing, building, and sustaining a Kubernetes-based platform that supports mission applications and shared platform services. This team delivers the underlying infrastructure, CI/CD workflows, platform services, and Kubernetes-native capabilities used by multiple application teams in an air-gapped environment. You will work across Kubernetes platform engineering and software development, building and maintaining cluster capabilities, developing shared services, and supporting secure deployment pipelines and installation/configuration in Linux environments., * Build, enhance, and sustain a Kubernetes-based PaaS (clusters on physical systems and virtualized environments, including 'virtual clusters').
- Develop and maintain shared platform services that provide common capabilities to application teams (e.g., routing/utility services, alerting, cluster-level protections, data processing services).
- Implement and maintain Kubernetes-native integrations, including operators and controller patterns.
- Support and improve CI/CD pipelines using GitLab (pipeline stages, integration of scanning tools, automated checks, and promotion workflows).
- Perform Linux-based installation/configuration activities in air-gapped systems, including automation and repeatable deployment workflows.
- Support phased deployment/test promotion flows (e.g., virtual/small system miniature system full system).
- Contribute to quality practices: automated checks, 'fail-fast' validations where appropriate, and broader pipeline/system testing.
- Collaborate using the Atlassian toolset (Jira/Confluence) for planning, tracking, and documentation.
- Work with cybersecurity and platform controls at the cluster level (e.g., scanning integrations and security-related platform configuration).
- Participate in technical assessments/interviews and contribute to a 'pick up tasks and execute' team culture.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 3-5 years of professional software engineering experience.
- Experience developing backend services using Golang (Go), including microservices and APIs.
- Experience with JavaScript to support React-based frontends.
- Experience deploying applications into existing Kubernetes environments (service-level, not cluster ownership).
- Experience working in air-gapped / on-prem / constrained DoD environments.
- Ability to obtain or hold a Secret clearance.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Familiarity with gRPC and service-to-service communication patterns.
- Experience with GitLab for source control and interacting with CI/CD pipelines.
- Exposure to React (JavaScript) for lightweight dashboards or GUIs.
- Understanding of API-based architectures (frontend, middleware, backend separation).
- Experience with unit testing and delivering secure code.
- Knowledge of secure systems (encryption in transit, secure APIs, cybersecurity best practices).
Benefits & conditions
This is a Contract position based out of Manassas, VA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $51.00 - $66.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
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