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# Software Engineer

- **Company:** THE PHOENIX
- **Location:** San Antonio, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Confluence, JIRA, Microsoft Azure, Big Data, Linux, Elasticsearch, Google Guava, Python (Programming Language), Apache Maven, MongoDB, Cisco Nexus Switches, NoSQL, Apache Solr, Scripting, Enterprise Software Applications, Software Troubleshooting, Git, Gitlab-ci, Kubernetes, Github Enterprise, Restful APIs, Microservices
- **Published:** September 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/eb9797af-c01f-4075-9bf7-26b6db5a12db/software-engineer-kubernetes-focused

## About the Role

* 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.

Preferred Qualifications

AWS/Azure; 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.

Clearance and Schedule

U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain government clearance are required. Active clearance is preferred, not required initially. Onsite schedules require flexibility.

## Description

* 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.


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