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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Software Systems Engineer - **Company:** Nyla Technology Solutions - **Location:** Annapolis Junction, MD, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $199,000.0 - $235,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Software Suite, Confluence, JIRA, Bash Shell, Databases, Continuous Integration, Data Discovery, Relational Databases, Linux, Intelligence Analysis, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Messaging Application Programming Interface, MongoDB, NoSQL, RabbitMQ, Ansible, Software Engineering, Software Systems, SQL Databases, Systems Integration, Kubernetes Helm Charts, Containerization, Gitlab-ci, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Atlassian Tools, Data Analytics, Software Version Control, Docker, Microservices - **Published:** September 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/16_a59ca690 ## About the Role We have an immediate need for a versatile Software Engineer to support the development, sustainment, and troubleshooting of the software suite of applications, including DINO and evolving future capabilities as mission needs expand. In this role, you will lead hands-on software development, implementation, testing, and system integration across COTS, GOTS, and FOSS products, packages, and libraries., Software Development: Recent, hands-on software development experience with Python 3.x. Modern Language Aptitude: Practical experience with Rust programming concepts (or a strong willingness and aptitude to learn Rust). Containerization Orchestration: Proven experience with containerization tools (Docker, containerd) and orchestration platforms (Kubernetes) Helm Packaging: Experience creating and maintaining Helm Charts to deploy microservices on Kubernetes. Databases Messaging: Experience with NoSQL databases (MongoDB) and familiarity with messaging frameworks (e.g., RabbitMQ). Linux Automation: Strong command of the Linux CLI/tools and proficiency in writing Bash scripts to automate manual tasks. CI/CD IaC Familiarity: Familiarity with CI/CD principles (GitLab CI) and Infrastructure as Code methodologies (Ansible). Version Control: Proficiency with Git source control workflows. Education: Bachelor's Degree in Data Analytics, Intelligence Studies, Computer Science, Finance/Economics, or a related discipline, PLUS 7+ years of specialized data analytics or financial intelligence experience OR Master's Degree in a related field, PLUS 5+ years of specialized analytical experience OR High School Diploma / GED, PLUS 9+ years of hands-on intelligence analysis, financial tracking, and data discovery experience in lieu of a degree. , Desired Skills Relational Databases: Experience with SQL databases, specifically PostgreSQL. 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