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# Software Engineer (Python/Kubernetes Microservices), Intelligence Community Mission Program, Fort Meade, MD (BYSWE1-SG0-002)

- **Company:** BIZFIRST LLC
- **Location:** United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Bash Shell, Command-Line Interface, Signals Intelligence, Computer Engineering, Linux, Python (Programming Language), Service-Oriented Architecture, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Data Processing, Scripting, Kubernetes Helm Charts, Git, Build Management, Containerization, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Docker, Microservices
- **Published:** November 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/software-engineer-python-kubernetes-microservices-intelligence-community-mission-program-fort-meade-md-byswe1-sg0-002-fort-george-g-meade-md--30b9928f-9912-468c-9827-8934a5030775

## About the Role

Software Engineering, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Microservices, Intelligence Community, Community Programs, Software Engineering, Intelligence Community, Microservices, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Community Programs, * Active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph.

 * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering and seven (7) years of software engineering experience. Eleven (11) years of software engineering experience may substitute for the degree.
 * Hands-on experience with Python, Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm (all four are required).
 * Familiarity with working in a software build environment.
 * Working knowledge of microservices deployment patterns.
 * Experience developing service-oriented architectures and microservice solutions.
 * Experience integrating SIGINT system interfaces.
 * Proficiency with the Linux/Unix command line and shell/Bash scripting.
 * Ability to work onsite at Fort Meade, MD.

Desired Skills

 * Experience with SIGINT data processing or other Intelligence Community mission systems.
 * Experience with CI/CD pipelines and Git-based development workflows.
 * Experience working on Agile/Scrum development teams.

## Description

Software Engineer (Python/Kubernetes Microservices), Intelligence Community Mission Program, Fort Meade, MD, BizFirst is assisting our client with recruiting a skilled and experienced Software Engineer. This position supports the following program: a signals intelligence (SIGINT) processing systems program that develops and integrates data ingest, protocol processing, and microservice-based mission software for an Intelligence Community customer. The position is onsite at Fort Meade, MD, and the role is open now for an immediate start., Develop and integrate microservice solutions for signals intelligence (SIGINT) mission systems. You will build Python services, package and deploy them with Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm, and connect them to SIGINT system interfaces within a service-oriented architecture. You will work in an established build environment and apply proven microservices deployment patterns to keep mission software reliable and easy to maintain. This role suits a hands-on developer who has containerized and deployed services on Kubernetes and wants to apply those skills to mission work., * Develop microservice solutions in Python for SIGINT mission systems.

 * Containerize services with Docker and deploy them to Kubernetes using Helm charts.
 * Integrate new services with existing SIGINT system interfaces.
 * Design and build components that fit a service-oriented architecture (SOA).
 * Apply microservices deployment patterns to deliver reliable, maintainable services.
 * Work within the program's build environment to compile, package, and release software.
 * Automate routine development and deployment tasks with shell and Bash scripts.
 * Troubleshoot and resolve issues in containerized services running on Linux.