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# Senior Software Engineer - Python & Rust Mission Applications

- **Company:** CTRL,  LLC
- **Location:** Fort Meade, MD, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $257,150.0 - $283,941.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Software Applications, Bash Shell, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Linux Commands, Messaging Application Programming Interface, MongoDB, NoSQL, Open Source Technology, RabbitMQ, Ansible, SQL Databases, Git, Gitlab-ci, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Atlassian Tools, Software Library, Docker
- **Published:** November 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=7379a573f0de0df3

## About the Role

Applicants must currently hold an active TS/SCI with polygraph. Ctrl+ does not sponsor new security clearances or clearance upgrades. Applicants who do not meet this requirement cannot be considered., * 7 years of relevant experience. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline from an accredited college or university.

 * Linux command-line tools
 * Bash scripting
 * Recent Python 3 development
 * Rust, or the aptitude and willingness to learn it
 * MongoDB or other NoSQL databases
 * Docker, containerd and Kubernetes
 * Helm chart development
 * RabbitMQ or similar messaging frameworks
 * GitLab CI, Ansible and Git

Preferred qualifications

 * PostgreSQL or other SQL databases
 * Jira and Confluence

## Description

Build and sustain a suite of mission applications. Write Python today, grow into Rust, and ship containerized services on Kubernetes.

The mission

Develop, sustain and troubleshoot mission software that integrates with commercial, government and open-source products.

What you'll do

 * Develop, test and troubleshoot mission application software
 * Integrate applications with COTS, GOTS and open-source libraries
 * Deploy containerized services to Kubernetes with Helm
 * Work with MongoDB and messaging frameworks such as RabbitMQ
 * Automate builds and deployments with GitLab CI and Ansible