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# Senior Software Engineer

- **Company:** Peterson Technologies
- **Location:** Anne Arundel County, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $180,000 - $260,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, C++ (Programming Language), Databases, Continuous Integration, Distributed Systems, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Network Protocols, Prometheus, Standard Sql, Software Engineering, Data Logging, Cloud Platform System, Grafana, Amazon Relational Database Service, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Terraform, Splunk, Jenkins, Golang, Programming Languages
- **Published:** November 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/dae0f2ff-0e62-4e86-8cfa-165b18d13fe3/senior-software-engineer

## About the Role

* Scalability and performance: Working with distributed systems and network protocols to ensure optimal performance on a large scale.
 * Infrastructure as Code: Designing, deploying, and managing Kubernetes clusters using tools like Terraform and Helm.
 * Cloud platform expertise: Proficient in AWS Cloud Platform with system design, application development, testing, and problem-solving.
 * Continuous Integration/Delivery: Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools like Jenkins.
 * Monitoring and alerting: Setting up monitoring, logging, and alerting for Kubernetes clusters using tools like Grafana, Prometheus, and Splunk.
 * SQL skills: Strong knowledge of SQL, especially with databases like PostgreSQL and AWS RDS.
 * Programming languages: Proficiency in languages like Java, Go, Python, or C++.

Requirements:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline OR four additional years' software engineering experience
At least 20 years' experience as a software engineer (at least 24 years' experience if no Bachelor's degree)

## Description

A Software Development Engineer works on building and maintaining the core Kubernetes platform within AWS, ensuring seamless container orchestration and scalability for AWS customers., * Core Kubernetes development: Building and shipping services that enhance Kubernetes' capabilities.