Software Engineer – Python Microservices

Requisition ID: 4221 Standard Title: Required Security Clearance: Top Secret/SCI Location: Bethesda, MD Work Type: On-Site Shift: First Referral Eligibility: Eligible U.S. Citizenship Required? Yes Position Summary Base-2 Solutions is seeking a Software Engineer to support a long-term DIA-NDOC DOMEX Technology Platform (DTP) contract. The role involves working closely with Systems Engineers, Software Engineers, Architects, and Operations Engineering/Manager on a broad scope of activities including middle-tier and backend engineering tasks. The position supports a mission-focused, solutions-oriented, and adaptive team that values innovation, collaboration, and professional development. Work is primarily on-site in Bethesda, MD with a flexible schedule and occasional remote tasks. Essential Duties And Responsibilities Design, develop, test, and maintain Python microservices. Implement message consumers and producers with Apache Kafka. Integrate with Elasticsearch for real-time and batch data indexing and querying. Write unit and integration tests; ensure high code coverage and reliability. Build CI/CD pipelines for services and deploy them in Kubernetes clusters. Participate in design discussions, code reviews, and architecture planning. Monitor and troubleshoot production issues with observability tools. Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge sharing within the team. Utilize software engineering and design methodologies appropriate to the development, integration, and production environment. Foster an environment of collaboration with different team members to provide quality service and product to customers. Required Qualifications Bachelor's Degree and 8 or more years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6 or more years of prior relevant experience; experience can be considered in lieu of a degree. Proficiency in Python and related backend frameworks (e.g., FastAPI, Flask). Experience with containerization, especially with Docker. Experience in Extraction, Transformation, and Load (ETL). Hands-on development experience in a Linux environment including bash or bash-like scripting. Strong understanding of RESTful APIs and microservice architecture. Hands-on experience with Kubernetes: deploying, monitoring, and debugging services. Understanding of common design patterns, security practices, and logging/monitoring principles. Familiarity with Git and collaborative workflows (PRs, reviews). Experience with DevOps practices and tools including Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) tools and practices, especially Gitlab or Jenkins. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Experience with AGILE practices. Enthusiastic with the ability to work well in a team and a self-starter who can work independently. Preferred Qualifications Experience with designing and implementing software development kits. Familiarity with DGX (Deep GPU Xceleration). Active Security+ certification and ability to obtain Privileged User Account (PUA) certification by the Government. Elasticsearch certifications or other program stack related certifications. Experience of production/enterprise systems at scale. Knowledge of distributed systems concepts (e.g., idempotency, eventual consistency). Familiarity with schema registries and Kafka streaming patterns. Experience blending analytical methodologies and leveraging existing COTS/GOTS/OS tools in an unconventional manner. Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS/C2S). Familiarity or experience with building applications around Large Language Models, Agentic AI. Required Education and Experience Equivalency Bachelor's Degree with 8 or more years of prior relevant experience. Masters with 6 or more years of prior relevant experience. Experience can be considered in lieu of a degree. Required Certifications Active Security+ certification and ability to obtain Privileged User Account (PUA) certification by the Government Required Security Clearance Active Top Secret/SCI Pay & Benefit Highlights Compensation Competitive fixed salary or hourly pay (based on experience, skills, location, and internal equity). Employee referral bonuses up to $10,000 per hired referral. Additional bonus opportunities for exceptional performance and contributions to business development and company growth (role-dependent). Health 100% company-paid medical premiums for employees and eligible dependents. Choose from multiple plan options with CareFirst, Kaiser, and UnitedHealthcare, including PPO, POS, HMO, and HSA-compatible plans. 100% company-paid dental premiums for employees and eligible dependents. 100% company-paid vision premiums for employees and eligible dependents. Income Protection 100% company-paid premiums for short-term disability. 100% company-paid premiums for long-term disability. 100% company-paid premiums for accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D). 100% company-paid premiums for life insurance up to $200,000. Retirement 401(k) with immediate vesting: 4% company match plus a 4% non-elective company contribution (8% total). 401(k) pre-tax and Roth options. Leave Up to 20 days of flexible paid time off (PTO). 11 paid floating holidays. Work-Life Balance Flexible work schedules, including flex time and compressed work periods (contract and project-dependent). NT