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Principal Software Engineer – TS/SCI
Xcelerate Solutions. Design, develop, test, and maintain Python microservices .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in Python microservices development, including proficiency in FastAPI and Flask, and experience with containerization using Docker and orchestration with Kubernetes. Strong background in CI/CD practices, data integration, and observability tools, complemented by effective collaboration and communication skills.
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Python Microservices DevelopmentKubernetes Deployment and MonitoringCI/CD Pipeline ImplementationApache Kafka IntegrationActive Top Secret/SCI Clearance
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Hard Skills
PythonFastAPIFlaskDockerKubernetesETLRESTful APIsAgile PracticesDevOps PracticesLinux Scripting
Soft Skills
Strong Verbal CommunicationStrong Written CommunicationTeam CollaborationIndependent Work
Tools & Technologies
Apache KafkaElasticsearchGitGitLabJenkins
Certifications & Qualifications
Active Security+ CertificationAbility to Obtain PUA Certification
Industry Keywords
Microservice ArchitectureCloud-Based SolutionsData-Centric PlatformsDistributed Systems ConceptsLarge Language Models
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesApacheAWSCloudDistributed SystemsDockerElasticSearchETLFlaskJenkinsKafkaKubernetesLinuxMicroservicesPython
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- 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 and ensure high code coverage and reliability
- Build CI/CD pipelines and deploy services 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
- Apply software engineering and design methodologies appropriate to development, integration, and production environments
- Collaborate with Systems Engineers, Software Engineers, Architects, Operations Engineering, and management
- Foster collaboration to provide quality service and products to customers
- Support the long-term DIA-NDOC DOMEX Technology Platform contract and its data-centric, cloud-based, AI/ML, and cross-domain transfer mission
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s Degree and 12 or more years of prior relevant experience, or Master’s with 10 or more years of prior relevant experience
- Experience can be considered in lieu of a degree
- Active Top Secret/SCI clearance
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Polygraph
- Proficiency in Python and related backend frameworks, such as FastAPI and Flask
- Experience with containerization, especially 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, including deploying, monitoring, and debugging services
- Understanding of common design patterns, security practices, and logging/monitoring principles
- Familiarity with Git and collaborative workflows, including pull requests and reviews
- Experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD tools, especially GitLab or Jenkins
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Experience with Agile practices
- Ability to work well in a team and independently
- Preferred: experience designing and implementing software development kits
- Preferred: familiarity with DGX (Deep GPU Xceleration)
- Preferred: active Security+ certification and ability to obtain PUA certification by the Government
- Preferred: Elasticsearch certifications or other program stack-related certifications
- Preferred: production/enterprise systems experience at scale
- Preferred: knowledge of distributed systems concepts, such as idempotency and eventual consistency
- Preferred: familiarity with schema registries and Kafka streaming patterns
- Preferred: experience with AWS/C2S
- Preferred: familiarity or experience building applications around Large Language Models and Agentic AI
Benefits
Comp & perks- Flexible schedule
- Occasional remote work depending on client requirements/deliverables
- Professional development opportunities
- Growth and development opportunities
- Reasonable accommodations for applicants or employees with disabilities