Software Engineer 2

# Software Engineer 2Base-2 SolutionsFull TimemidBethesda, Maryland, USPosted 3 days ago## Role OverviewBase-2 Solutions is hiring a mid-level Software Engineer 2. This is a full-time role in Bethesda. Part of Base-2 Solutions's Backend hiring, posted 3 days ago. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.## Salary ContextSalary is not disclosed in this posting. Market median for Mid-level Backend roles is $120k-$180k (based on 51 comparable listings). Many employers share specifics during the interview process or after an initial screen.## Resume Keywords to IncludeMake sure these keywords appear in your resume to improve ATS scoringPythonJavaBashKubernetesLinuxElasticsearchGitLabKafkaSign up free to auto-tailor your resume with all these keywords and get a higher ATS score## Job Description* Requisition ID: 2677* Standard Title: Junior Software Engineer* Required Security Clearance: Top Secret/SCI* Location: Bethesda, MD* Work Type: On-Site* Shift: First* Referral Eligibility: Eligible* U.S. Citizenship Required? YesPosition SummarySupport the NMEC DOMEX Technology Platform and D3P Modernization effort by designing, deploying, and maintaining a full-stack containerized microservices architecture in a mission-focused engineering environment.Essential Duties And Responsibilities* Deploy, triage, and maintain a production big data pipeline using a microservice architecture running on Kubernetes with Elasticsearch backend and Kafka messaging.* Enhance, improve, and maintain CI/CD and DevOps scripts and processes.* Design, develop, and support scalable, redundant infrastructure including physical and virtualized environments.* Use Helm to configure Kubernetes deployments in support of new feature requirements.* Collaborate with systems engineering, architecture, development, security, operations, and integration teams.* Participate in Agile release planning, scrum of scrums, bug triage, design sessions, and related meetingsRequired Qualifications* Active TS/SCI with ability to obtain a CI Polygraph.* Bachelor's degree with a minimum of three years of experience in the category field. Two additional years of experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree.* Strong Linux proficiency.* Hands-on experience with containers and Kubernetes.* Experience with CI/CD orchestration and GitLab.* Familiarity with Elasticsearch, Logstash, and Kibana.* Demonstrated success working in cross-functional engineering environments.### Preferred Qualifications* Experience operating systems at scale.* Knowledge of Agile methodologies.* Development experience with Bash, PowerShell, SALT, Python, Groovy, or Java.* Experience supporting enterprise or production systems.* Familiarity with Kafka or other messaging systems, Kubernetes monitoring tools such as Prometheus and Grafana, GPU-based Kubernetes, SALT for deployment automation, Helm/Helmfile, and Nexus.Required Education and Experience EquivalencyEducation Years of ExperienceHigh School Diploma/GED 5Associates Degree 5Bachelors’ Degree 3Masters’ Degree 3PhD 3Required Certifications* None specified.Required Security Clearance* Active TS/SCI with ability to obtain a CI Polygraph.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). #J-18808-Ljbffr