Senior Software Engineer

Senior Software EngineerAbsolute Business Solutions Corp (ABSC) is a community of innovators, engineers, analysts, and business professionals working together with our customers to tackle the most complex challenges. For more than 20 years we've supported critical Department of War (DoW), Intelligence Community (IC), Federal Civilian missions and global, multi-national corporations. We specialize in supporting our clients in the Intelligence, Technology, Defense, AI/ML, and Data Science fields. As we continue to grow at a rapid pace, we need some amazing new professionals to join our team.ABSC is seeking a TS/SCI-cleared Senior Software Engineer to join our mission-driven team supporting our client's 10-year Document and Media Exploitation (DOMEX) Technology Platform (DTP)/Task Order 4. This role supports our client's efforts to design and implement a cutting-edge data-centric architecture leveraging cloud-based computing, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and cross-domain transfer systems.At ABSC, we believe in empowering our employees through training, teamwork, and exposure to challenging technical work. As part of our all-star team, you'll have the opportunity to accelerate your career path while contributing to impactful projects that make a difference.We offer:Flexible work arrangements (remote and on-site in Bethesda, MD).A collaborative environment that values innovation and professional development.Opportunities to work on mission-focused solutions with cutting-edge technologies.About the role:As a Senior Software Engineer, you will:Work in a DevSecOps environment to ensure the availability of biometric systems and data for end users.Lead the integration, maintenance, and monitoring of software systems to ensure constant availability of technical resources.Design, implement, and enhance complex software systems, including processing-intensive analytics, real-time systems, and business management information systems.Collaborate with Systems Engineers, Software Engineers, Architects, and Operations teams to develop enterprise AFEM (Automated Facial Extraction and Matching) capabilities.Participate in test, staging, and production deployments, ensuring system reliability and performance.Key responsibilities:Develop and maintain software applications using C#Implement API development, ETL processes, and enterprise search capabilities (e.g., Elasticsearch).Utilize DevOps tools like GitLab or Jenkins for CI/CD practices.Monitor automated system integration tests and resolve system abnormalities.Foster collaboration within the team to deliver high-quality solutions to customers.Required qualifications:Education: Bachelor's Degree with 4-8 years of relevant experience or Master's Degree with 2-6 years of relevant experience. Additional years of experience may be substituted for a degree.Clearance: Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain Poly.Technical skills: Proficiency in C# programming and API development. Knowledge of SQL Server, ETL processes, and application-level security. Hands-on experience with microservices and logging systems.Preferred qualifications:Familiarity with biometric systems and SDKs.Experience with containerization (e.g., Docker) and DevOps tools.Experience with AWS cloud-based architecture and services like Lambda.Experience with GPU for processing using CUDA, PyTorch, etc.Knowledge of GraphQL, Python, Bash, Apache NiFi, and Kafka.Active certifications such as Security+ or CE.Proficiency with Linux server management and tools optimized for cross-platform environments.Salary is commensurate with experience. An approximate salary range for this requisition is: $140k-$235k annually.ABSC is a technology and services company that combines the agility of a small business with proven processes refined over more than two decades in business. We specialize in supporting public sector clients in the Intelligence, Defense, Health, and Safety areas. Our team stands ready to deliver the next generation of programs, personnel, and solutions to help advance our federal government customers' driving innovation, agility, and security across all mission areas.Some of our benefits include:Generous PTO plus 11 Federal HolidaysRetirement Planning – 401k Fully Vested with MatchAnnual Health and Wellness Allowance – buy an Apple Watch, a treadmill, or hit the gym on usCareer Development – Annual Funds to spend on Education and TrainingVolunteer Time Off – Annually, all employees can spend 8 hours directly supporting a charity of choiceCharitable Match – ABSC matches an employee's donation to a qualifying charityReferral Program – We pay for internal and external referrals!LOV Awards – Earn bonus awards throughout the year from our Living Our Values awards programApply to join our team today! We are always looking to grow our team - if you know someone who is seeking a new career opportunity, please share this job opening with them. ABSC offers generous external referral bonuses. You don't need to be an employee to benefit from our Referral Program.*ABSC is a proud V3, Virginia Values Vets, member which recognizes our commitment to hiring Veterans. If you are a veteran, please be sure to include that in your application.*Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.