Software Engineer 3-TG

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION YOU MUST CURRENTLY HAVE AN ACTIVETS/SCI WITH POLYGRAPH SECURITY CLEARANCE WITH THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT. (U.S. CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED).Seeking a senior engineer who can design, implement, and improve distributed application orchestration logic, mentor peers, and contribute to the architectural direction of the system.Responsibilities:Design scalable workflows for deploying and managing Kubernetes-native applicationsLead the development of reusable Helm charts, GitOps templates, and deployment strategiesBuild system-aware controllers or agents that automate app lifecycle tasksContribute to platform-wide architecture decisions (e.g., deployment strategy, multi-cluster config, observability)Mentor junior engineers and review code for reliability, clarity, and best practicesCollaborate with DevOps and platform teams to ensure secure and compliant deploymentsCore Skills:Deep experience with Go or Python in cloud-native contextsStrong Kubernetes experience: CRDs, Helm, GitOps, multi-tenant app deploymentsExperience with event-driven or agent-based systems (e.g., Kafka, controller patterns)Familiar with infrastructure automation (Terraform, cloud-init, Ansible)Comfortable balancing automation and operator oversight in complex environments Leadership Traits:Owns end-to-end delivery of system componentsHelps shape internal standards and shared toolingGuides team through design decisions and tradeoffsThinks in systems, not just servicesCompensation: We are committed to providing fair and competitive compensation. The salary range for our positions vary depending on accepted contractual position skill level. These salaries fall within the range of $78,000 to $275,000 per year. This range reflects the compensation offered across the locations where we hire. The exact salary will be determined based on the candidate's work location, specific role, skill set, and level of expertise.Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insuranceAdditional Insurance: Basic Life/AD&D, Voluntary Life/AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospitalization Indemnity, and Pet InsuranceRetirement Plan: 401(k) plan with company matchPaid Time Off: Generous PTO, paid holidays, parental leave, and moreWellness: Access to wellness programs and mental health supportProfessional Development: Opportunities for growth, including tuition reimbursementAdditional Perks:Flexible work arrangements, including remote work optionsFlexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)Employee referral programsBonus opportunitiesTechnology allowanceA diverse, inclusive, and supportive workplace culture