{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"057ab4779ee80f69db994aef","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/057ab4779ee80f69db994aef","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/057ab4779ee80f69db994aef","title":"Senior Software Engineer – Python & Rust Mission Applications","description":"Work location: Fort Meade, MDWork arrangement: On-siteRequired Clearance: TS/SCI with polygraphApplicants must currently hold an active TS/SCI with polygraph. Ctrl+ does not sponsor new security clearances or clearance upgrades. Applicants who do not meet this requirement cannot be considered.Location & In-Person Requirement\r\nAll positions require in-person work. Applicants must live within commuting distance of the listed work location to be considered. Some roles may allow limited telework, but regular on-site attendance is required. These are not fully remote positions.Your next challenge\r\nBuild and sustain a suite of mission applications. Write Python today, grow into Rust, and ship containerized services on Kubernetes.The missionDevelop, sustain and troubleshoot mission software that integrates with commercial, government and open-source products.What you’ll do\r\nDevelop, test and troubleshoot mission application software\r\nIntegrate applications with COTS, GOTS and open-source libraries\r\nDeploy containerized services to Kubernetes with Helm\r\nWork with MongoDB and messaging frameworks such as RabbitMQ\r\nAutomate builds and deployments with GitLab CI and AnsibleWhat you’ll bring\r\n7 years of relevant experience. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline from an accredited college or university.\r\nLinux command-line tools\r\nBash scripting\r\nRecent Python 3 development\r\nRust, or the aptitude and willingness to learn it\r\nMongoDB or other NoSQL databases\r\nDocker, containerd and Kubernetes\r\nHelm chart development\r\nRabbitMQ or similar messaging frameworks\r\nGitLab CI, Ansible and GitPreferred qualifications\r\nPostgreSQL or other SQL databases\r\nJira and ConfluenceCompensation and flexibility\r\n$123.63–$136.51 per hour in approximate pay; employer 401(k) contribution is additional.Compensation: The listed range reflects approximate hourly pay across our compensation models and excludes Ctrl+’s employer 401(k) contribution. Your hourly pay will vary based on qualifications, experience, and the compensation model you select. The lower end reflects a no-bonus option with five weeks of PTO; the upper end reflects the Max Rate option without bonus or PTO.Choose from three compensation models: Max Rate, With Bonus, or With Bonus and PTO. Offers include a projected five-year compensation comparison and a package comparison sheet. PTO and bonuses depend on the selected model and role eligibility.Why Ctrl+?\r\nCtrl+ is a software engineering and staffing firm based in Elkridge, Maryland, supporting Department of Defense missions in the Fort Meade area and other listed locations. Founded by two college roommates, Brad and Bhavin, Ctrl+ brings a close-knit team approach, with founders who work on contracts alongside employees.Benefits include:\r\n10% employer 401(k) non-elective contribution\r\nEmployer-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability insurance\r\nMedical, dental and vision coverage options\r\nEmployee Assistance Program\r\nProfessional development and certification reimbursement\r\nTechnology and ergonomic equipment reimbursement, subject to eligibility\r\nReferral and retention bonus programs, subject to eligibility\r\nPaid social and team eventsEqual Opportunity Employer\r\nCtrl+ is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. 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