{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"4a7ee8d93a3d15c251790499","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/4a7ee8d93a3d15c251790499","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/4a7ee8d93a3d15c251790499","title":"Remote Systems Engineer Java, Kubernetes, Kafka","description":"About NDi\r\nNetwork Designs, Inc. (NDi) is a leading Federal contractor that specializes in designing, developing, and delivering information technology and network solutions for government customers. Founded in 1985, NDi's firmly defined core values have driven all aspects of the business, which have been paramount to our company's success and the establishment of an enjoyable workplace atmosphere. At NDi, we believe that our people are the cornerstone of our success, and we value collaboration, career growth, and winning ideas.\r\nMilitary Veterans Encouraged to Apply.\r\nJob Description\r\nThe Systems Engineer will support system-level integration, environment management, and application operations across VESEE platforms. This role ensures the stability, performance, and interoperability of system components spanning infrastructure, applications, and services. The Systems Engineer works closely with development, integration, and operations teams to troubleshoot issues, maintain reliable environments, and support end-to-end system functionality.\r\nAbout NDi\r\nNetwork Designs, Inc. (NDi) is a leading Federal contractor that specializes in designing, developing, and delivering information technology and network solutions for government customers. Founded in 1985, NDi's firmly defined core values have driven all aspects of the business, which have been paramount to our company's success and the establishment of an enjoyable workplace atmosphere. At NDi, we believe that our people are the cornerstone of our success, and we value collaboration, career growth, and winning ideas. Military Veterans Encouraged to Apply.\r\nJob Description\r\nThe Systems Engineer will support system-level integration, environment management, and application operations across VESEE platforms. This role ensures the stability, performance, and interoperability of system components spanning infrastructure, applications, and services. The Systems Engineer works closely with development, integration, and operations teams to troubleshoot issues, maintain reliable environments, and support end-to-end system functionality.\r\nRequirements\r\nU.S Citizenship required.\r\nMust be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance\r\nThis position is remote but may require occasional onsite meetings in McLean, VA.\r\nYou can be based out of following states: AZ, DC, FL, GA, OH, ME, MD, SC, TX, UT, VA, NC, OK, WV.\r\nQualifications And Experience\r\nBachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.\r\nAt least 8 years of experience in systems engineering, application operations, or integration support roles.\r\nExperience supporting applications built with Java 17+, Spring Boot, and Spring WebFlux.\r\nExperience supporting Kafka, Redis, and Oracle DB in an operational context.\r\nExperience supporting containerized environments using Kubernetes and Docker.\r\nFamiliarity with frontend technologies such as React or Next.js for end-to-end system support.\r\nExperience using GitHub for source control and collaboration.\r\nStrong troubleshooting and analytical skills.\r\nStrong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across teams.\r\nAbility to manage multiple priorities in production and pre-production environments.\r\nPreferred Qualifications\r\nExperience supporting distributed, service-oriented architectures.\r\nExperience operating systems across multiple environments (development, test, production).\r\nExperience working in regulated or enterprise environments\r\nResponsibilities\r\nSystem Integration and Operations Support\r\nSupport system-level integration across services, data stores, and messaging components.\r\nEnsure interoperability and correct interaction between application and platform components.\r\nEnvironment And Platform Management\r\nSupport environment management across containerized platforms using Kubernetes and Docker.\r\nAssist with environment configuration, deployment readiness, and operational stability.\r\nApplication Operations Support\r\nSupport applications developed using Java 17+, Spring Boot, and Spring WebFlux.\r\nTroubleshoot application-level issues impacting availability, performance, or functionality.\r\nMessaging, Data, And Caching Operations\r\nSupport Kafka-based messaging and event flows.\r\nSupport Redis caching components and Oracle DB-backed data stores.\r\nPerformance, Stability, And Reliability\r\nMonitor system behavior and assist in identifying performance, capacity, and stability issues.\r\nSupport remediation activities to maintain reliable system operations.\r\nTroubleshooting And Issue Resolution\r\nTroubleshoot issues across infrastructure, applications, and services.\r\nCoordinate with engineering and operations teams to diagnose root causes and implement fixes.\r\nCollaboration And Cross-Team Support\r\nWork closely with developers, system engineers, and operations teams to support delivery and sustainment.\r\nProvide operational input to integration and release activities.\r\nDocumentation And Operational Readiness\r\nMaintain documentation related to environments, configurations, and operational procedures.\r\nSupport development and maintenance of runbooks and operational reference materials.\r\nContinuous Improvement\r\nIdentify recurring operational issues and recommend improvements to configurations or processes.\r\nSupport efforts to improve reliability and maintainability of middleware services.\r\nCompensation And Benefits\r\nAt NDi, we value our team and are committed to retaining top talent by offering competitive benefits and compensation packages. Our employee benefits package includes comprehensive health, dental, vision, pet, and legal insurance. Our corporate benefits include 401(k) retirement matching, paid leave, paid holidays, and health and wellness programs. In addition, we provide employer-paid life and disability insurance, professional development, education benefits, and much more to ensure our team has the resources they need to thrive on and off the job.\r\nVeterans First Commitment\r\nAs a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), NDi is dedicated to hiring veterans and providing a supportive work environment that honors their service while recognizing the unique skills and experiences they bring to our organization.\r\nCommitment To Diversity\r\nNDi is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran or military status, citizenship, national origin, or any other basis prohibited by law in all phases of the employment process and compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. As a federal government contractor, NDi complies with all applicable affirmative action requirements.\r\nApply Now\r\nTake advantage of this unique opportunity to join one of the fastest-growing companies in Federal contracting!\r\nSalary: $123000 - $145000 per year\r\nJ-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Network Designs","rawCompany":"network designs","city":"McLean","state":"VA","isRemote":true,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-09T09:08:27.535Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"},{"code":"15-1211.00","title":"Computer Systems Analysts","slug":"computer-systems-analysts"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"541519","title":"Other Computer Related Services","slug":"other-computer-related-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Remote Systems Engineer Java, Kubernetes, Kafka","description":"About NDi\r\nNetwork Designs, Inc. 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The Systems Engineer works closely with development, integration, and operations teams to troubleshoot issues, maintain reliable environments, and support end-to-end system functionality.\r\nAbout NDi\r\nNetwork Designs, Inc. (NDi) is a leading Federal contractor that specializes in designing, developing, and delivering information technology and network solutions for government customers. Founded in 1985, NDi's firmly defined core values have driven all aspects of the business, which have been paramount to our company's success and the establishment of an enjoyable workplace atmosphere. At NDi, we believe that our people are the cornerstone of our success, and we value collaboration, career growth, and winning ideas. Military Veterans Encouraged to Apply.\r\nJob Description\r\nThe Systems Engineer will support system-level integration, environment management, and application operations across VESEE platforms. This role ensures the stability, performance, and interoperability of system components spanning infrastructure, applications, and services. The Systems Engineer works closely with development, integration, and operations teams to troubleshoot issues, maintain reliable environments, and support end-to-end system functionality.\r\nRequirements\r\nU.S Citizenship required.\r\nMust be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance\r\nThis position is remote but may require occasional onsite meetings in McLean, VA.\r\nYou can be based out of following states: AZ, DC, FL, GA, OH, ME, MD, SC, TX, UT, VA, NC, OK, WV.\r\nQualifications And Experience\r\nBachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.\r\nAt least 8 years of experience in systems engineering, application operations, or integration support roles.\r\nExperience supporting applications built with Java 17+, Spring Boot, and Spring WebFlux.\r\nExperience supporting Kafka, Redis, and Oracle DB in an operational context.\r\nExperience supporting containerized environments using Kubernetes and Docker.\r\nFamiliarity with frontend technologies such as React or Next.js for end-to-end system support.\r\nExperience using GitHub for source control and collaboration.\r\nStrong troubleshooting and analytical skills.\r\nStrong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across teams.\r\nAbility to manage multiple priorities in production and pre-production environments.\r\nPreferred Qualifications\r\nExperience supporting distributed, service-oriented architectures.\r\nExperience operating systems across multiple environments (development, test, production).\r\nExperience working in regulated or enterprise environments\r\nResponsibilities\r\nSystem Integration and Operations Support\r\nSupport system-level integration across services, data stores, and messaging components.\r\nEnsure interoperability and correct interaction between application and platform components.\r\nEnvironment And Platform Management\r\nSupport environment management across containerized platforms using Kubernetes and Docker.\r\nAssist with environment configuration, deployment readiness, and operational stability.\r\nApplication Operations Support\r\nSupport applications developed using Java 17+, Spring Boot, and Spring WebFlux.\r\nTroubleshoot application-level issues impacting availability, performance, or functionality.\r\nMessaging, Data, And Caching Operations\r\nSupport Kafka-based messaging and event flows.\r\nSupport Redis caching components and Oracle DB-backed data stores.\r\nPerformance, Stability, And Reliability\r\nMonitor system behavior and assist in identifying performance, capacity, and stability issues.\r\nSupport remediation activities to maintain reliable system operations.\r\nTroubleshooting And Issue Resolution\r\nTroubleshoot issues across infrastructure, applications, and services.\r\nCoordinate with engineering and operations teams to diagnose root causes and implement fixes.\r\nCollaboration And Cross-Team Support\r\nWork closely with developers, system engineers, and operations teams to support delivery and sustainment.\r\nProvide operational input to integration and release activities.\r\nDocumentation And Operational Readiness\r\nMaintain documentation related to environments, configurations, and operational procedures.\r\nSupport development and maintenance of runbooks and operational reference materials.\r\nContinuous Improvement\r\nIdentify recurring operational issues and recommend improvements to configurations or processes.\r\nSupport efforts to improve reliability and maintainability of middleware services.\r\nCompensation And Benefits\r\nAt NDi, we value our team and are committed to retaining top talent by offering competitive benefits and compensation packages. Our employee benefits package includes comprehensive health, dental, vision, pet, and legal insurance. Our corporate benefits include 401(k) retirement matching, paid leave, paid holidays, and health and wellness programs. In addition, we provide employer-paid life and disability insurance, professional development, education benefits, and much more to ensure our team has the resources they need to thrive on and off the job.\r\nVeterans First Commitment\r\nAs a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), NDi is dedicated to hiring veterans and providing a supportive work environment that honors their service while recognizing the unique skills and experiences they bring to our organization.\r\nCommitment To Diversity\r\nNDi is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. 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