Software Engineer Level 2 (DevOps focused)

Why join Culper Technology? At Culper Technology, We take pride in serving the mission with exceptional quality, value, and service. Our team members are at the core of everything we do, and we treat them like family, providing support for both their professional and personal goals. With an employee-first mindset, we believe that when our people succeed, so do our customers and partners. We promote open communication, encourage professional development, and foster idea-sharing across teams to create a collaborative and innovative environment. We are seeking talented team members who share our passion for excellence, integrity, and pride while being a part of an incredible team. Benefits: Culper Technology, understands that our success starts with our employees. That's why we provide an exceptional benefits package and above-market compensation. We're dedicated to recognizing hard work, promoting well-being, and ensuring our team members feel valued and supported both professionally and personally. Some of our top-tier benefits include: 100% Paid Healthcare 100% Paid Vision and Dental Generous 10% 401k gift 4 weeks PTO with 11 paid holidays Professional Development stipend Technical Device Allotment Wellness Program Recognition Program Exclusive Events and Culture Initiatives EEO Statement: Culper Technology is dedicated to fostering a work environment that values diversity and is free from discrimination. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing equal employment opportunity. This policy applies to all employees, including managers, supervisors, and all levels of staff within the organization. All employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, and termination, are made without discrimination based on protected characteristics. About the role We are seeking a Software Engineer to support the design, development, testing, troubleshooting, and sustainment of a mission-focused enterprise web application deployed within a containerized Kubernetes Linux environment. The ideal candidate will collaborate with Product Owners, System Engineers, and Software Engineers to deliver scalable, reliable software solutions while supporting Agile development practices and modern DevOps methodologies. What you'll do Design, develop, test, and maintain enterprise web applications supporting mission-critical operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements and deliver software capabilities. Develop software solutions using Python in Linux environments. Build and maintain containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes. Create and manage Helm Charts for Kubernetes-based deployments. Develop and integrate RESTful interfaces and APIs. Support CI/CD pipelines, automation, and software delivery processes. Troubleshoot software issues and support application sustainment activities. Utilize source control and Agile development practices to support team workflows. Qualifications U.S. Citizenship with an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph. One of the following education/experience combinations: Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline plus 3+ years of Software Engineering experience. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline plus 5+ years of Software Engineering experience. 7+ years of Software Engineering experience supporting programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity. Experience using Linux command-line tools and environments. Experience developing automation scripts using Bash and Python. Experience developing Python applications in Linux environments. Experience with containerization technologies, including Docker. Familiarity with Kubernetes and container orchestration technologies. Experience creating Helm Charts for Kubernetes deployments. Experience with SQL technologies, including MySQL. Experience designing and implementing REST interfaces. Experience with CI/CD principles, methodologies, and tools such as GitLab CI. Experience using Git source control. Preferred Qualifications Experience with the Django Web Framework. Experience with the Celery Task Scheduler. Experience supporting web infrastructure using NGINX. Experience with the Atlassian Tool Suite, including Jira and Confluence. Experience with AI development tools, including Claude Code. The pay range for this role is: 185,000 - 200,000 USD per year(Annapolis Junction, MD)