Software Engineer - Top Secret

Xcelerate Solutions
remote work
United States, Maryland, Bethesda
Jun 26, 2025
Description Software Engineer Xcelerate Solutions is seeking a Software Engineer. You will work closely with Systems Engineers, Software Engineers, Architects, and Operations Engineering/Manager on a broad scope of activities extending across the development of systems to include middle-tier and backend engineering tasks. Have impact as part of a mission focused, solutions oriented, and adaptive team that values innovation, collaboration, and professional development. While most work is conducted on-site at our client location in Bethesda, MD, we offer a flexible schedule and, occasionally, some tasks may be performed remotely. The percentage of remote work will vary based on client requirements/deliverables. Location: Bethesda, MD Clearance: Must possess an Active Top Secret/SCI clearance and ability to obtain and maintain a Polygraph Responsibilities : Develops, maintains, and enhances complex and diverse software systems ( e.g., processing-intensive analytics, novel algorithm development, manipulation of extremely large data sets, real-time systems, and business management information systems) based upon documented requirements Provides specific input to the software components of system design to include hardware/software trade-offs, software reuse, use of COTS/GOTS in place of new development, and requirements analysis and synthesis from system level to individual software components Designs, implements, and integrates software applications or performs software engineering tasks Utilizes software engineering and design methodologies appropriate to the development, integration, and production environment Participate in test, staging and production deployment. Assist in the maintenance of services and procedures for a big data pipeline which includes Kafka, Elasticsearch, and several in-house written python/java micro services running on Kubernetes Develop and integrate Docker containers to be deployed to Kubernetes Monitor automated system integration tests to identify failed modules and components Manage individual project priorities, deliverables, and deadlines Foster an environment of collaboration with the different team members in the goal of providing quality service and product to our customers Minimum Requirements: Requires Bachelor's Degree and 8-12 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6-10 years of prior relevant experience Must possess an Active Top Secret/SCI clearance and ability to obtain and maintain a Polygraph Experience with containerization, especially with Docker Experience with DevOps practices and tools including Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) tools and practices, especially Gitlab or Jenkins At least 8 years of experience with the following: Python API development Experience in Extraction, Transformation, and Load (ETL) Experience enterprise search capabilities (such as Elasticsearch) to solve Big Data challenges Experience with PostgreSQL and SQL server Experience with Agile practices Hands-on development and/or scripting experience, especially Python and Bash in Linux environment Experience with AWS cloud-based architecture, services (Lambda, etc.), and software development Experience with Artifactory Strong verbal and written communication skills Enthusiastic with the ability to work well in a team and a self-starter who can work on their own Preferred Qualifications: Active Security+ certification Active CE certification Ability to obtain Privileged User Account (PUA) certification by the Government GraphQL Service Apache NiFi Experience with systems at scale Kafka or other message passing systems Experience of a production/enterprise system Appian low-code application development platform Experience with any of the following technologies: GPU-based Kubernetes SALT for deployment automation Elasticsearch, Kibana, and Logstash About Xcelerate Solutions: Founded in 2009 and headquartered in McLean, VA, Xcelerate Solutions (www.xceleratesolutions.com) is one of America's fastest-growing companies. Xcelerate's cultureis definedby our diversified workforce of dynamic and versatile professionals, supported with growth and development opportunities that contribute to individual and company growth. This strong commitment to our employees hasbeen recognizedby our inclusion on the Washington Business Journal's "50 Best Places to Work" list as well as being a "Great Place to Work" certified company with a 4.6 star, and a 99% CEO approval Glassdoor rating. Come find out why Xcelerate Solutions is one of the DC Metro top employers!Xcelerate Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, equal pay, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or expression of another protected characteristic. As part of this commitment to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals, Xcelerate provides reasonable accommodations if needed because of an applicant's or an employee's disability. Pay Transparency Notice: Xcelerate Solutions will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.