Lead Principal Software Engineer = QK Pos: 795 - Software Engineer (SWE) - Skill Level 3

Metasys Technologies, Inc.

Fort Meade, MD

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JOB DETAILS

JOB TYPE

Full-time

SKILLS

Amazon Web Services (AWS), Ansible, Architectural Services, Automation, Cloud Computing, Code Reviews, Computer Science, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Cross-Domain Solutions (CDS), Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), DevOps, Distributed Applications, Distributed Computing, DoD Directive 8140, DoD Directive 8570, Engineering, Environmental Regulations, Financial Control, Full Scope Polygraph, Government, Information Assurance Workforce System Architect and Engineer (IASAE), Intelligence Community, Leadership, Machine Tool, Mentoring, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF), Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Software Engineering, Sun ONE Studio, Systems Reliability, Technical Leadership, Top Secret Clearance, Vehicle Fleets

LOCATION

Fort Meade, MD

POSTED

30+ days ago

Software Engineer (Level 3) Forte Meade, MD (onsite) 5+ year contract role Client is seeking a Senior Software Engineer (Level 3) to support a mission-critical program within the Intelligence Community in an on-site SCIF environment. This role is responsible for designing, implementing, and improving distributed application orchestration across a Kubernetes-native platform. The ideal candidate will provide architectural leadership, develop reusable deployment frameworks, and mentor engineers while driving secure, scalable, and compliant solutions in a classified environment. Responsibilities Design scalable workflows for deploying and managing Kubernetes-native applications, including multi-tenant and multi-cluster configurations Lead development of reusable Helm charts, GitOps templates, and deployment strategies Build controllers or agents to automate application lifecycle management Contribute to platform-wide architecture decisions, including deployment strategy and observability Design and implement event-driven architectures using Kafka, controller patterns, or similar technologies Develop and maintain Kubernetes controllers and operators using Go or Python Ensure systems meet reliability and security requirements for classified environments Implement infrastructure-as-code using Terraform, cloud-init, Ansible, or equivalent tools Support GitOps pipeline design using ArgoCD, Fleet, or similar tools Contribute to CI/CD pipeline design and code review standards Collaborate with DevOps and platform teams to ensure secure and compliant deployments Mentor junior and mid-level engineers and guide technical decision-making Conduct code reviews with a focus on reliability and security Define and promote engineering standards, reusable components, and shared tooling Ensure deployments align with DISA STIGs and program security policies Support secure secrets management and certificate lifecycle integration in Kubernetes Balance automation with operator oversight in classified environments Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience) 8+ years of software engineering experience, primarily in cloud-native, Kubernetes-based, or distributed systems Active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph (must be active prior to start) Strong experience coding in Go and/or Python in cloud-native environments Deep expertise in Kubernetes, including CRDs, Helm, GitOps, and multi-tenant deployments Experience with event-driven or agent-based systems (e.g., Kafka, controller patterns) Familiarity with infrastructure automation tools such as Terraform or Ansible Demonstrated ownership of end-to-end system component delivery Proven mentorship and technical leadership experience Ability to balance automation with operational oversight in classified environments Familiarity with two or more of the following: TypeScript, OpenShift or Rancher Government Solutions, service mesh technologies (Istio, Linkerd), observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry), AWS GovCloud/C2S/SC2S, cross-domain solutions, DoD 8140 IASAE Level II or III certifications Metasys Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, veteran or disability status.

About the Company

Metasys Technologies, Inc.

With over 15 years of experience, Metasys Technologies (MTI) provides consultants with rewarding career opportunities in a multitude of organizations.

Rated by The Atlanta Business Chronicle as one of the best places to work, MTI provides our consultants with opportunities for growth and recognition. MTI has a nationwide network of clients including Fortune 50 companies and numerous medium to small sized businesses.

We offer opportunities in I.T. Professional Services, Finance & Accounting, and Business Professional Services.

Our tools and consultant care program help you with the interview process and provide you with continuous guidance and insight.

If you are a candidate looking for career growth or change, we can help you find a career that matches your aspirations.

COMPANY SIZE

100 to 499 employees

INDUSTRY

Computer/IT Services

FOUNDED

2000

WEBSITE

http://metasysinc.com/

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