Develop and deliver solutions in a DevSecOps environment using cloud-native technologies, focusing on containerized applications, CI/CD pipelines, and data services.
Title: Software Engineer
Location: Remote
Clearance: US Citizen (Secret Eligible)
About this role:
Rackner is looking for a Software Engineer to develop and deliver first class solutions within a DevSecOps environment using latest cloud-native technologies to architect and implement containerized applications, CI/CD pipelines, and Kubernetes platforms using best practices and leading technologies with a Secret clearance or has eligibility to obtain one.
We are seeking professionals with:
- S. in Computer Science (or equivalent experience) and at least 1 year professional experience working as part of an Agile team using DevOps practices and modern programming languages and frameworks to develop and engineer data-related services and applications to load platforms.
- Modern programming languages and frameworks including Python (FastAPI), Flask, JavaScript (Node.js, Express, Vue, Svelte, React), and Java (Spring Boot)
- Develop data focused solutions to include experience designing and implementing OpenAPI compliant data schemas and REST APIs, implementing data persistence and query logic using Object Relational Mapping (ORM) libraries and SQL, and implementing data validation business rules.
- Evolve AWS cloud solutions with a specific focus on data services such as S3, RDS, and EMR.
- Mature containerized applications using Docker and/or OCI compliant containers
- Use Test Driven Development practices and CI/CD pipelines to shift security left and continuously develop and deliver software in small batches satisfying security, quality, and test compliance requirements.
- Linux systems and command line tools
Nice to have:
- S. in Computer Science or related field
- Kubernetes (Rancher RKE2, AWS EKS) and microservice architectures
- Data engineering and big data technologies such as Apache Airflow, Trino, and AWS EMR
- dbt Core
- Grafana
- Lakehouse architectures
- Pipeline design
- Workflow orchestration
- Data ingestion pipelines
- ELT transformations
- Spark
- Observability/monitoring
- Window functions / advanced SQL analytics
- INST task management framework and security accreditation process and tasks
What will make you successful:
- As part of an Agile team, use DevSecOps best practices to rapidly develop and deliver first class solutions for a DoD customer.
- Develop software using leading languages and frameworks including Python and FastAPI, AWS, and Rancher Kubernetes.
Who We Are:
- Rackner is a software consultancy that builds cloud-native solutions for startups, enterprises, and the public sector.
- We are an energetic, growing consultancy with a passion for solving big problems for both startups and enterprises.
- Each of us enable digital transformation for large organizations through the newest in distributed technologies as we are laser focused on end-to-end application development, DevSecOps, AI/ML and systems architecture and our methodology focuses on cloud-first and cost-effective innovation.
- Our customers hail from a diverse, ever-growing list of industries.
Benefits/Additional Info:
Rackner embraces and promotes employee development and training and covers the cost of certifications relevant to a position and the technologies/services provided. Fitness/Gym membership eligibility, weekly pay schedule and employee swag, snacks & events are offered as well!
- 401K with 100% matching up to 6%
- Highly competitive PTO
- Great health insurance with large network of providers
- Medical/Dental/Vision
- Life Insurance, and short & long term disability
- Industry-Leading Weekly Pay Schedule
- Home office & equipment plan
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