Senior Software Engineer - TS/SCI at Xcelerate Solutions

Setup: Hybrid
Location: Bethesda, Maryland
Type: Full-time
Level: senior

Description

Xcelerate Solutions is hiring a Senior Software Engineer – TS/SCI to support a long-term DIA-NDOC DOMEX Technology Platform contract. The role focuses on designing, developing, testing, and maintaining Python microservices that use Kafka, Elasticsearch, Kubernetes, CI/CD, and observability tools. The position is primarily on-site in Bethesda, Maryland, with occasional remote work depending on client requirements. Candidates must hold an active Top Secret/SCI clearance, have substantial relevant experience, and possess strong Python, backend, distributed systems, and DevOps skills.

Required Skills

Python
Apache Kafka
Elasticsearch
Kubernetes
CI/CD
Docker
REST APIs
Linux
Git
ETL

Additional Information

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of relevant experience, or a master’s degree with 6+ years of relevant experience; experience may substitute for a degree.
Required Previous Experiences: 8+ years of relevant experience for bachelor’s-degree candidates
6+ years of relevant experience for master’s-degree candidates
Python and backend framework experience
Containerization and Docker experience
ETL experience
Linux and bash scripting experience
RESTful APIs and microservice architecture experience
Kubernetes deployment, monitoring, and debugging experience
DevOps and CI/CD experience
Agile practices experience
Preferred Qualifications: Software development kit experience
DGX familiarity
Security+ certification and PUA certification
Elasticsearch or program-stack certifications
Production or enterprise systems experience
Distributed systems knowledge
Schema registries and Kafka streaming patterns
Analytical methodology and COTS/GOTS/OS tool experience
AWS experience
Large language model and agentic AI experience
Translation Company Name: Xcelerate Solutions

About Xcelerate Solutions

Xcelerate Solutions

defense and national securityMcLean, VA

Xcelerate Solutions is a defense and national security company providing expertise in enterprise vetting and analysis, aviation security, mission and digital solutions. It creates solutions to protect the nation and supports individuals and high-consequence operations across the federal landscape. Its government services include mission-centric applications, cybersecurity, and IT infrastructure modernization; its investigation services support DoD, Intelligence Community, and U.S. Government customers. Its wholly owned subsidiary VMD Corp provides aviation security services at multiple U.S. airports. Xcelerate reported 1,400 employees throughout the United States and was ranked #9 among the fastest growing companies in the Washington, DC region.

Open roles: 37
New in 30 days: 19
Founded: 2009

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