Software Engineer - Python

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Sentar is seeking a Software Engineer in Chantilly, VA!

Role Description:

As a Software Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, development, testing, and management of application development projects in support of the IT infrastructure. You will develop and implement technical efforts to design, build, and deploy applications at the direction of lead architects, including large-scale data processing, computationally intensive statistical modeling, and advanced analytics to support a forensic and investigative ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, and manage application development projects in support of IT infrastructure

Integrate third-party components and introduce new custom capabilities

Modify existing code and recommend process improvements

Automate operations and maintenance tasks

Develop and implement technical efforts for large-scale data processing and advanced analytics

Participate in all aspects of the software development life cycle

Contribute to planning, requirements, development, testing, and quality assurance

Participate in technical project milestone reviews and code architecture sessions

Provide resource estimation and development best practices knowledge transfer

Participate in Program Increments (PIs) and Agile Release Train (ART) activities

Support the multi-enclave environment (Unclassified, Secret, and Top Secret)

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration

Qualifications:

Clearance Level:

Active Top Secret (TS) clearance with eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field

Experience:

Minimum of 8 years of experience in software engineering

Experience with SAFe Agile framework

Strong understanding of forensic and investigative system requirements

Demonstrated experience designing and implementing complex software solutions in secure government environments

Python, Splunk, and Cribl experience needed

Required Technical Skills

Senior-Level

Advanced proficiency with:

Multiple programming languages and frameworks

Complex system architecture design

Message brokers such as RabbitMQ, Kafka, and Redis

Elasticsearch, Splunk, and other data platforms

Containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)

Cloud platforms (AWS GovCloud, SC2S, C2S)

DevSecOps practices and tools

Performance optimization and scalability design

Security engineering principles

Additional Technical Experience

Experience with:

Frontend frameworks (Angular, React, Svelte)

Data streaming and integration technologies such as Apache Nifi

Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)

GraphQL

Microservices architecture

SAFe Agile methodologies

Working in classified environments

Work Environment

Primary location: Chantilly, VA

May require occasional travel for Program Increment planning sessions

Must be a U.S. citizen and able to pass a background check and polygraph examination

May require flexible scheduling to support critical operations

Benefits at Sentar:

Our unique ownership model attracts top talent, giving employees the freedom to take initiative and drive meaningful improvements. In addition to cultivating a thriving and inclusive work environment, Sentar offers an extensive benefits package designed to support the well-being of employees and their families. Employee ownership is the foundation of our culture, promoting participation, teamwork, and accountability while ensuring long-term financial security and a commitment to excellence.

Voluntary Medical, Dental, Vision, with Health Savings or Flexible Spending Plan options

Voluntary Life, Critical Illness, Accident, and Long Term Care insurance options

Group Term Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability is provided by Sentar to all qualifying employees

Generous 401(k) match

Competitive PTO plan that graduates quickly with years of service

Other leave programs; holiday schedule along with bereavement, maternity, jury and military duty

Mental health awareness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development reimbursement

Recognition and Awards programs

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