Absolute Business Solutions Corp (ABSC) is not just another tech company. We’re a community of innovators, engineers, analysts and business professionals working together with our customers to tackle the most complex challenges. For more than 20 years we’ve supported critical Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community (IC), Federal Civilian missions and global, multi-national corporations. We specialize in supporting our clients in the Intelligence, Technology, Defense, AI/ML, and Data Science fields. As we continue to grow at a rapid pace, we need some amazing new professionals to join our team.
ABSC has an exciting opening for you as our next TS/SCI cleared Software Engineer supporting a long-term DIA-NDOC DOMEX Technology Platform (DTP) contract. 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.
Specifically, we are looking for a skilled Python developer to join our team to build and maintain scalable microservices that interface with Kafka for real-time messaging and Elasticsearch for data indexing and search. You'll deploy and monitor your services in a Kubernetes environment and collaborate with cross-functional teams in designing reliable, observable, and secure systems. Our client’s overall mission is to design and implement a data centric architecture that leverages cloud-based computing, artificial intelligence (Al), machine learning (ML) and cross-domain transfer systems.
Security clearance required for this role: An Active TS/SCI with ability/willingness to obtain a CI polygraph is required.
Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, test, and maintain Python microservices
- Implement message consumers and producers with Apache Kafka
- Integrate with Elasticsearch for real-time and batch data indexing and querying
- Write unit and integration tests; ensure high code coverage and reliability
- Build CI/CD pipelines for your services and deploy them in Kubernetes clusters
- Participate in design discussions, code reviews, and architecture planning
- Monitor and troubleshoot production issues with observability tools
- Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge sharing within the team
- Utilizes software engineering and design methodologies appropriate to the development, integration, and production environment
- Foster an environment of collaboration with the different team members in the goal of providing quality service and product to our customers
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree and 6-10 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 4-8 years of prior relevant experience
- Must possess an Active Top Secret/SCI clearance and ability to obtain and maintain a Polygraph
- Proficiency in Python and related backend frameworks (e.g., FastAPI, Flask).
- Experience with containerization, especially with Docker
- Experience in Extraction, Transformation, and Load (ETL)
- Hands-on development experience in a Linux environment including bash or bash-like scripting
- Strong understanding of RESTful APIs and microservice architecture
- Hands-on experience with Kubernetes: deploying, monitoring, and debugging services
- Understanding of common design patterns, security practices, and logging/monitoring principles
- Familiarity with Git and collaborative workflows (PRs, reviews)
- Experience with DevOps practices and tools including Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) tools and practices, especially Gitlab or Jenkins
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Experience with AGILE practices
- Enthusiastic with the ability to work well in a team and a self-starter who can work on their own
Desired Skills:
You will wow us even more if you have some of these:
- Experience with designing and implementing software development kits
- Familiarity DGX (Deep GPU Xceleration)
- Active Security+ certification and ability to obtain Privileged User Account (PUA) certification by the Government
- Elasticsearch certifications or other program stack related certifications
- Experience of a production/enterprise systems at scale
- Knowledge of distributed systems concepts (e.g., idempotency, eventual consistency)
- Familiarity with schema registries and Kafka streaming patterns
- Experience blending analytical methodologies and leveraging existing COTS/GOTS/OS tools in an unconventional manner.
- Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS/C2S)
- Familiarity or experience with building applications around Large Language Models, Agentic AI
Salary is commensurate with education and years’ experience. Salary range for this requisition is: $120,000-$235k annual.
Who we are:
ABSC is a technology and services company that combines the agility of a small business with proven processes refined over more than two decades in business. We specialize in supporting public sector clients in the Intelligence, Defense, Health, and Safety areas. Our team stands ready to deliver the next generation of programs, personnel, and solutions to help advance our federal government customers’ driving innovation, agility, and security across all mission areas.
Some of our benefits include:
- Generous PTO plus 11 Federal Holidays
- Retirement Planning – 401k Fully Vested with Match
- Annual Health and Wellness Allowance – buy an Apple Watch, a treadmill, or hit the gym on us
- Career Development – Annual Funds to spend on Education and Training
- Volunteer Time Off – Annually, all employees can spend 8 hours directly supporting a charity of choice
- Charitable Match – ABSC matches an employee’s donation to a qualifying charity
- Referral Program – We pay for internal and external referrals!
- LOV Awards – Earn bonus awards throughout the year from our Living Our Values awards program
Apply to join our team today! We are always looking to grow our team - if you know someone who is seeking a new career opportunity, please share this job opening with them. ABSC offers generous external referral bonuses. You don’t need to be an employee to benefit from our Referral Program.
*ABSC is a proud V3, Virginia Values Vets, member which recognizes our commitment to hiring Veterans. If you are a veteran, please be sure to include that in your application.*
Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree with 6–10 years of relevant experience, or master's degree with 4–8 years of relevant experience
- Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance
- Ability to obtain and maintain a CI polygraph
- Proficiency in Python and backend frameworks such as FastAPI or Flask
- Experience with containerization, especially Docker
- Experience with extraction, transformation, and load (ETL)
- Hands-on Linux development experience, including Bash or similar scripting
- Understanding of RESTful APIs and microservice architecture
- Hands-on Kubernetes experience deploying, monitoring, and debugging services
- Understanding of design patterns, security practices, and logging and monitoring principles
- Familiarity with Git and collaborative pull request and code review workflows
- Experience with DevOps and CI/CD tools and practices, especially GitLab or Jenkins
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Experience with Agile practices
- Ability to collaborate effectively and work independently
- Experience designing and implementing software development kits
- Familiarity with DGX (Deep GPU Xceleration)
- Active Security+ certification and ability to obtain government Privileged User Account certification
- Elasticsearch or related technology stack certifications
- Experience with production or enterprise systems at scale
- Knowledge of distributed systems concepts such as idempotency and eventual consistency
- Familiarity with schema registries and Kafka streaming patterns
- Experience using COTS, GOTS, and open-source tools in unconventional solutions
- Experience with Amazon Web Services or C2S
- Familiarity with applications built around large language models or agentic AI
What We Do
ABSC is a technology and services company that combines the agility of a small business with proven processes refined over more than two decades in business supporting public sector clients in the Intelligence, Defense, Health, and Safety areas. Our big data, behavioral intelligence, and predictive analytics products and services span a wide range of critical mission areas. Our intelligence and predictive analytics foundations have expanded us into various mission areas, launching commercial products, and we continue to invest and prototype AI/ML, and data science solutions. The ABSC ideal solution is comprised of a customized behavioral analytics technology designed to provide strategic and operational decision makers, analysts, and operators with the ability to gain a clearer understanding of the global operational environment. We help customers prepare, plan, and engage in full spectrum operations with confidence. Our commitment to advancing artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions through continual investment, development, and iteration is part of our corporate DNA. Our commitment coupled with our company Values, propels us to put data to work for our clients, allowing them to focus, prepare, and engage in complex global missions with confidence. Interested to learn more about our solutions as we democratize data analytics, set a higher bar for predictive analytics, and grow our team of skilled professionals? Learn more about us on our website or contact us at [email protected] . If you're looking to chat about our career opportunities send us a message at [email protected] - a new and exciting opportunity to grow with us as we expand into larger markets is waiting for you!
