Software Engineer: Python and Linux

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Hanover, MD, USA
In-Office
180K-420K Annually
Entry level
Information Technology • Security • Software
The Role
Develops Python or PowerShell automation, supports CI/CD deployments, administers Linux systems, manages Kubernetes environments, and maintains Ansible workflows. The role automates infrastructure provisioning and lifecycle management, troubleshoots issues across software, operating systems, containers, networking, and hardware, and improves reliability, scalability, performance, and security while collaborating with engineering and operations teams.
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Belay Technologies has been nominated as one of Baltimore Business Journal's (BBJ) Best Places to Work 2026!


Belay Technologies is seeking a versatile Software Developer to design, develop, automate, and maintain scalable infrastructure and software solutions. This position is ideal for an engineer who enjoys working across the software and infrastructure stack and has hands-on experience with Python and/or PowerShell, Linux, Dell hardware, and automation. Experience with Kubernetes, containerized workloads, and/or Ansible is a bonus.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop scripts and tools to automate tasks and improve system efficiency
  • Support CI/CD pipelines and automated software/infrastructure deployments.
  • Administer, troubleshoot, and automate Linux-based systems and environments.
  • Deploy, configure, manage, and troubleshoot Kubernetes environments.
  • Develop and maintain Ansible playbooks, roles, and automation workflows.
  • Automate provisioning, configuration, deployment, monitoring, and lifecycle management of infrastructure.
  • Troubleshoot complex issues across applications, operating systems, containers, networking, and hardware.
  • Collaborate with software, infrastructure, systems, and operations teams to implement reliable solutions.
  • Document technical solutions, procedures, configurations, and operational processes.
  • Identify opportunities to improve system reliability, scalability, performance, and security.

Qualifications:

  • TS/SCI with polygraph
  • Strong programming/scripting experience with Python and/or PowerShell.
  • Hands-on experience administering Linux systems.
  • Experience with Kubernetes, containerized workloads, and experience with ansible is a bonus.
  • Strong understanding of automation, configuration management, and infrastructure-as-code concepts.
  • Experience troubleshooting systems across software, operating system, and infrastructure layers.
  • Experience working with physical servers or data-center infrastructure, preferably Dell hardware.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Prior CNO experience, desired
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional engineering teams.

Perks and Benefits:

  • 8 weeks paid leave - 4 weeks of personal leave, 3 Yay! days, take off on your birthday,11 paid holidays and optional leave up to 6 days through Belay's volunteer program
  • 10% matching in 401(k) contributions vested on day one
  • $5,000 annual training/tuition
  • Student Loan Repayment Program
  • 100% company funded HSA
  • Rich medical coverage (100% coinsurance)
  • Dental coverage including orthodontia
  • Up to $420,000 in life insurance, premiums 100% company funded
  • Amazon Prime, gym reimbursement, monthly lunches, games and prizes
  • Pet adoption program, generous referral bonus program, fun events, and more!


At Belay, we are committed to creating an environment where you can thrive both professionally and personally.  We believe in transparency and fairness in compensation. Several factors influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, education, specific skills and competencies and certifications. Belay offers a competitive total compensation package that includes benefits and perks, a flexible work-life balance, and career development.
Salary Range: $180,000.00 to $240,000.00
 

Belay Technologies is a certified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business located in Columbia, Maryland (Baltimore/Washington area). Belay Technologies specializes in systems automation and full stack development. Belay Technologies provides leading technology and engineering solutions to the DoD, as well as state-of-the-art commercial products. We hire software engineers, web designers, test engineers, systems engineers, systems administrators, database engineers and other tech services. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law

Skills Required

  • TS/SCI with polygraph
  • Strong programming or scripting experience with Python and/or PowerShell
  • Hands-on experience administering Linux systems
  • Experience with Kubernetes and containerized workloads
  • Experience with Ansible
  • Strong understanding of automation, configuration management, and infrastructure-as-code concepts
  • Experience troubleshooting systems across software, operating system, and infrastructure layers
  • Experience working with physical servers or data-center infrastructure, preferably Dell hardware
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Prior CNO experience
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional engineering teams
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The Company
HQ: Columbia, MD
25 Employees

What We Do

Belay Technologies, Inc. is a certified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) located in the Baltimore-Washington area providing technology and engineering services to the Department of Defense (DoD) and expanding into the commercial market. Belay Technologies specializes in technical IT services including; software development, virtualization, systems administration, networking, and testing. Belay continues to expand, and we are always seeking top talent. Belay is more than just a company.....It's a culture. With our work hard, play hard edge and a family-like feel, our employees feel at home with Belay. We are a laid back, fun, innovative team that gets together monthly for lunches, enjoys company parties, bbq's and fun adventures together, and joins in volunteer and charity events as a socially aware company.

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