Software Engineer Level 3

Markon

9h•$210,000 - $225,000

About The Position

Markon is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to support a mission-critical program in a secure environment for the Fort Meade Customer. This role focuses on the design, development, deployment, and sustainment of modern, containerized software systems. The Software Engineer will apply deep technical expertise in Linux, microservices, container orchestration, and monitoring to deliver reliable, scalable solutions while collaborating within Agile, multidisciplinary teams. At Markon, we don't just offer jobs – we offer opportunities for personal and professional transformation. Empowering our employees to lead, innovate, and excel, we foster an environment where new ideas are not just welcomed but celebrated. As a perennial Washington Post Top Workplace, we prioritize the well-being and success of our team members, ensuring they can bring their best selves to work. Headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, Markon has garnered national recognition for our unwavering dedication to excellence in serving the intelligence community, as well as federal civilian and defense agencies. Our growing reach extends across 17 states, 116 countries, and 5 continents, where our team of dynamic professionals collaborates to deliver unparalleled program and project management services. Markon values people and the tremendous impact each individual can make – which is why we’re consistently recognized as one of the best places to work in federal government consulting. Here, you can help solve the nation’s most important challenges, surrounded by colleagues who help you grow, advance, and succeed. We are deeply dedicated to what matters – bringing out the best in each other to advance our clients’ missions.Join us and make a meaningful impact. Markon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph with this Customer.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline plus 20 years of relevant experience.
Strong experience using the Linux command-line interface.
Proven experience developing microservices using Java and Spring.
Hands-on experience with container technologies, including Docker and containerd.
Experience deploying and operating applications in Kubernetes environments.
Experience using monitoring and observability tools such as Grafana and Prometheus.
Proficiency using Git for version control.
Strong problem-solving, debugging, and communication skills.
Ability to work effectively in an Agile, multidisciplinary team environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools such as GitLab CI and ArgoCD.
Experience with OpenSearch or Elasticsearch for data indexing and retrieval.
Experience with NiFi for dataflow management and ingestion.
Experience with the Amazon HCI platform.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain microservices-based applications using Java and Spring.
Develop and support containerized solutions using Docker and containerd.
Deploy, manage, and troubleshoot applications within Kubernetes environments.
Utilize Linux command-line tools to support development, debugging, and system operations.
Implement and maintain system monitoring and observability using tools such as Grafana and Prometheus.
Use Git for source control, collaboration, and version management.
Support Agile development practices, participating in planning, development, testing, and deployment cycles.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure system reliability, performance, and scalability.
Develop and maintain technical documentation and operational procedures.