Software Engineer

RCT Systems seeks technical resources to support the timely, reliable, and secure delivery of open-source data and insights. The contractor will enhance an existing social media data platform within a team environment, focusing on software development and DevOps practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Sponsor’s product owner and program manager to deliver user stories for the product.
• Coordinate with multiple entities, including mission partners, to meet requirements.
• Apply DevOps principles to deliver software enhancements in a service-based architecture.
• Address application security vulnerabilities to maintain security accreditation.
• Maintain source code in a remote Git repository and support SQL-based databases.
• Support data engineering and analyze large datasets to uncover relationships.
• Troubleshoot and maintain systems in a multi-cloud environment.
  
  

Required Skills:

• Software engineering expertise in programming, tools, and networking, particularly in multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure).
• Experience with Python, SQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL), and PL/SQL scripting.
• Strong ability to design and maintain REST APIs, integrate services, and work with geo-locational data.
• Experience in a DevOps environment, including CI/CD pipeline maintenance (Jenkins), and using Git for source control.
• Experience with ElasticSearch, cloud deployment, and platform automation.
  
  

Desired Skills:

• Experience with big data processing and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, HBase).
• Experience with Apache NiFi and ETL processes.
• Familiarity with IT security vulnerability management and FISMA security controls.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams and communicate complex technical requirements.
  
  

This role involves close coordination with various technical teams and the application of modern software development practices in a multi-cloud environment.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph
  
  

RCT Systems Offers

• Competitive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life insurance)
• Immediate 401k vesting
• Generous PTO and flexible schedules
• $500.00 annual technology allowance
  
  

RCT Systems is committed and proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex (to include pregnancy and related conditions, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other federally protected class.