As ABSC’s next TS/SCI-cleared Appian Software Integrator/Low Code Developer, you will play a critical role in the design, engineering, development, deployment, and use of software for the DOMEX Technology Platform (DTP) where we support our client’s mission to centralize and standardize Tasking, Collection, Processing, Exploitation and Dissemination (TCPED) of Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) across the Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC) enterprise. We integrate off-the-shelf and new development efforts to sustain and enhance Defense Intelligence Agency’s (DIA) National Media and Exploitation Center (NMEC) architecture by leveraging cloud-based computing, artificial intelligence (Al), machine learning (ML) and cross-domain transfer systems to provide cutting edge data exploitation, enrichment, triage, and analytics capabilities to Defense and Intelligence Community members. DTP advances the state of the art in mission-focused big data analytics tools and micro-service development spanning the breadth of Agile sprints to multi-year research and development cycles.

Have impact as part of a mission-focused, solutions-oriented, and adaptive team that values innovation, collaboration, and professional development. If you are ready to join ABSC in enabling DIA’s NMEC to provide critical and unique capabilities to the Intelligence Community, apply today!

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. Percentage of remote work will vary based on client requirements/deliverables.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Work with a team of system integration engineers to successfully deploy release candidates to production environment. Participate in test, staging and production deployment. Assist in the maintenance of services and procedures for a big data pipeline which includes Kafka, Elasticsearch, and several in house written python/java micro services running on Kubernetes Integrate Docker containers using Kubernetes, Rancher, Helm and other DevOpsSec integration tools Monitor automated system integration tests to identify failed modules and components Manage individual project priorities, deliverables, and deadlines Foster an environment of collaboration with the different team members in the goal of providing quality service and product to our customer

Experience and education required for this role:

Typically requires Bachelor’s Degree and 4-8 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 2-6 years of prior relevant experience Must possess an Active Top Secret/SCI clearance and ability to obtain and maintain Poly Experience with Appian Experience with Appian Self-Assembling Interface Layer (SAIL) Experience with containerization, especially with Docker Experience with DevOps practices and tools including Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) tools and practices, especially Gitlab or Jenkins Experience with Agile practices Development and/or scripting experience, especially Python and Bash Strong verbal and written communication skills Enthusiastic with the ability to work well on a team and a self-starter who can work on their own

Desired experience for this role:

Experience with systems at scale Kafka or other message passing systems Experience on a production/ enterprise system Cloud infrastructure experience Experience with any of the following technologies: Kubernetes monitoring, e.g., Prometheus/ Graphana GPU-based Kubernetes SALT for deployment automation Elasticsearch, Kibana, and Logstash, specifically admin experience Helm and Helmfile Cloudera usage, including Kafka topic creation/management, Zookeeper, Solr, and Flume Nexus

On-site Amenities:

Available parking Accessible from MD, VA, or DC Metro-accessible shuttle service Wide open campus Gym on site Restaurants within walking distance

Who we are:

Since 2001, Absolute Business Solutions Corp (ABSC) has delivered professional services and technology-enabled solutions to federal, defense, and intelligence customers through a mission-first ethos resulting in agile, innovative, and technology-advancing capabilities.

ABSC’s employees – including software developers, multi-disciplined intelligence analysts, technology protection engineers, program support personnel, and specialists in cloud, data science, AI/ML, and cyber – diligently support their customers, address their challenges, and stay ahead of technological or operational impacts to the mission.

ABSC 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:

4 weeks of PTO plus 11 Federal Holidays Retirement Planning – 401k Fully Vested with Matching Tuition Assistance Program – Have Student Loans? Let us help! Annual Health and Wellness Allowance Career Development –5,250 USD Annually Towards Education and Training Volunteer Time Off – Spend time directly supporting a charity of your choice Charitable Match – ABSC matches (set amount) an employee’s donation to a qualifying charity Paid Parental Leave –Employees receive 3 weeks of paid parental leave at 100% pay Referral Program – We pay for internal and external referrals! Performance Bonus

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. Thank you! *

Absolute Business Solutions Corp. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters; If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan or policy statement, please email HR@absc-us.com.

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