Software Engineer, DevOps, Python

• Develop robust, scalable backend software using Python, leveraging asynchronous and concurrent programming methods.
• Manage message queuing and event streaming workflows across distributed environments using Apache Kafka.
• Construct extensible software frameworks to easily ingest and integrate diverse data formats and sources.
• Deploy and manage system observability tools using Grafana and the ELK Stack for performance tracking and log analytics.
• Integrate access control policies and audit capabilities to ensure secure data handling and platform integrity.

• Active TS/SCI security clearance with a Full Scope Polygraph.
• Proven experience in Python software development, including asynchronous programming techniques.
• Demonstrated expertise using Apache Kafka for event-driven and distributed messaging systems.
• Solid understanding of distributed platform design, JSON data structures, and fault‑tolerant architecture principles.
• Hands‑on experience creating dashboards and log visualization tools with Grafana and the ELK Stack.

• Experience configuring granular user access controls within distributed software architectures.
• Background in developing automated monitoring, digital record‑keeping, and security auditing solutions.
• Proven track record of scaling data pipelines to accommodate new domains and processing requirements.

• Active TS/SCI security clearance with a Full Scope Polygraph.
• Proven experience in Python software development, including asynchronous programming techniques.
• Demonstrated expertise using Apache Kafka for event-driven and distributed messaging systems.
• Solid understanding of distributed platform design, JSON data structures, and fault‑tolerant architecture principles.
• Hands‑on experience creating dashboards and log visualization tools with Grafana and the ELK Stack.

• Experience configuring granular user access controls within distributed software architectures.
• Background in developing automated monitoring, digital record‑keeping, and security auditing solutions.
• Proven track record of scaling data pipelines to accommodate new domains and processing requirements.

• Level: TS/SCI

Contract On-site

• Health and Financial Foundation — Medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, disability coverage, and flexible spending accounts are described in the benefits page.
• Time Away and Flexibility Where Mission Permits — PTO, holidays, sick time, military leave, and flexible arrangements are supported where program and security requirements allow.
• Professional Development — The site references certification support, training, conferences, mentorship, internal mobility, and individual development planning.

Footbridge Federal delivers engineering, cyber, mission IT, analytics, and cleared program support for defense, intelligence, federal civilian, homeland security, and research missions.

Mission Context Matters

Candidates should expect work tied to defense, intelligence, federal civilian, homeland, and research missions rather than generic commercial delivery.

Small-Team Accountability

The culture copy emphasizes ownership, communication, and practical execution across teams that work close to customers and program outcomes.

Growth With Technical Credibility

Career content supports hands‑on technical growth, certifications, internal mobility, and program leadership without forcing one career track.

• Health and Financial Foundation:
  Medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, disability coverage, and flexible spending accounts are described in the benefits page.
• Time Away and Flexibility Where Mission Permits: PTO, holidays, sick time, military leave, and flexible arrangements are supported where program and security requirements allow.
• Professional Development:
  The site references certification support, training, conferences, mentorship, internal mobility, and individual development planning.