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Software Engineer 3 - 860

Onyx Point

  • Hanover, Maryland
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    Seeking a senior engineer who can design, implement, and improve distributed application orchestration logic, mentor peers, and contribute to the architectural direction of the system. Additional Insurance: Basic Life/AD&D, Voluntary Life/AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospitalization Indemnity, and Pet Insurance.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationHanover, Maryland
    IndustryComputer Software
    Company Size50 to 99 employees
    Year Founded2009
    Websitehttp://www.onyxpoint.com

    Description

    TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION YOU MUST CURRENTLY HAVE AN ACTIVE TS/SCI WITH POLYGRAPH SECURITY CLEARANCE WITH THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT. (U.S. CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED).

    Seeking a senior engineer who can design, implement, and improve distributed application orchestration logic, mentor peers, and contribute to the architectural direction of the system.

    Responsibilities:

    • Design scalable workflows for deploying and managing Kubernetes-native applications
    • Lead the development of reusable Helm charts, GitOps templates, and deployment strategies
    • Build system-aware controllers or agents that automate app lifecycle tasks
    • Contribute to platform-wide architecture decisions (e.g., deployment strategy, multi-cluster config, observability)
    • Mentor junior engineers and review code for reliability, clarity, and best practices
    • Collaborate with DevOps and platform teams to ensure secure and compliant deployments

    Core Skills:

    • Deep experience with Go or Python in cloud-native contexts
    • Strong Kubernetes experience: CRDs, Helm, GitOps, multi-tenant app deployments
    • Experience with event-driven or agent-based systems (e.g., Kafka, controller patterns)
    • Familiar with infrastructure automation (Terraform, cloud-init, Ansible)
    • Comfortable balancing automation and operator oversight in complex environments

     Leadership Traits:

    • Owns end-to-end delivery of system components
    • Helps shape internal standards and shared tooling
    • Guides team through design decisions and tradeoffs
    • Thinks in systems, not just services

    Compensation:
    We are committed to providing fair and competitive compensation. The salary range for our positions vary depending on accepted contractual position skill level. These salaries fall within the range of $78,000 to $275,000 per year. This range reflects the compensation offered across the locations where we hire. The exact salary will be determined based on the candidate's work location, specific role, skill set, and level of expertise.

    Benefits:
    We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

    • Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
    • Additional Insurance: Basic Life/AD&D, Voluntary Life/AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospitalization Indemnity, and Pet Insurance
    • Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan with company match
    • Paid Time Off: Generous PTO, paid holidays, parental leave, and more
    • Wellness: Access to wellness programs and mental health support
    • Professional Development: Opportunities for growth, including tuition reimbursement
    Additional Perks:
    • Flexible work arrangements, including remote work options
    • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
    • Employee referral programs
    • Bonus opportunities
    • Technology allowance
    • A diverse, inclusive, and supportive workplace culture

    About Company

    At Onyx Point, our engineers focus on Automation, DevOps, Security, System Administration, and Dataflow technologies.  We provide consulting and training to both government and commercial clients. We support Puppet, Red Hat, SIMP, NiFi, GitLab, and many other solutions that keep systems running securely and efficiently. We offer Open Source software support, engineering, and consulting services through GSA IT Schedule 70. As Open Source advocates, we encourage the use of FOSS products as part of an overarching IT efficiencies plan to reduce ongoing IT expenditures. Our support and contributions to Open Source are just one of our many guiding principles.  We also:

    • Put our customers first.
    • Prioritize security in all we do.
    • Pursue innovation with integrity.
    • Communicate openly and respectfully.
    • Embrace your talents and appreciate the talents of others.

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