Overview Own Your Future. Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Software Engineer. Why is MTSI known as a Great Place to Work? Interesting Work: Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security. Values: Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry. 100% Employee Ownership: we have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year. Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for: Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year Flexible schedules 6% 401k match with immediate vesting Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December) Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account Up to $10,000 in annual tuition reimbursement Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan Track Record of Success: We have grown every year since our founding in 1993 Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance. MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide. For more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com. Responsibilities As a Software Engineer, specializing in Kubernetes, the ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and maintaining our scalable and resilient software systems. The candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful deployment and management of applications utilizing Kubernetes as a container orchestration platform. The candidate's expertise in Kubernetes will be critical in enabling our organization to effectively manage and scale the customer's cloud-native infrastructure. Responsibilities: Collaborate with software development teams to architect, deploy, and maintain applications leveraging Kubernetes. Design and implement scalable Kubernetes clusters to support the development and production environments. Develop automation scripts and tools for provisioning, monitoring, and managing Kubernetes deployments. Optimize system performance and troubleshoot issues related to container orchestration, networking, and resource management. Work closely with DevOps engineers to ensure seamless integration of Kubernetes-based systems into the CI/CD pipeline. Stay updated with the latest trends and best practices in Kubernetes and contribute to enhancing our technology stack. Qualifications Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience). 5+ years of relevant experience Strong proficiency in Kubernetes, including hands-on experience with cluster setup, deployment, and management. In-depth understanding of containerization concepts and experience with Docker. Proficient with container orchestration tools like Kubernetes, Helm, or OpenShift. Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP. Solid programming skills in languages such as Python, Java, or Go. Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and related tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or CircleCI. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot