ManTech is seeking a Backend Developer to join their team in Columbia, MD. This role supports developing and deploying backend services for secure, mission-driven applications, contributing to system reliability, performance, and authorization in a secure enterprise setting. The developer will work with the Enterprise Infrastructure Services (EIS) organization to enhance Enterprise Information Technology (EIT) capabilities for a global workforce.
Responsibilities include building and maintaining backend service components, maintaining system inventories and documentation, integrating service mesh technologies like Istio, utilizing Kafka for data streaming, using Flux, Kubectl, and Kustomize for GitOps-based Kubernetes deployments, leveraging Docker for containerization, and using Maven for build automation. Collaboration with teams using Jira and Confluence and conducting development and analysis in Linux environments using Python and IntelliJ IDEA are also required. Participation in Secure the Enterprise (STE) and Secure the Network (STN) activities and addressing POAMs related to IAVA findings are part of the role.
Minimum Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree with twelve (12) years of technical experience, or an Associate’s degree with fifteen (15) years, or a High School Diploma/GED with twenty (20) years.
Preferred Qualifications include experience managing service meshes and Kubernetes clusters, proficiency in Redis, Kafka, Docker, Maven, and GitOps workflows, familiarity with Kubectl, Kustomize, and Linux-based development, experience using Jira, Confluence, and IntelliJ IDEA, Python scripting skills, and familiarity with Gatekeeper, Xacta, SEAR, LatteArt, STE/STN activities, and POAM management.
Must have a current/active TS/SCI with Polygraph.
Physical Requirements: Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. Occasionally moves about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, including delivering presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
