Systems Engineer
Acuity, Inc.2 years ago
USA (city not specified)Senior
Base Salary
$160k - $210k/yr
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable, secure, highly available back-end systems using Python and Neo4j.
- Develop and maintain Neo4j databases for data integrity, performance, and scalability.
- Collaborate with developers and stakeholders to identify project requirements and deliver software solutions.
- Develop and execute comprehensive testing strategies for software quality and reliability.
- Write efficient, scalable Python code and participate in code reviews.
- Manage and optimize Kubernetes clusters on AWS for availability, scalability, performance, cost, and reliability.
- Implement security best practices and protect sensitive data in high-security environments.
- Troubleshoot and debug complex issues with development teams and stakeholders.
- Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and support to junior developers.
Requirements
- Experience developing back-end systems with Python and Neo4j.
- Knowledge of graph algorithms and data structures.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines such as Jenkins and GitLab CI/CD.
- Experience with additional programming languages such as Java or C++.
- Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK Stack.
- TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.
- AWS Certified Developer—Associate or Professional is preferred.
- Kubernetes Certified Administrator (CKA) or Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) is preferred.
Benefits
- Strong work-life balance and a people-first culture.
- Health, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Up to $3,000 annually for training and certifications.
- Up to $3,000 for degree-seeking programs.
- The position is advertised with a base salary range of $160,000 to $210,000 per year.
About Acuity, Inc.
Acuity, Inc. is a federal IT consulting firm that designs and implements technology solutions for U.S. government agencies, with practices in IT modernization, cloud, data engineering and analytics, cybersecurity, and hyperautomation. It delivers program management and systems integration services, including AI/ML and secure cloud deployments compliant with NIST and FedRAMP. The company focuses on the U.S. public sector and operates in highly regulated environments supporting defense, intelligence, and civilian missions.