Hiring: Software Engineer Company: Haystack Location: Maryland, United States Job Posted Time: 2026-09-15 10:45:39 Employment Type: Remote Target Skills & Keywords : CI/CD, Docker, Elasticsearch, FastAPI, Flask, Kafka, Kubernetes, Linux, Microservices, Python, REST, RESTful About the job Experience: •Bachelor’s Degree with 6-10 years of prior relevant experience, or a Master’s with 4-8 years of prior relevant experience •6-10 years of prior relevant experience, or a Master’s with 4-8 years of prior relevant experience •10 years of prior relevant experience, or a Master’s with 4-8 years of prior relevant experience Required Skills: •Design, develop, test, and maintain Python microservices •Implement message consumers and producers with Apache Kafka •Integrate with Elasticsearch for real-time and batch data indexing and querying •Build CI/CD pipelines for services and deploy them in Kubernetes clusters •Participate in design discussions, code reviews, and architecture planning •Monitor and troubleshoot production issues with observability tools •Proficiency in Python and related backend frameworks (e.g., FastAPI, Flask) •Hands-on development experience in a Linux environment, including scripting Qualifications: •Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a Polygraph Compensation: •$107,900 - $195,050 / year •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!