About the role
- We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to support the design, development, and sustainment of a comprehensive Metrics and Monitoring solution for High-Performance Computing (HPC) systems. The ideal candidate will help build and maintain scalable monitoring capabilities that improve the reliability, performance, and operational visibility of complex HPC environments. This role requires strong experience with Splunk, automation, data analysis, and software development. The successful candidate will collaborate with engineering teams to develop monitoring solutions, optimize system performance, and support mission-critical infrastructure.
What you'll do
- Design, develop, and maintain distributed metrics and monitoring solutions for HPC systems.
- Develop software solutions using Python and automation scripting.
- Build and optimize Splunk dashboards, reports, alerts, and data models.
- Perform Splunk data onboarding, field extractions, performance tuning, and troubleshooting.
- Develop and maintain monitoring workflows, including alerting, incident management, and event correlation.
- Automate operational processes using scripting languages such as Shell and Perl.
- Integrate and manage log data from tools such as Syslog-ng and rsyslog.
- Support message-driven architectures using technologies such as Kafka.
- Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using automation tools such as Ansible.
- Support CI/CD pipelines and software delivery practices.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to improve system reliability, scalability, and performance.
Qualifications
- U.S. Citizenship with an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
- One of the following education/experience combinations:
- Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline plus 10+ years of Software Engineering experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline plus 12+ years of Software Engineering experience.
- 14+ years of Software Engineering experience supporting programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
- Experience working with Linux command-line tools and environments.
- Experience developing automation scripts using Shell or Perl.
- Recent software development experience using Python.
- Strong experience with Splunk, including:
- SPL development
- Dashboard creation
- Report development
- Data onboarding
- Field extractions
- Data models
- Performance tuning
- Alerting and event correlation
- Experience interfacing with log management tools such as Syslog-ng and rsyslog.
- Familiarity with message brokers such as Kafka.
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) concepts and automation tools such as Ansible.
- Experience with CI/CD methodologies and tools, including GitLab CI.
- Experience using Git source control.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with the Atlassian Tool Suite, including Jira and Confluence.
- Experience supporting HPC environments, distributed systems, and enterprise-scale monitoring solutions.
- Experience developing operational dashboards and analytics for large-scale computing environments.
- Familiarity with Agile software development practices and DevOps methodologies. the experience and attributes of the ideal candidate
Why join Culper Technology?
At Culper Technology, We take pride in serving the mission with exceptional quality, value, and service. Our team members are at the core of everything we do, and we treat them like family, providing support for both their professional and personal goals. With an employee-first mindset, we believe that when our people succeed, so do our customers and partners. We promote open communication, encourage professional development, and foster idea-sharing across teams to create a collaborative and innovative environment.
We are seeking talented team members who share our passion for excellence, integrity, and pride while being a part of an incredible team.
Benefits:
Culper Technology, understands that our success starts with our employees. That's why we provide an exceptional benefits package and above-market compensation. We're dedicated to recognizing hard work, promoting well-being, and ensuring our team members feel valued and supported both professionally and personally. Some of our top-tier benefits include:
100% Paid Healthcare
100% Paid Vision and Dental
Generous 10% 401k gift
4 weeks PTO with 11 paid holidays
Professional Development stipend
Technical Device Allotment
Wellness Program
Recognition Program
Exclusive Events and Culture Initiatives
EEO Statement:
Culper Technology is dedicated to fostering a work environment that values diversity and is free from discrimination. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing equal employment opportunity. This policy applies to all employees, including managers, supervisors, and all levels of staff within the organization. All employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, and termination, are made without discrimination based on protected characteristics.
The pay range for this role is:
240000.00 - 250000.00 USD per year (Annapolis Junction, MD)
