Software Engineer

Role Overview

• Participate and lead design and architecture of back-end systems
• Deploy and maintain a robust and high-quality platform, putting the user’s requirements first and always driving towards a working product on-time
• Limit and resource test the platform
• Facilitate delivery and deployment of the platform

Requirements

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance (only US Citizens are eligible for security clearances).
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline. In the absence of one of the aforementioned degrees, this requirement can be met with four years of hands-on experience in a Software Engineering or similar full-time position.
• A strong desire to respond to and meet user needs, exemplified by listening, documenting, disseminating, and prioritizing user needs over "nice to haves."
• Willingness to ask questions and stay engaged with team members when tasks are unclear or blockers are encountered.
• Ability to identify necessary tasks, communicate those to the broader team for feedback, and then largely execute independently.
• Trustworthy and able to adapt when project requirements change.
• Able and willing to contribute to the design process for new software features and capabilities.
• Knowledge, expertise, and proficiency with one or more common, general purpose programming languages (Go, Python, C, Rust, JavaScript, etc.). Being language agnostic is a plus (i.e. picking the right tool for the job, not just picking one tool for all jobs).
• Able to set up and maintain one's own development system (e.g., Ubuntu VM) in a cloud-based platform, including personalized IDE settings, access keys, system package updates, etc.
• Familiar and comfortable working with containers, including creating, deploying, and debugging custom images with common tools (Docker, Podman, etc.).
• Familiarity with cloud-based computing resources (e.g., AWS, Azure).
• Knowledge of security concepts, networks, and system internals to use on a daily basis.
• Ability to work with and troubleshoot real hardware of varying types (network switches, servers, routers, hubs, etc.).
• Proficient in Linux-based development environments (e.g., Debian
• or RedHat-based distributions).
• Proficient with version control software (e.g., Git) and repository hosting tools (e.g., GitLab).
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 15% of the year, including both travel that is local to the DC, Maryland, Virginia (DMV) area and travel to multiple sites in the United States.

Tech Stack

• AWS
• Azure
• Cloud
• Docker
• JavaScript
• Linux
• Python
• Rust
• TypeScript
• Go

Benefits

• We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.