Software Engineer – Mid/Senior

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Design, develop, test, integrate, and sustain cloud-native software applications and services.

• Create backend services, APIs, microservices, and additional application components for enterprise data and catalog functionalities.

• Architect and integrate databases, object storage, metadata, tagging, search, indexing, and data retrieval solutions.

• Develop and maintain software that supports event-driven and distributed architectures.

• Create automation for application deployment, integration, testing, configuration, and ongoing operational support.

• Develop containerized applications and facilitate deployment to Kubernetes-based cloud environments.

• Integrate software into CI/CD pipelines and Government-managed GitLab repositories.

• Maintain and enhance operational applications through troubleshooting, bug fixing, performance optimization, refactoring, and minor capability upgrades.

• Provide support for catalog management, object storage, enterprise search, source citation, metadata management, and related enterprise data services.

• Develop secure software adhering to cybersecurity, Zero Trust, and secure software development methodologies.

• Create automated unit, integration, and system tests.

• Collaborate with software engineers, DevSecOps engineers, architects, product owners, Scrum Masters, and Government technical stakeholders.

• Engage in Agile/Scrum activities including sprint planning, backlog refinement, reviews, retrospectives, and technical design discussions.

• Produce and maintain technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, API/interface documentation, software dependencies, deployment guides, and user or integration manuals.

• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance when necessary.

• Assess existing systems and propose enhancements to architecture, performance, maintainability, reliability, and scalability.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must be eligible to secure a U.S. Security Clearance.

• Must possess a DoD Common Access Card (CAC).

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline.

• At least 7 years of experience in software development.

• Significant experience in developing production software in a contemporary programming language.

• Experience in creating backend services, APIs, distributed applications, or full-stack applications.

• Familiarity with databases and persistent data storage solutions.

• Proficient in source control, automated testing, code reviews, and CI/CD practices.

• Experience in software development within an Agile/Scrum framework.

• Ability to independently resolve complex technical challenges and devise solutions based on customer needs.

• Strong skills in technical communication and documentation.

• Desired: Active U.S. Security Clearance.

• Desired: Knowledge of Kubernetes and container technologies like Docker.

• Desired: Experience with AWS, Azure, GCP, or Department of Defense cloud platforms.

• Desired: Familiarity with infrastructure, deployment, or configuration automation.

• Desired: Experience with GitLab and GitLab CI/CD.

• Desired: Understanding of microservices and distributed system architectures.

• Desired: Knowledge of event-driven architectures, messaging, or publish/subscribe patterns.

• Desired: Experience with RESTful APIs, OpenAPI/Swagger, and service integration.

• Desired: Understanding of relational and/or NoSQL databases.

• Desired: Familiarity with object storage technologies.

• Desired: Experience with enterprise search, indexing, or search platforms.

• Desired: Knowledge of metadata management, tagging, data catalogs, or data discovery platforms.

• Desired: Secure software development and DevSecOps practices.

• Desired: Automated unit, integration, regression, and system testing experience.

• Desired: Knowledge of application monitoring, logging, observability, and performance optimization.

• Desired: User interface development experience using modern web frameworks for full-stack roles.

• Desired: Experience developing software for DoD or Intelligence Community environments.

• Desired: Relevant Scrum or Agile certification.

• Desired: Kubernetes certifications such as CKA or CKAD.

• AI tools or any external assistance are prohibited during interviews.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive benefits package.

• Supportive and inclusive work environment.

• Opportunities available for career advancement.