Software Engineer with Security Clearance

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career, and customer-oriented Software Engineer for a new initiative within the National Capital Region. This effort supports the rapid design, deployment, operation, and sustainment of enterprise-scale AI, data, and mission platform capabilities across a cloud, edge, and classified operational environment Responsibilities include but are not limited to: * Develop robust backend microservices and distributed systems for the platform.
* Design and implement secure and high-performance APIs to enable enterprise AI operations.
* Architect and deploy cloud-native, event-driven architectures.
* Contribute to Kubernetes-native application development and cloud-native engineering practices.
* Utilize and integrate technologies such as OpenTelemetry, OpenRouter, or LiteLLM for system delivery. Minimum Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
* 5 or more years of relevant experience in backend software development or distributed systems engineering.
* Proficiency in modern programming languages (e.g., Rust, Go, Python, or TypeScript).
* Demonstrated experience with cloud-native technologies and container orchestration (Kubernetes).
* Experience designing and implementing RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs. Preferred Qualifications: * Advanced knowledge of data and messaging technologies (e.g., NATS, Kafka, Redis, or ClickHouse).
* Experience with the Django web framework.
* Prior experience in Defense or Intelligence Community mission environments. Clearance Requirements: * For onsite work, a TS/SCI clearance with Poly will be required. Physical Requirements: * The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
* Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations.
* Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery.