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Mid-Level Software Engineer (Distributed Web Applications & with Security Clearance

Neural SolutionsColumbia, MD🇺🇸United StatesPosted 23 Jul 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid role offers significant career growth by allowing you to build and maintain large-scale distributed web applications with a focus on modern JavaScript/TypeScript and Python, while also leveraging DevOps automation in cloud-native environments. You'll thrive here if you have a strong background in professional software development, distributed systems, and cloud technologies, and are eager to contribute to impactful security operations projects, with a competitive salary of USD 148,000 - 177,000 yearly. Apply today to join a dynamic team and advance your skills in a role designed for continuous learning and development.

Quick Overview

Salary
$148k - $177k/yr
Work Type
Hybrid
Schedule
Employee
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description


We are seeking a seasoned Software Engineer for development and maintenance of large-scale, distributed web applications. In this role, you will focus on building robust, scalable systems using modern JavaScript/TypeScript frameworks and Python, while leveraging DevOps automation to manage cloud-native environments. Responsibilities: * Develop and maintain large-scale, distributed web applications using Node.js, TypeScript, and Python.
* Architect scalable microservices and backend systems that support high-performance data processing and communication.
* Utilize DevOps automation tools and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaaS) to deploy and manage services in commercial cloud environments.
* Create robust CI/CD pipelines to ensure the continuous delivery of secure and reliable software updates.
* Collaborate with security researchers to integrate engineering best practices into advanced security operations and vulnerability research projects.
* Collaborate with users and analysts to improve tooling and mission capabilities. Required Skills: * Experience with professional software development in JavaScript, TypeScript, and Python.
* Knowledge of building and maintaining enterprise-grade, distributed web applications and system architectures.
* Experience with DevOps automation, cloud service providers (e.g., AWS), and Infrastructure-as-Code methodologies.
* Knowledge of modern software engineering principles, including version control, testing frameworks, and agile workflows.
* Experience with high-side development environments and non-attributed network configurations. Nice to Have: * Experience or interest in advanced security operations, vulnerability research, and software reverse engineering.
* Knowledge of Android application architecture and experience or interest in mobile vulnerability research.
* Experience with low-level programming in C/C++ and utilizing debuggers such as gdb or similar tools. Experience Required: 8 years, B.S. in a technical discipline or 4 additional years in place of B.S. Location: Columbia, MD Clearance: TS/SCI with Polygraph required Salary Range: $148,000 - $177,000

Skills

Microservices
Node.js
AWS
Agile
C++
JavaScript
Python
TypeScript
Android

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