Software Engineer (Distributed Web Applications & Cloud) with Security Clearance

Overview BigBear.ai is seeking a Software Engineer for development and maintenance of large-scale, distributed web applications. You will focus on building robust, scalable systems using modern JavaScript/TypeScript frameworks and Python, while leveraging DevOps automation to manage cloud-native environments. While the primary focus is high-level software architecture and development, our team operates in the offensive cyber space. Candidates who possess a background-or a strong personal interest-in reverse engineering and vulnerability research will find a unique opportunity to apply their engineering rigor to complex security challenges. What you will do * 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 (IaC) to deploy and manage services in commercial cloud environments * Create robust CI/CD pipelines to ensure continuous delivery of secure and reliable software updates * Collaborate with security researchers to integrate engineering best practices into offensive cyber and vulnerability research projects * Collaborate with users and analysts to improve tooling and mission capabilities What you need to have * 8+ years of relevant experience, or Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline + 4+ years of experience * Clearance: TS/SCI w /P oly * Professional software development experience 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 contr ol, testing frameworks, and agile workflows * Experience with high-side development environments and non-attributed network configurations What we'd like you to have * Experience or interest in offensive cyber 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 About BigBear.ai BigBear.ai is a leading provider of AI-powered decision intelligence solutions for national security, supply chain management, and digital identity. Customers and partners rely on Bigbear.ai's predictive analytics capabilities in highly complex, distributed, mission-based operating environments. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, BigBear.ai is a public company traded on the NYSE under the symbol BBAI. For more information, visit https://bigbear.ai/ and follow BigBear.ai on LinkedIn: @BigBear.ai and X: @BigBearai. BigBear.ai is an Equal opportunity employer all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.