Software Engineer with Security Clearance

About the role Join our dynamic development team to build scalable, high-performance applications using modern technologies and best practices. We're seeking an experienced Software Developer to contribute to full-stack development projects, work with distributed systems, and help drive our technical innovation forward. You'll be working in a collaborative Agile environment where your expertise in React, Node.js, and enterprise-grade technologies will make a direct impact on our products and services. Responsibilities

• Design and develop responsive web applications using React, HTML5, CSS3, and modern JavaScript frameworks
• Build and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices using Node.js/Express.js and Java
• Develop and optimize database schemas, queries, and stored procedures in PostgreSQL
• Implement event-driven architectures using Apache Kafka for real-time data streaming
• Deploy and manage containerized applications using Kubernetes in cloud environments
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile/Scrum development methodology
• Participate in code reviews, technical design sessions, and sprint planning meetings
• Write comprehensive unit tests, integration tests, and maintain high code quality standards
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across the full application stack
• Implement CI/CD pipelines and DevOps best practices for automated testing and deployment
• Monitor application performance and implement optimizations for scalability
• Mentor junior developers and contribute to technical documentation and knowledge sharing Required qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field
• 3+ years of experience in full-stack software development
• Strong proficiency in React.js, including hooks, state management, and component lifecycle
• Solid experience with Node.js and Express.js for backend development
• Hands-on experience with PostgreSQL database design, optimization, and administration
• Working knowledge of Java for enterprise application development
• Experience with Apache Kafka for event streaming and message processing
• Practical experience with Kubernetes for container orchestration and deployment
• Proven experience working in Agile development environments (Scrum/Kanban)
• Strong understanding of RESTful API design principles and microservices architecture
• Experience with version control systems (Git) and collaborative development workflows Preferred qualifications
• Experience with RTI DDS (Data Distribution Service) for real-time distributed systems
• Knowledge of additional JavaScript frameworks (Vue.js, Angular) or TypeScript
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and cloud-native development
• Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack)
• Experience with automated testing frameworks (Jest, Cypress, JUnit)
• Knowledge of message queuing systems beyond Kafka (RabbitMQ, Redis)
• Understanding of security best practices and implementation in web applications
• Experience with NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Cassandra) and data modeling
• Familiarity with infrastructure as code tools (Terraform, Ansible)
• Experience with performance optimization and system scalability
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipeline implementation
• Agile certification (CSM, PSM) or demonstrated leadership in Agile practices