Software Engineer with Security Clearance

Job Title: Software Engineer
Client: FBI
Location: Lorton, VA (3 days onsite/2 days remote) Employment Type: Full-time
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Job Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain scalable applications and services. The ideal candidate has strong experience in backend development, modern web technologies, cloud-native tools, and mobile testing frameworks, along with a solid foundation in software engineering best practices.
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• Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable, and high-performance applications. • Build and manage RESTful APIs and backend services using Python and Java. • Develop asynchronous and distributed systems using task queues and messaging frameworks. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features. • Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices. • Perform debugging, troubleshooting, and performance optimization. • Participate in architectural discussions and contribute to system design. • Ensure high code quality through unit testing and end-to-end testing. • Maintain technical documentation for systems and processes. • Work in Agile environments and actively contribute to sprint planning and reviews. ________________________________________
Required Technical Skills Programming Languages
• Strong proficiency in Python • Solid understanding of JavaScript and frontend frameworks (Vue.js/Node.JS/Angular.JS) Backend & Frameworks
• Experience with FastAPI • Hands-on experience with Celery for asynchronous task processing • Understanding of SQLAlchemy (ORMs and data modeling) DevOps & Containerization
• Hands-on experience with Docker and containerized applications • Familiarity with Kubernetes for orchestration and deployment Version Control & Tools
• Proficiency in Git • Experience with Atlassian tools: o Jira o Confluence o Bamboo o Bitbucket ________________________________________
Core Software Engineering Skills
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies • Experience in Unit Testing and End-to-End Testing • Strong debugging and problem-solving skills • Ability to create clear and concise technical documentation ________________________________________ ________________________________________
Preferred Qualifications
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines • Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) is a plus Clearance:
• Top Secret, willing to get CI/Poly