Software Engineer (Software Developer) with Security Clearance

We are seeking a Backend Software Engineer to design, build, and maintain scalable backend services, application frameworks, and distributed systems supporting mission-critical applications. The ideal candidate will have experience developing modern backend software, integrating services through APIs and frameworks, and supporting containerized cloud-native environments.
Candidates may be considered for Engineer II, III, or IV levels based on experience, technical depth, and demonstrated leadership capabilities. Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain backend software applications and services.
• Develop scalable APIs, framework components, and service integrations.
• Build and support containerized applications using modern DevOps practices.
• Collaborate with frontend engineers, systems engineers, architects, and stakeholders throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Participate in software architecture, design reviews, and technical planning activities.
• Implement and maintain automated testing strategies and CI/CD pipelines.
• Troubleshoot and resolve application, integration, and performance issues.
• Contribute to system integration efforts across distributed applications and services.
• Support Agile development processes including sprint planning, backlog refinement, and peer reviews.
• Deliver solutions throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), from requirements through deployment and sustainment. Required Qualifications
• Experience developing software using one or more of the following languages: o Rust o C o Java
• Experience developing backend applications, services, or frameworks.
• Experience working with Docker and containerized application environments.
• Experience with gRPC or service-oriented application development.
• Experience participating in multiple phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Experience designing, developing, testing, and deploying software solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Kubernetes and Helm for container orchestration and deployment.
• Experience developing RESTful APIs and services.
• Experience with GitLab CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience working across the full SDLC.
• Experience in Agile development environments.
• Experience with system-to-system or distributed application integration.
• Experience in a Full Stack engineering role.
• Experience building automated testing frameworks.
• Experience using: o Selenium o Cypress o Playwright o Python
• Experience integrating automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines.