Software Engineer, Backend Developer

Overview

Position Title:

Software Engineer (All levels welcome to apply)

Location:

Aberdeen, MD; 60-100% onsite

Reports To:

Program Manager / Team Lead

Job Type: Full-time

Clearance Requirement:
**** Ability to obtain and hold a Security Clearance is necessary for this role. An active TS or TS/SCI clearance is highly preferred.

Summary:

We're seeking a driven, go-getter of a Software Engineer to join our defense integration team. This isn't just about writing code—it's about slinging it with purpose, passion, and precision to support critical DoD operations. You'll be a key player, working seamlessly with our team to design, build, and maintain robust service solutions optimized for a distributed environment. Your focus will be on the core logic and critical back-end systems that enable command, control, and data flow across disparate environments.

If you're ready to tackle complex challenges and make a real mission impact, this is the role for you. The right person for this role will be able to provide a link to a code repository or portfolio showing personal projects. If you do not have a Git Hub or similar repo where you tinker with projects at home, this position is not the right fit!

• Design and develop scalable and secure service-oriented software applications from end-to-end, focusing exclusively on core logic and back-end performance.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code in Go
  , implementing robust APIs
  , complex business logic, and efficient database interactions.
• Integrate software systems with defense-specific hardware and protocols, ensuring seamless, low-latency data flow and secure communication within distributed environments.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including systems engineers, product managers, and other developers, to rigorously define requirements and deliver high-quality products.
• Troubleshoot and debug complex issues across the entire service stack and integrated systems, providing timely and effective resolutions.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and best practices in distributed systems and Go development, continuously improving our core service architecture and development processes.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality, maintainability, and strict adherence to established security and performance standards.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

• We are open to all levels of experience for consideration.
• Associate:
  Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, or related field, and internship experience or 1-4 years of professional experience.
• Mid: 5+ years of demonstrated experience as a core back-end or service-oriented developer, with a robust portfolio showcasing complex integration projects or scalable service architecture.
• Senior: 10+ years of demonstrated experience as a core back-end or service-oriented developer, with a robust portfolio showcasing complex integration projects or scalable service architecture. Experience leading projects and/or teams.

• Proficiency or foundational understanding in the Go programming language including its concurrency model, standard library, and efficient ecosystem.
• Solid experience with Docker and containerization technologies for deploying and scaling distributed services.

• Ability to travel as required.
• Standard office environment with occasional requirements to visit client sites, labs, or field environments.

• Impactful Work: Contribute to critical national security initiatives and make a real…