Software Engineer; Distributed Web Applications & Cloud Security Clearance

Position: Software Engineer (Distributed Web Applications & Cloud) with Security Clearance
Overview Big Bear.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/Type Script frameworks and Python, while leveraging Dev Ops 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, Type Script, and Python
* Architect scalable microservices and backend systems that support high-performance data processing and communication
* Utilize Dev Ops 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 /Poly
* Professional software development experience in JavaScript, Type Script, and Python
* Knowledge of building and maintaining enterprise-grade, distributed web applications and system architectures
* Experience with Dev Ops automation, cloud service providers (e.g., AWS), and Infrastructure-as-Code methodologies
* Knowledge of modern software engineering principles, including version control, 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 Big Bear.ai Big Bear.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, Big Bear.ai

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