Software Engineer, Backend Developer, Full Stack Developer

Position Title

Software Engineer II

Fairfax, VA 22031

Hybrid

DZYNE Technologies is looking for a Software Engineer to take on the development and testing of ground control station (GCS) software. The ideal candidate is a junior‑to‑mid‑level professional with 3+ years of experience who will contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of high‑quality software systems, with a particular focus on ground control station software. The role involves building reliable, scalable applications that support mission‑critical operations, collaborating with cross‑functional teams, and participating throughout the full software development lifecycle.

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software applications and services
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to deliver high‑quality features
• Write clean, efficient, and well‑tested code in Python or Go, building new features and optimizing existing services (e.g., APIs, backend services)
• Manage source code and branching strategies using Git and Gitflow
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize application performance
• Contribute to system architecture and technical decision‑making
• Support CI/CD processes and deployment workflows

• 3+ years of professional software engineering experience
• Proficiency in Go and/or Python
• Proficiency with Git and Gitflow
• Solid understanding of software development best practices, design patterns, and code quality standards
• Experience building and maintaining production‑grade applications
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to work independently
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to work collaboratively
• Familiarity with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker)

• Exposure to message queuing systems (e.g., ZeroMQ, Rabbit
  
  MQ)
• Experience with APIs, microservices, or containerization technologies
• Experience with Java, C/C++, or other high level programming languages
• Experience with full‑stack development and modern web frameworks (Node.js)
• Experience with Protobuffers and message serialization libraries
• Exposure to Dev Ops practices and automated testing

• B.S. in Computer Science or Computer Engineering, or equivalent time and experience in the industry

None required

Up to 10%

The diversity of work conditions may range from an environment where there is little or no physical discomfort, such as a general office environment, to warehouse and other facilities.

• Involves movement between departments, floors, and worksites to facilitate work.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis without the need for current or future employment visa sponsorship.

$90,000 - $110,000
Salary depends on relevant work experience, education, training, essential skills, and/or other factors such as specialized or high‑demand professions. In addition to the annual salary, the position will be eligible for an annual bonus. The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of salary or annual bonus.

DZYNE offers a comprehensive healthcare benefits package. Base dental, vision, life, accident, disability, and other core benefits are fully covered by DZYNE. DZYNE provides paid time off and paid holidays. Additionally, DZYNE offers a 401(k) plan with an employer match and immediate vesting.

DZYNE Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, DZYNE Technologies complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which our company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

We are a strategic partner to the U.S. government and our technologies are field‑proven, scalable, and production‑ready.