Software Engineer Security Clearance

Overview

Base-2 Solutions is seeking a talented and adaptable Software Engineer to join our growing team. Our Software Engineers are vital to developing cutting‑edge solutions that support national defense and critical mission objectives. We are looking for individuals with strong programming skills, a solid understanding of software development life cycles, and the ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate creativity, technical excellence, and the ability to solve complex problems while maintaining high coding standards and adhering to security requirements.

• Designs, develops, tests, and maintains software applications and systems based on customer requirements.
• Participates in the full software development lifecycle (SDLC), including requirements gathering, design, coding, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
• Writes clean, efficient, and well-documented code in various programming languages.
• Conducts code reviews, unit testing, integration testing, and troubleshooting to ensure software quality.
• Collaborates with system engineers, Dev Ops teams, and stakeholders to integrate software solutions into larger systems and platforms.
• Identifies opportunities to improve existing software systems and recommends enhancements or optimizations.
• Ensures adherence to security best practices and compliance standards (NIST, DoD, IC, RMF).
• Develops and maintains technical documentation, including design specifications, user guides, and system diagrams.
• Supports deployment, version control, and configuration management processes.
• Stays up-to-date with emerging technologies, frameworks, and industry trends.

• Programming languages:
  Java, C++, C#, Python, JavaScript, Go, Ruby, Scala
• Software development frameworks:
  Spring, Angular, React, Node.js, Bootstrap, .NET
• IDE and tools:
  Eclipse, Intelli
  
  J IDEA, Visual Studio, VS Code, PyCharm, Net Beans
• Operating systems:
  Linux, Unix, Windows, macOS
• Databases:
  Oracle, MySQL, Postgre
  
  SQL, Mongo
  
  DB, Microsoft SQL Server
• Version control systems:
  Git, Git Hub, Git Lab, Bitbucket, SVN
• Build and automation tools:
  Maven, Gradle, Jenkins, Bamboo, Ant
• Containerization and orchestration:
  Docker, Kubernetes, Open Shift
• CI/CD pipeline tools and integration with Dev Ops practices
• Cloud platforms: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and familiarity with cloud‑native development
• Software development methodologies:
  Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Waterfall
• Collaboration and issue tracking: JIRA, Confluence, Service Now
• Familiarity with security requirements and compliance frameworks: NIST SP 800-53, DoD STIGs, RMF, ICD 503
• Scripting languages for automation:
  Bash, Power Shell, Python
• Certifications such as AWS Developer Associate, Microsoft Certified:
  Azure Developer, Security+, Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)

• Competitive fixed salary or hourly pay (based on experience, skills, location, and internal equity).
• Employee referral bonuses up to $10,000 per hired referral.
• Additional bonus opportunities for exceptional performance and contributions to business development and company growth (role‑dependent).
• Health: 100% company‑paid medical premiums for employees and eligible dependents. Choose from multiple plan options:
  Care First, Kaiser, and United Healthcare, including PPO, POS, HMO, and HSA‑compatible plans.
• 100% company‑paid dental premiums for employees and eligible dependents.
• 100% company‑paid vision premiums for employees and eligible dependents.
• Income Protection: 100% company‑paid premiums for short‑term disability, long‑term disability, accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D), and life insurance up to $200,000.
• Retirement: 401(k) with immediate vesting: 4% company match plus a 4% non‑elective company contribution (8% total). 401(k) pre‑tax and Roth options.
• Leave:
  Up to 20 days of flexible paid time off (PTO). 11 paid floating holidays.
• Work‑Life Balance:
  Flexible work schedules, including flex time and compressed work periods (contract and project‑dependent).