Software Engineer, Python

The primary role of the Software Engineer is to sustain, enhance, and optimize mission-critical applications supporting SIGINT analyst operations. This role focuses on backend and web UI development, API integration, and troubleshooting within secure environments. You’ll work independently to analyze requirements, develop new features, and maintain reliable software solutions that directly support national security missions.

• Analyze user requirements and enhance software capabilities
• Sustain, debug, and optimize mission-critical applications and web-based interfaces
• Develop and integrate APIs using Python modules
• Build and maintain applications using Django or similar full-stack frameworks
• Design and interact with SQL-based data models
• Use Git Lab for version control and collaboration
• Operate across Linux and Windows environments
• Document development activities and system changes within mission platforms

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Math, or Physics is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• 2 - 5 years of relevant experience
• Strong Python development skills with experience using Django
• Experience working with SQL or SQLite databases
• Hands-on experience developing APIs
• Familiarity with Git Lab and both Linux and Windows operating systems
• Ability to work independently and produce clear technical documentation
• An active TS/SCI with Polygraph

• SIGINT domain knowledge or experience supporting analyst operations
• Experience documenting systems or workflows using tools such as Gambit or Hub

$90,000 – $150,000

Notice The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several factors including, but not limited to, level of position, job responsibilities, geographic location, scope of relevant work experience, educational background, certifications, contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements, alignment with local internal equity, as well as alignment with market data.

This is a pipeline requisition posted in advance of approved headcount for future hiring needs.

Note:

Our team is always interested in speaking with exceptional candidates though please note this is a Pipeline posting with more of an eye toward our future needs rather than necessarily being an immediate hire. Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants will be asked to provide specific documentation to verify U.S. person status under the ITAR and the EAR. A “U.S. person” according to their definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee, or asylee.

See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

• medical
• dental vision
• 401K with company matching
• a 9/80 work schedule
• a paid holiday shutdown

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