Software Engineer

About The RoleSecond Front Systems’ (2F) Product team is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Software Engineer to join our growing technical team. We are a small team working to accelerate the deployment of emerging technology into national security use-cases. We are seeking technical professionals who want to operate on the front lines of an exciting and disruptive mission.As a Software Engineer for Second Front Systems, we’ll expect you to develop and deliver high quality software. You’ll be empowered to collaborate with others to implement software that delivers unique capabilities for our commercial and government customers, including the Department of Defense, who are looking to accelerate the transition and adoption of innovative technologies for national defense. We pride ourselves on working together as a team and delivering results. You’ll be expected to work cross functionally on a given set of features in a fast-paced agile environment and deliver exceptional software solutions that empower the people who use our products.We are a fast-growing entrepreneurial team working at the convergence of technology and national security. If this type of effort interests you, come join us!Note: This position requires U.S. citizenship due to government contract requirements.What You’ll DoWork with a distributed team on both the front and back end of our cloud-based platformAgile development: writing, reviewing, maintaining, testing, and deploying codeDevelop integrations with other applications and systems within our cloud ecosystemParticipate in code reviews, mentor others, and evangelize best coding practicesDesign and implement architecture based on product and feature requirementsCollaborate with cross-functional teams (including product managers, UX designers, and other engineers) to define, design, and deliver new features and enhancementsEngage in the continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipeline development, maintenance, and optimizationSkills You’ll Bring To Our TeamThree years of Software Engineering experience with problem solving and troubleshooting skillsExperience with the full product development lifecycleProven ability to break down complex problems and discover, diagnose, and fix any bugs or issuesUnderstanding of systems development concepts (i.e. REST APIs, Authentication, Event driven architectures)Strong understanding of microservicesAbility to work independently and collaborate with the team members in a remote environmentPreferred QualificationsActive security clearance or ability to obtain a Secret-level security clearancePrevious experience working in national securityExperience working and developing with the technologies we useExperience working in a startup environmentPassionate about the software engineering craftAbility to adopt, create and iterate on changing proceduresKnowledge of DevSecOps tools and practicesTechnologies we UsePrevalent languages we use are: Golang, TypescriptObject Storage (Google Cloud Storage/AWS S3), Relational Storage (Postgres, MySQL, RDS, Cloud SQL)AWS/GCP/AzureKubernetesCNCF tooling (Flux, ArgoCD, Tekton, etc)Pulumi/TerraformGit/Gitlab/GiteaSuccess at 2F Looks Like:Viewing obstacles as opportunities for growthHaving a bias toward action and tangible, measurable resultsStriving to be both compassionate and direct with your feedbackBeing team-oriented and inclusive with your actionsWho We AreAt Second Front Systems (2F), we equip defense and national security professionals for long-term, continuous competition for access to emerging technologies. Founded by three former U.S. Marines with firsthand experience of the dangers outdated technology poses in combat, our team is dedicated to fast-tracking government access to disruptive, commercially-proven technology for U.S. national security missions.Our Game Warden product, a fully managed and compliant DevSecOps platform, accelerates the process for accrediting software as a service (SaaS) applications for government use.Learn how 2F can help you make an impact on national security missions at www.secondfront.comPerks & BenefitsThis role is full-time. As a public benefit corporation, we’re a team of purpose-driven trailblazers transforming the future of U.S. national security. We hire the best to do their best and, as such, we are committed to providing the perks and benefits you need to be successful—both in- and outside the workplace.We offer you:Competitive Salary100% Healthcare, vision and dental coverage401(k) + 3% company contributionWellness perks (Fitness classes, mental health resources)Equity incentive planTech + office supplies stipendAnnual professional development stipendFlexible paid time off + federal holidays offParental leaveWork from anywhereReferral BonusVisit our careers page to learn more.ONE LAST THING…We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.Are you ready to join our team?To apply, click the “Apply for This Job” button at the top or bottom of this page and complete the application form.This position will remain open until filled, and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.STATE NOTICESColorado:In accordance with Colorado law, applicants may redact their date of birth, dates of attendance, and dates of graduation from any uploaded documents.Maryland:UNDER MARYLAND LAW, AN EMPLOYER MAY NOT REQUIRE OR DEMAND, AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT, PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYMENT, OR CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT, THAT AN INDIVIDUAL SUBMIT TO OR TAKE A POLYGRAPH EXAMINATION OR SIMILAR TEST. AN EMPLOYER WHO VIOLATES THIS LAW IS GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR AND SUBJECT TO A FINE NOT EXCEEDING $100.Compensation Range: $130K - $175K