Software Engineer (Software Developer) with Security Clearance

We are seeking a Backend Software Engineer to design, build, and maintain scalable backend services, application frameworks, and distributed systems supporting mission-critical applications. The ideal candidate will have experience developing modern backend software, integrating services through APIs and frameworks, and supporting containerized cloud-native environments. Candidates may be considered for Engineer II, III, or IV levels based on experience, technical depth, and demonstrated leadership capabilities. Responsibilities • Design, develop, test, and maintain backend software applications and services. • Develop scalable APIs, framework components, and service integrations. • Build and support containerized applications using modern DevOps practices. • Collaborate with frontend engineers, systems engineers, architects, and stakeholders throughout the software development lifecycle. • Participate in software architecture, design reviews, and technical planning activities. • Implement and maintain automated testing strategies and CI/CD pipelines. • Troubleshoot and resolve application, integration, and performance issues. • Contribute to system integration efforts across distributed applications and services. • Support Agile development processes including sprint planning, backlog refinement, and peer reviews. • Deliver solutions throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), from requirements through deployment and sustainment. Required Qualifications • Experience developing software using one or more of the following languages: o Rust o C o Java • Experience developing backend applications, services, or frameworks. • Experience working with Docker and containerized application environments. • Experience with gRPC or service-oriented application development. • Experience participating in multiple phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). • Experience designing, developing, testing, and deploying software solutions. Preferred Qualifications • Experience with Kubernetes and Helm for container orchestration and deployment. • Experience developing RESTful APIs and services. • Experience with GitLab CI/CD pipelines. • Experience working across the full SDLC. • Experience in Agile development environments. • Experience with system-to-system or distributed application integration. • Experience in a Full Stack engineering role. • Experience building automated testing frameworks. • Experience using: o Selenium o Cypress o Playwright o Python • Experience integrating automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines.