Application Developer – NSA Mission Programs

Application Developer – NSA Mission ProgramsLocation: Fort Meade, MD (On-Site / Hybrid)Clearance Required: Active TS/SCI with Full Scope PolygraphMust Have Current or Previous NSA ClearanceCompensation: $140,000 – $230,000+ (Flexible Based on Experience)About the RoleWe’re looking for an Application Developer who enjoys building scalable, high-performance software systems supporting mission-critical NSA programs.This role is focused on designing, developing, and enhancing secure applications in highly classified environments. You’ll work alongside elite engineering teams building modern systems that directly support national security missions.If you enjoy solving complex technical problems, building reliable applications, and working on impactful systems at scale, this is the type of environment where you’ll thrive.What You’ll Do• Design, develop, test, and maintain mission-critical software applications• Build scalable backend systems and APIs• Develop secure, high-performance applications in classified environments• Collaborate with software engineers, DevOps teams, and system architects• Troubleshoot and resolve software defects and performance issues• Support system integration, testing, and deployment activities• Contribute to architecture discussions and technical design decisions• Work in Agile development environments supporting mission objectivesWhat You Bring• Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph• Current or previous NSA customer experience REQUIRED• Strong software development experience in Java, Python, C++, or similar languages• Experience building backend systems, APIs, or distributed applications• Experience with Linux environments• Familiarity with Git/version control systems• Understanding of software development best practices and secure coding principles• Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skillsNice to Have• Experience with Spring Boot, REST APIs, or microservices• Cloud experience (AWS, Azure, GovCloud)• Kubernetes or Docker experience• DevSecOps or CI/CD pipeline experience• Experience supporting large-scale distributed systems• Agile/Scrum environment experienceWhy This Role• High-impact work supporting national security missions• Modern software engineering environments• Long-term program stability• Strong compensation and career growth opportunities• Work alongside elite engineering teams on advanced mission systemsWhat Success Looks Like• Applications are scalable, reliable, and secure• System performance and stability improve over time• Software deployments become faster and more efficient• Engineering teams can rapidly build and deliver mission capabilities• Complex technical problems are solved with clean, maintainable solutionsApply directly or message me confidentially to learn more.#SoftwareEngineer #ApplicationDeveloper #JavaDeveloper #PythonDeveloper #FullStackDeveloper #BackendDeveloper #NSA #TS_SCI #FullScopePolygraph #FortMeade #CyberSecurity #SoftwareEngineering #CloudEngineering #Kubernetes #DevSecOps #IntelligenceCommunity #NationalSecurity #MarylandJobs #TechCareers #Hiring