812057 Software Engineer $240,000.00

Position Level: Level 2 – Expert • Salary: Up to $240,000.00 per year • Core Hours: 9am to 4pm • Location: Chantilly, VA

This position requires a Top Secret (TS/SCI) Clearance with a Polygraph.

About the role

Seeking a talented Software Engineer to support a critical program in Chantilly, VA. In this role, you'll develop and enhance secure, scalable applications that directly support mission operations. Working within an Agile development environment, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, build, and deploy modern software solutions using Java, Python, relational databases, and RESTful APIs.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable software applications and services.
• Develop backend solutions using Python.
• Build and integrate RESTful APIs to support application functionality and system interoperability.
• Design, develop, and optimize solutions leveraging relational databases.
• Collaborate with engineers, architects, and stakeholders to define technical requirements and implement solutions.
• Troubleshoot software defects, performance issues, and system integrations.
• Participate in code reviews and promote software development best practices.
• Contribute throughout the full software development lifecycle, from requirements through deployment and sustainment.
• Support Agile development activities including sprint planning, development, testing, and retrospectives.
• Ensure solutions meet security, performance, and maintainability requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Experience developing applications using Java and Python.
• Experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs.
• Strong experience working with relational databases such as PostgreSQL, Oracle, SQL Server, or MySQL.
• Experience developing and maintaining software within Linux/Unix environments.
• Understanding of software development best practices, including version control, testing, and code reviews.
• Experience working in Agile development environments.
• Experience levels:
  • Developmental (0-2 years’ experience)
  • Full Performance (3-5 years’ experience)
  • Senior (6-10 years’ experience)
  • Expert (11-15 years’ experience)
  • SME (16+ years’ experience)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing cloud-based applications, preferably within AWS environments.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Experience with containerization technologies and microservices architectures.
• Experience with Git, Jenkins, Terraform, or similar development tools.
• Familiarity with Elasticsearch, OpenSearch, or other search technologies.
• Experience supporting government or intelligence community programs.

Benefits

• Retirement
  • Full Vanguard 401k Plan with a full scope of investment options.
  • 100% employer-matched contribution up to 6% of employee's salary.
  • Ability to max out 401k savings ($57k, or $63.5k if over 50).
  • Employees receive B4Corp phantom stock each year (2-year vesting period).
• Insurance
  • Medical: United Health Care (UHC) with multiple plan options.
  • Dental: United Concordia (UC) Flex Plan.
  • Vision: Vision Service Plan Insurance Co (VSP) Signature Plans.
  • Short-term disability: Mutual of Omaha (60% of salary up to $2,000.00/week).
  • Long-term disability: Mutual of Omaha (60% of salary up to $10,000.00/month).
  • Life insurance: Mutual of Omaha ($200,000.00).
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Seven weeks of leave per year (including ten federal holidays).
  • Flexible work schedule with comp time (with customer approval).
• Employee Referral Bonus
  • Refer a friend or coworker and receive $3,000 per year for every year the person works for B4CORP.