Full-Stack Software Engineer - Level 2
Fort Meade, MDFull-Stack Software Engineer – Level II
Location: Fort Meade, MD
Employment Type: Full-time
Experience Level: Mid-Level (8+ years)
Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI with polygraph required
Position Overview
The selected candidate will serve as a Full-Stack Software Engineer supporting the development of mission-critical systems focused on improving infrastructure visibility and operational awareness. This role operates within a highly collaborative environment, working across multiple teams and technology stacks to design and deliver impactful solutions.
The candidate will contribute to rapid prototyping, requirements development, and deployment of applications that enhance data visibility, workflow efficiency, and overall mission effectiveness.
Key Responsibilities
Application Development
- Design, develop, and maintain full-stack applications supporting mission requirements
- Build user interfaces, backend services, and APIs to enable scalable and reliable systems
- Develop solutions for data visualization, workflow automation, and system integration
Requirements & Prototyping
- Collaborate with stakeholders to understand mission needs and gather user requirements
- Rapidly develop and iterate on prototypes to validate solutions
- Translate evolving requirements into deployable capabilities
Full Lifecycle Ownership
- Independently drive feature development from concept through deployment and sustainment
- Ensure solutions meet performance, usability, and reliability requirements
- Provide scripting and support for deployed systems
Collaboration & Integration
- Work across multiple teams, systems, and technology stacks to integrate solutions
- Contribute to shared tools and platforms
- Support a collaborative, cross-functional development environment
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 8 years of relevant professional experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline (or additional experience in lieu of degree)
- Demonstrated experience developing across the full technology stack (frontend, backend, APIs, and DevOps)
- Experience with at least one modern UI framework (e.g., React, Vue, Angular)
- Experience developing services and scripts in Python
- Experience building RESTful web applications (e.g., Spring Boot, Python-based frameworks)
- Familiarity with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, SQLite)
- Experience with version control and CI/CD platforms (e.g., Git-based systems)
- Demonstrated ability to work across diverse technologies and adapt to new tools as needed
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting cyber or network-focused operational environments
- Familiarity with signals intelligence (SIGINT) collection and analysis systems
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Desired Attributes
- Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Effective collaboration across multidisciplinary teams
- High level of ownership and accountability
- Adaptability and willingness to learn new technologies
Benefits & Total Compensation
Compensation & Retirement
- Highly competitive base salary
- Performance-based bonus opportunities
- Employee referral bonus program (up to $10,000 per referral)
- 401(k) and Roth retirement plans with up to 10% profit-sharing contribution
Paid Time Off & Leave
- 25 days of paid time off annually
- PTO buy-back program
- 11 paid holidays annually (with flexible scheduling options)
- 3 additional paid site closure days per year
- Paid bereavement leave
- Paid parental leave:
- 8 weeks childbirth leave for birthing parent
- 4 weeks bonding leave for all parents (birth or adoption)
Health & Insurance
- 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and eligible dependents
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (medical, dependent care, limited purpose)
- Company-paid basic life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Education & Professional Development
- Unlimited company-funded training courses and industry conferences
- Education assistance and continuing education support
- Up to 5 paid training days per year
Additional Benefits
- Company-provided apparel
- Regular company-sponsored events, including family-friendly gatherings and social events
- Annual holiday celebration
Benefits are subject to change based on contract and organizational policies.
Additional Information
- This position requires work to be performed on-site in a secure environment
- Candidates must maintain an active security clearance
- U.S. citizenship may be required based on contract requirements
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.