Full-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.

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