Senior Software Engineer

Senior Backend Software Engineer with an active TS/SCI clearance to design, build, and maintain backend services and APIs for classified systems at CLAO, operating in secure, hybrid environments.

Responsibilities

• Architect and build backend services and APIs that support classified systems, with ongoing maintenance
• Develop and sustain applications using Java, Node.js, and Python
• Contribute to system architecture, data pathways, and integration approaches
• Develop and maintain machine learning enabled services, including model integration, inference components, and data pipelines
• Deploy and support solutions in AWS based environments
• Ensure security, performance, and reliability targets are met
• Collaborate with senior engineers, system architects, and program stakeholders
• Participate in code reviews, troubleshooting, and performance tuning

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI clearance is required at hire
• More than 10 years of professional software development experience
• Proficiency in Java
• Proficiency in Node.js
• Proficiency in Python
• Significant experience with AWS cloud services
• Comfort working in Linux environments
• Experience building secure, scalable backend systems
• Ability to work independently and lead technical initiatives when needed

Technologies

• Java
• Node.js
• Python
• AWS
• Linux
• Docker
• Kubernetes

Pay

• Annual salary: USD 195,000 - 240,000 per year

Location

• Hybrid work arrangement in Herndon, VA 20171, United States

Clearance

• Active TS/SCI clearance required at time of hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in DoD or Intelligence Community environments
• Familiarity with RESTful and/or event-driven architectures
• Experience with containerization or orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Exposure to backend systems that interface with UI/front-end applications