Senior Application Developer / Reverse Engineer

Staffed4U•Fort Meade, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The selected candidate will serve as an Application Developer and Reverse Engineer supporting the development of advanced security and analysis tools within a mission-focused environment. This role involves designing and delivering software solutions that enable rapid adaptation to emerging operational needs. The candidate will work closely with analysts, data scientists, and other engineers to develop capabilities that directly support mission execution. This position requires the ability to operate independently, pursue technical research opportunities, and translate evolving requirements into deployable solutions on accelerated timelines.

Requirements

Minimum of 12 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline, or: Master’s degree with at least 10 years of experience, or 4 additional years of software engineering experience in lieu of a degree
Strong proficiency in Python with experience developing production-grade applications
Familiarity with web technologies and protocols, including HTTP, HTML, and JavaScript
Experience using tools such as Burp Suite, browser developer tools, or Wireshark for network analysis
Experience with containerization and deployment technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git, Git-based platforms)
Experience using collaboration and issue-tracking tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence)
Active TS/SCI with polygraph required
U.S. citizenship may be required based on contract requirements

Nice To Haves

Experience prototyping or developing web applications (e.g., JavaScript-based frontends)
Experience analyzing cybersecurity-related datasets (e.g., network traffic, system logs)
Familiarity with signals intelligence (SIGINT) collection and analysis systems
Experience supporting operational CNO capabilities and environments
Experience developing or reverse engineering mobile applications and communication protocols
Experience designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Git-based automation workflows)

Responsibilities

Develop Python-based applications to automate analysis and operational workflows
Build and maintain production-grade software systems supporting mission requirements
Manage data flow and formatting to ensure integration with downstream systems
Perform reverse engineering of network traffic and web applications
Analyze communication protocols and application behavior to support capability development
Utilize industry-standard tools to monitor and inspect network communications
Work directly with stakeholders to gather requirements and validate system functionality
Collaborate with software development teams to integrate new technologies and shared components
Contribute to agile development efforts in a fast-paced environment
Support containerization and deployment of applications using modern platforms
Assist in the development and maintenance of automated build and deployment pipelines
Ensure reliability and performance of deployed systems

Benefits

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
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)
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
Unlimited company-funded training courses and industry conferences
Education assistance and continuing education support
Up to 5 paid training days per year
Company-provided apparel
Regular company-sponsored events, including family-friendly gatherings and social events
Annual holiday celebration