Full-Stack Software Engineer

deciBel Research • Beavercreek, OH

1d • Remote

About The Position

deciBel Research is seeking a Full Stack Remote Sensing Software Engineer to lead the modernization of mission-critical GEOINT systems by architecting and delivering cloud-native, data-driven applications and microservices. In this senior role, you will shape technical direction, oversee the integration of modern pipelines, and develop secure, scalable solutions that directly impact analysts performing high-consequence missions. You will serve as a technical leader who advises on architecture, mentors engineers, and drives engineering excellence across complex modernization efforts.

Requirements

• BS in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related field
• 3+ years of full-stack software engineering experience
• Experience leading technical delivery or architecture for cloud-native or distributed systems
• Experience with Python, C++, Java/Spring Boot, or similar enterprise service stacks
• Experience with SQL or NoSQL databases (such as: PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, MongoDB, or SQLite, etc.)
• Experience architecting and deploying solutions using AWS (preferably) or Azure cloud frameworks
• Experience with containerization and orchestration such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Experience with complex API ecosystems (such as: FastAPT, REST, gRPC, or GraphQL)
• Experience building secure, high-performance applications in classified environments
• Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance, with ability to take a polygraph
• U.S. Citizen

Nice To Haves

• Expertise with distributed search or data platforms such as Elasticsearch, OpenSearch, Solr, Kafka, NiFi
• Experience modernizing legacy applications into modern frameworks
• Experience with IaC tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation
• Experience integrating AI/ML or LLM-based development workflows
• Experience supporting GEOINT or Intelligence Community analytic missions
• Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering. or related field

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture, design, and implementation of full-stack capabilities across cloud-native microservices
• Own major system components and guide the technical roadmap for modernization and cloud adoption
• Develop distributed, secure, scalable back-end services using Python, Java/Spring Boot, or similar technologies
• Architect and govern cloud deployments (AWS), including Kubernetes clusters, IaC, security controls, and reliability patterns
• Guide teams in DevSecOps execution, including GitLab CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, secure coding standards, and supply-chain integrity
• Integrate large-scale data, search, or analytic pipelines, such as Kafka, NiFi, Elasticsearch
• Partner with product owners, mission users, and cross-functional engineering teams to define requirements and technical strategy
• Support mid-level and junior engineers; perform code reviews and drive engineering best practices
• Evaluate emerging technologies (LLMs/AI, synthetic data, augmented development tools) for mission applicability

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior