Junior Software Engineer

Redhorse Corporation • Gainesville, VA

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About The Position

Redhorse Corporation is seeking a Junior Software Engineer to join our Cyber Analytics team. In this role, you will be at the forefront of designing, deploying, and maintaining scalable data processing applications that support critical federal missions.

This is a unique position that blends traditional software engineering with deep-dive cyber security research. You will not only build the tools that process and analyze data in cloud and on-premises environments but also engage in reverse engineering and mobile application security analysis to identify vulnerabilities in complex software components.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 1+ years of professional software development experience in a dynamic, operational environment.
• An active Top Secret clearance.
• Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following: C#, C/C++, Java, or Python.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Bash, PowerShell, or Perl.

Nice To Haves

• Experience building cloud-native architectures (Serverless, Microservices) using AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps best practices.
• Hands-on experience with network protocol analysis tools (Wireshark, tcpdump) and industry-standard reverse engineering tools (IDA Pro, Hex-Rays, OllyDbg).
• Understanding of OS internals, TCP/IP network internals, and compiler concepts.
• Strong debugging skills and the ability to solve complex, non-linear technical problems.

Responsibilities

• Application Development: Design, develop, and maintain scalable data processing and modeling applications in both cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP) and on-premises environments.
• Full Lifecycle Support: Manage the end-to-end software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, testing, validation of software builds, and end-user support.
• Operational Optimization: Identify and implement enhancements to improve the customer’s data flow operations and analytical capabilities.
• Cyber Research & Reverse Engineering: Conduct investigations into software components to identify vulnerabilities. Perform reverse engineering on secure mobile applications (Android/iOS) to analyze encryption, secure storage, and code execution.
• Technical Documentation: Document research findings, code architecture, and recovery tools; communicate complex technical concepts to stakeholders of varying technical levels.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees