Senior Application Developer

Belay Technologies•Annapolis Junction, MD
•$168,000 - $240,000

About The Position

Belay Technologies is seeking a Senior Application Developer to join its intel team. The role acts as a general-purpose Software Engineer and CNO Reverse Engineer on up-and-coming projects, designing, developing, prototyping, modifying, and integrating solutions to provide mission-centric results. The developer works closely with analysts, operators, data scientists, and other software engineers to provide mission tactical support. The position involves augmenting existing toolsets, analyzing and documenting requirements, producing end-to-end toolsets that work within mission constraints, participating in peer code reviews, and building prototypes to demonstrate understanding of mission requirements. The work requires developing and modifying software in C, C++, Python, and Assembly; understanding network protocols and traffic analysis; supporting fielded software systems; and using version control and Atlassian tools. Belay Technologies is a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business located in Columbia, Maryland, in the Baltimore/Washington area. It provides technology and engineering solutions to the DoD and commercial products. The company describes its compensation package as including benefits and perks, flexible work-life balance, and career development. The stated salary range is $168,000 to $240,000.

Requirements

  • Produce and modify software systems in C, C++, Python, and Assembly.
  • Have an in-depth understanding of network protocols such as TCP/IP and analyze network traffic using tools such as Wireshark.
  • Be familiar with Git and Subversion.
  • Be familiar with Atlassian tools, including Jira and Confluence.
  • Hold a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
  • Have 12 years of experience and a bachelor's degree, or 10 years of experience with a master's degree; four additional years of software engineering experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience with reverse engineering Windows or embedded platforms, including RTOS.
  • Experience developing CNO-specific software for Windows, Linux, or embedded applications.
  • Experience with Java, JavaScript, Bash, PowerShell, Perl, C#, or Rust.
  • Experience with vulnerability research and exploit development.
  • Knowledge of end-to-end SIGINT collection and analysis systems.

Responsibilities

  • Augment existing toolsets.
  • Derive, document, and analyze requirements.
  • Produce end-to-end toolsets that can operate within mission constraints.
  • Take part in peer code reviews to reduce defects.
  • Build prototypes to demonstrate understanding of mission requirements.
  • Design, develop, prototype, modify, and integrate solutions to provide mission-centric results.
  • Provide mission tactical support in collaboration with analysts, operators, data scientists, and other software engineers.
  • Provide support for fielded software systems.

Benefits

  • Eight weeks of paid leave: four weeks of personal leave, three Yay! days, a day off on the employee's birthday, and 11 paid holidays; optional leave of up to six days through Belay's volunteer program.
  • 401(k) contributions with 10% matching, vested on day one.
  • $5,000 annual training/tuition benefit.
  • Student Loan Repayment Program.
  • 100% company-funded HSA.
  • Medical coverage with 100% coinsurance.
  • Dental coverage, including orthodontia.
  • Up to $420,000 in life insurance, with premiums 100% company funded.
  • Amazon Prime, gym reimbursement, monthly lunches, games, and prizes.
  • Pet adoption program.
  • Referral bonus program.
  • Company events.
  • Flexible work-life balance and career development.
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