Senior Software Engineer

Staffed4U • Annapolis Junction, MD

17d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to support the development and maintenance of large-scale, distributed web applications. The successful candidate will design, build, deploy, and sustain robust, scalable systems using modern JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, cloud-native technologies, and DevOps automation practices. This role focuses on software architecture, backend systems, microservices, cloud deployment, and continuous delivery. The position also offers the opportunity to support complex security-focused engineering challenges in collaboration with technical researchers, analysts, and end users.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline and eight (8) years of relevant experience; OR Four (4) additional years of directly related experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.
• Professional software development experience using JavaScript, TypeScript, and Python.
• Experience building and maintaining enterprise-grade distributed web applications and system architectures.
• Experience developing backend services, APIs, and microservice-based applications.
• Experience with DevOps automation, cloud service providers such as AWS, and Infrastructure-as-Code methodologies.
• Experience creating and maintaining CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of modern software engineering practices, including version control, automated testing, and Agile development workflows.
• Experience developing software in secure or restricted computing environments.
• Familiarity with network configuration concepts and controlled development environments.
• TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience or interest in software security, vulnerability analysis, reverse engineering, or secure software development.
• Knowledge of Android application architecture or mobile application security concepts.
• Experience with low-level programming using C or C++.
• Experience using debugging tools such as gdb or similar technologies.
• Familiarity with cloud-native architectures, containerization, and distributed systems.
• Experience collaborating with researchers, analysts, or specialized technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance large-scale distributed web applications using Node.js, TypeScript, JavaScript, and Python.
• Design scalable microservices and backend systems that support high-performance data processing and communication.
• Use DevOps automation tools and Infrastructure-as-Code practices to deploy and manage services in cloud environments.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support secure, reliable, and repeatable software delivery.
• Collaborate with technical researchers, analysts, and end users to improve software tools and system capabilities.
• Apply software engineering best practices to complex technical and security-related projects.
• Participate in architecture discussions, design reviews, testing, deployment, and sustainment activities.
• Support application reliability, performance, scalability, and security throughout the software lifecycle.

Benefits

• Medical Employer pays 100% of the monthly premium for the employee and 80% for the employee’s dependents.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) Save for all medical, dental, vision and prescription expenses by contributing pre-tax money to an HSA account. Employer contributes 50% of the annual deductible (prorated to start date).
• Dental and Vision Employer pays 100% of the monthly premium for the employee and 80% for dependents.
• Life Insurance 100% company-paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) coverage offered to all full-time employees.
• Short-Term Disability 100% company-paid short-term disability. This benefit pays out 60% of earnings, with a $1,500 maximum for up to 12 weeks.
• Retirement Plan Automatic 6% of salary contributed to the company 401(k) plan, fully vested. Employee match encouraged but not required.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & Holidays 5–6 weeks of PTO based on tenure with the company, in addition to 11 paid holidays.
• Tuition Reimbursement $5,000 annually for courses directly related to job role and responsibilities.
• Training Reimbursement Paid training, certification courses, and conferences to support employee career growth.

What This Job Offers

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