Software Engineer - Back End (TS/SCI with Poly Required)

GCI • Chantilly, VA

88d

About The Position

The Back End Software Engineer will design and develop complex new software products or make significant enhancements to existing software. The ideal candidate is a hands-on developer with significant experience in building modular, reusable services and features. They must have extensive, firsthand technical expertise in a modern service-oriented architecture. They must be at ease working in an Agile environment with little supervision. This person should embody a passion for continuous improvement and innovation.

Requirements

• Expert knowledge of NodeJS or Python.
• Experience designing complex discrete services.
• Experience in services for performance and scalability.
• Experience integrating with third part APIs.
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git.
• Experience with Linux operating systems.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with AI translation tools such as NLLB and language detection products.
• Docker or other container experience.
• Hands-on experience working with Elastic and RabbitMQ (or other queue technology).
• NoSQL experience (i.e. MongoDB).
• NiFi experience.
• Distributed architecture creation.
• Cloud based architecture creation or experience.
• A candidate must be a US Citizen and requires an active/current TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance.

Responsibilities

• Build reusable components that align with the system design patterns.
• Optimize application for maximum speed and scalability.
• Participate in team design and code reviews.
• Collaborate with a small team of engineers and designers to understand business requirements and user experience goals.
• Provide recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Provide ongoing maintenance, support, and enhancements in existing systems and platforms.
• Troubleshoots complex problems and provides customer support for software systems and application issues.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree