Software Engineer/Developer

Redhorse Corporation • Gainesville, VA

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About The Position

Now is a great time to join Redhorse Corporation. We are a solution-driven company delivering data insights and technology solutions to customers with missions critical to U.S. national interests. We’re looking for thoughtful, skilled professionals who thrive as trusted partners building technology-agnostic solutions and want to apply their talents supporting customers with difficult and important mission sets.

Redhorse transforms the way government uses data and technology. To support this mission, our Cyber Analytics team is seeking a skilled Software Engineer/Developer to design, develop, and maintain scalable data processing applications for both cloud and on-premises environments. In this role, you will provide mission-critical support to a federal customer, bridging the gap between advanced software engineering and cyber security. You will have the unique opportunity to work on everything from high-level cloud architecture to low-level reverse engineering, directly impacting the customer’s data flow operations and analytical capabilities.

Requirements

• Active Top Secret (TS) security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of experience providing software development support in a dynamic, proactive, or operational environment.
• Proficiency in at least one primary programming language: C#, C/C++, Java, or Python.
• Experience with scripting languages such as Bash, PowerShell, or Perl.
• Demonstrated ability to take direction, operate independently, and contribute effectively to a team environment.

Nice To Haves

• Proven experience in cloud application development using AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Familiarity with cloud-native architectures, including serverless computing, microservices, and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Familiarity with network protocol analysis tools such as Wireshark or tcpdump.
• Knowledge of Operating System (OS) internals, compiler concepts, and TCP/IP network internals.
• Experience with industry-standard reverse engineering tools such as IDAPro, HexRays, or OllyDbg.
• Strong debugging and analytical skills applied to complex software systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, deploy, and maintain scalable data processing and analysis applications in cloud and on-premises environments.
• Identify and implement enhancements to the customer’s data flow operations to improve mission efficiency.
• Conduct software testing, validation of builds, and provide ongoing maintenance and end-user support.
• Perform research on software components, including reverse engineering investigations and documenting findings.
• Collaborate with a team to analyze secure mobile applications (Android and iOS) to identify security flaws and vulnerabilities.
• Exploit weaknesses in encryption, secure storage, and code execution to improve system defenses.
• Develop custom data analysis and recovery tools tailored to specific operational needs.
• Interact directly with government customers and engineering personnel of varying technical levels to communicate project status and technical results.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees