Software Engineer I

Young Community Developers • Fairfax, VA

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

DZYNE Technologies is looking for a Software Engineer to take on the development and testing of ground control station (GCS) software. The ideal candidate is a junior- to mid-level professional with 3+ years of experience who will contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of high-quality software systems, with a particular focus on ground control station software. The role involves building reliable, scalable applications that support mission-critical operations, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and participating throughout the full software development lifecycle.

Requirements

• 3+ years of professional software engineering experience
• Proficiency in Go and/or Python
• Proficiency with Git and Gitflow
• Solid understanding of software development best practices, design patterns, and code quality standards
• Experience building and maintaining production-grade applications
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to work collaboratively
• Familiarity with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker)

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to message queuing systems (e.g., ZeroMQ, RabbitMQ)
• Experience with APIs, microservices, or containerization technologies
• Experience with Java, C/C++, or other high level programming languages
• Experience with full-stack development and modern web frameworks (Node.js)
• Experience with Protobuffers and message serialization libraries
• Exposure to DevOps practices and automated testing

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software applications and services
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to deliver high-quality features
• Write clean, efficient, and well-tested code in Python or Go, building new features and optimizing existing services (e.g., APIs, backend services)
• Manage source code and branching strategies using Git and Gitflow
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize application performance
• Contribute to system architecture and technical decision-making
• Support CI/CD processes and deployment workflows

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare benefits package
• Base dental, vision, life, accident, disability, and other core benefits are fully covered by DZYNE
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• 401 (k) plan with an employer match and immediate vesting
• Annual bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree