Software Engineer (Distributed Web Applications & Cloud)

Bigbear.ai • Columbia, MD

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About The Position

BigBear.ai is seeking a Software Engineer for development and maintenance of large-scale, distributed web applications. You will focus on building robust, scalable systems using modern JavaScript/TypeScript frameworks and Python, while leveraging DevOps automation to manage cloud-native environments. While the primary focus is high-level software architecture and development, our team operates in the offensive cyber space. Candidates who possess a background—or a strong personal interest—in reverse engineering and vulnerability research will find a unique opportunity to apply their engineering rigor to complex security challenges.

Requirements

• 8+ years of relevant experience, or Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline + 4+ years of experience
• Clearance: TS/SCI w /Poly
• Professional software development experience in JavaScript, TypeScript, and Python
• Knowledge of building and maintaining enterprise-grade, distributed web applications and system architectures
• Experience with DevOps automation, cloud service providers (e.g., AWS), and Infrastructure-as-Code methodologies
• Knowledge of modern software engineering principles, including version control, testing frameworks, and agile workflows
• Experience with high-side development environments and non-attributed network configurations

Nice To Haves

• Experience or interest in offensive cyber operations, vulnerability research, and software reverse engineering
• Knowledge of Android application architecture and experience or interest in mobile vulnerability research
• Experience with low-level programming in C/C++ and utilizing debuggers such as gdb or similar tools

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain large-scale, distributed web applications using Node.js, TypeScript, and Python
• Architect scalable microservices and backend systems that support high-performance data processing and communication
• Utilize DevOps automation tools and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) to deploy and manage services in commercial cloud environments
• Create robust CI/CD pipelines to ensure continuous delivery of secure and reliable software updates
• Collaborate with security researchers to integrate engineering best practices into offensive cyber and vulnerability research projects
• Collaborate with users and analysts to improve tooling and mission capabilities

What This Job Offers

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