Software Engineer

Second Front Systems

Software Engineer developing and delivering high quality cloud-based software for national security. Collaborating in a distributed team on innovative technologies and features.

Posted 6/3/2026full-timeRemote • District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $130,000 - $175,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudMicroservices

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work with a distributed team on both the front and back end of our cloud-based platform
Agile development: writing, reviewing, maintaining, testing, and deploying code
Develop integrations with other applications and systems within our cloud ecosystem
Participate in code reviews, mentor others, and evangelize best coding practices
Design and implement architecture based on product and feature requirements
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (including product managers, UX designers, and other engineers) to define, design, and deliver new features and enhancements
Engage in the continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipeline development, maintenance, and optimization

Requirements

What you’ll need

Three years of Software Engineering experience with problem solving and troubleshooting skills
Experience with the full product development lifecycle
Proven ability to break down complex problems and discover, diagnose, and fix any bugs or issues
Understanding of systems development concepts (i.e. REST APIs, Authentication, Event driven architectures)
Strong understanding of microservices
Ability to work independently and collaborate with the team members in a remote environment
Active security clearance or ability to obtain a Secret-level security clearance (preferred)
Previous experience working in national security (preferred)
Experience working and developing with the technologies we use (preferred)
Experience working in a startup environment (preferred)
Passionate about the software engineering craft (preferred)
Ability to adopt, create and iterate on changing procedures (preferred)
Knowledge of DevSecOps tools and practices (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Salary
100% Healthcare, vision and dental coverage
401(k) + 3% company contribution
Wellness perks (Fitness classes, mental health resources)
Equity incentive plan
Tech + office supplies stipend
Annual professional development stipend
Flexible paid time off + federal holidays off
Parental leave
Work from anywhere
Referral Bonus

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Hard Skills & Tools

software engineeringAgile developmentREST APIsmicroservicesDevSecOpscloud-based platformcontinuous integrationcontinuous deploymentarchitecture designproblem solving

Soft Skills

troubleshootingcollaborationmentoringcommunicationindependenceadaptabilitypassion for software engineeringcode reviewevangelizing best practicesworking in a remote environment

Certifications

active security clearanceSecret-level security clearance