Cleared Software Engineer (MongoDB)

Bestgate Engineering; Linthicum (MD); Hybrid; USD 185,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Flexible PTO + 11 holidays

7% 401k Employer Gift

100% Paid Carefirst medical premiums

Training/Career Pathing

Morale Building Events

External Referral Program

Job summary

Bestgate Engineering is seeking a Software Engineer (MongoDB) to advance database development and cloud-based services across design to implementation.

You will work on enterprise security data workflows, RESTful endpoints, and microservices, leveraging Python and Django/Flask in a mission-focused environment.

Applicants must have TS/SCI w/ Poly clearance and a Bachelor's degree, with extensive software/database experience.

Qualifications

• 14+ years of relevant software/database experience.
• Clear TS/SCI w/ Poly is required.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience with MongoDB, Python, and RESTful APIs.
• Bachelors + 4 years substitution noted for degree.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize database structures and data workflows for enterprise systems.
• Contribute to design and implementation of cloud-based applications and microservices.
• Lead technical requirements from inception through completion.
• Develop and integrate RESTful endpoints using Python frameworks.

Skills

Python

MongoDB

Django/Flask

RESTful endpoints

Microservices

Database structures

Data workflows

Data storage/retrieval/analysis

Technical leadership

Security clearance TS/SCI w/Poly

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Swagger/OpenAPI

AWS/C2S/cloud environments

Docker

Visual Studio Code

JSON/XML

Jira/Confluence

Git

Agile

Job description

Software Engineer (MongoDB)

*This role is eligible for up to 1 day a week of telework*

Summary

Join a mission-focused team developing modern, automated capabilities that improve how enterprise systems manage security, data, and operational workflows. This role offers the opportunity to work on database development and contribute to cloud-based applications, microservices, and data-driven solutions from design through implementation.

Required

• 14+ years of experience in software or database engineering on projects of similar size and scope.
• Strong Python development experience.
• Experience with MongoDB.
• Experience with Django or Flask.
• Experience developing and integrating RESTful endpoints.
• Experience working with microservices.
• Experience designing and developing database structures and data workflows.
• Experience supporting database development, data storage, retrieval, and analysis.
• Ability to lead technical requirements from project inception through completion.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Four (4) years of additional TE or related experience may be substituted for a Bachelor’s degree.
• Required Security Clearance: TS/SCI w/Poly

Desired

• Experience with Swagger/OpenAPI.
• Experience with AWS, C2S, or other cloud environments.
• Experience with Docker.
• Experience with Visual Studio Code or similar IDEs.
• Experience with JSON and/or XML serialization.
• Experience with Jira and Confluence.
• Experience with Git version control.
• Experience working in an Agile environment.

*Salary Range: $185,000 - $230,000

*The provided salary range is an approximation based on current market data and may vary. The final offer will be determined after carefully considering the candidate’s skills, experience, and qualifications as they relate to the position. This range is intended as a reference point and is subject to change.

About Bestgate Engineering

Bestgate Engineering is a leading software and systems engineering firm supporting military and government customers.

We are currently hiring Cleared Software Developers, CNO Engineers, Systems Engineers, DevOps Engineers, and Security Engineers.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay – Less frill for more in your base pay.
• Flexible PTO to fit your work/life needs + 11 holidays.
• 7% 401k Employer Gift – Vested immediately.
• 100% Paid Carefirst medical premiums for both individuals and families.
• Training/Career Pathing – Annual budget for training, mentoring, and an Internal Mobility Program.
• Morale Building Events – Time given to enjoy connecting with other Bestgate Employees.

External Referral Program - If now's not the right time, but you know someone that is looking for a change, we offer competitive external referral bonuses for every hire!

Equal Employment Opportunity

Bestgate Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer and federal contractor. We recruit, hire, train, compensate, and promote qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.