Full-Stack Software Engineer

deciBel Research, Inc.; Beavercreek (OH); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

deciBel Research, Inc. in Dayton, OH, is seeking a Senior Full‑Stack Software Engineer to modernize GEOINT systems through cloud‑native, data‑driven applications and microservices. You will guide architecture, lead technical delivery, and mentor engineers while ensuring secure, scalable solutions for mission‑critical workflows.

The role emphasizes DevSecOps, integration of big data pipelines, and collaboration with mission users and cross‑functional teams. A Top Secret/SCI clearance and U.S.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of full‑stack software engineering experience.
• Experience leading technical delivery or architecture for cloud‑native or distributed systems.
• Experience with Python, Java/Spring Boot, or similar stacks.
• Experience with SQL or NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, MongoDB, etc.).
• Experience deploying solutions on AWS and with Kubernetes.
• Experience with DevSecOps, GitLab CI/CD, automated testing, and secure coding.
• Experience with distributed data/analytics pipelines (Kafka, NiFi, Elasticsearch).
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance; U.S. citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture, design, and implementation of full‑stack cloud‑native microservices.
• Own major system components and guide modernization and cloud adoption.
• Develop secure, scalable back‑end services using Python, Java/Spring Boot, or similar.
• Architect and govern AWS deployments, Kubernetes clusters, and IaC.
• Guide DevSecOps practices, pipelines, testing, and secure coding standards.
• Collaborate with product owners and analysts to define requirements and strategy.
• Mentor mid‑level and junior engineers; perform code reviews.

Skills

Cloud-native

Python

Java/Spring Boot

SQL/NoSQL

AWS

Kubernetes

DevSecOps

CI/CD (GitLab)

Elasticsearch/Kafka/NiFi

Security & compliance

Education

BS in Computer Science or related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Docker

Terraform

CloudFormation

Job description

deciBel Research has an immediate opening for a Full-Stack Software Engineer in Dayton, OH.

Position Description

deciBel Research is a seeking a Full Stack Remote Sensing Software Engineer to Lead the modernization of mission‑critical GEOINT systems by architecting and delivering cloud‑native, data‑driven applications and microservices. In this senior role, you will shape technical direction, oversee the integration of modern pipelines, and develop secure, scalable solutions that directly impact analysts performing high‑consequence missions. You will serve as a technical leader who advises on architecture, mentors engineers, and drives engineering excellence across complex modernization efforts.

Responsibilities Include:

• Lead architecture, design, and implementation of full‑stack capabilities across cloud‑native microservices
• Own major system components and guide the technical roadmap for modernization and cloud adoption
• Develop distributed, secure, scalable back‑end services using Python, Java/Spring Boot, or similar technologies
• Architect and govern cloud deployments (AWS), including Kubernetes clusters, IaC, security controls, and reliability patterns
• Guide teams in DevSecOps execution, including GitLab CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, secure coding standards, and supply‑chain integrity
• Integrate large‑scale data, search, or analytic pipelines, such as Kafka, NiFi, Elasticsearch
• Partner with product owners, mission users, and cross‑functional engineering teams to define requirements and technical strategy
• Support mid‑level and junior engineers; perform code reviews and drive engineering best practices
• Evaluate emerging technologies (LLMs/AI, synthetic data, augmented development tools) for mission applicability

Education Requirements

BS in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related field

Experience Requirements

• 3+ years of full‑stack software engineering experience
• Experience leading technical delivery or architecture for cloud‑native or distributed systems
• Experience with Python, C++, Java/Spring Boot, or similar enterprise service stacks
• Experience with SQL or NoSQL databases (such as: PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, MongoDB, or SQLite, etc.)
• Experience architecting and deploying solutions using AWS (preferably) or Azure cloud frameworks
• Experience with containerization and orchestration such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Experience with complex API ecosystems (such as: FastAPT, REST, gRPC, or GraphQL)
• Experience building secure, high‑performance applications in classified environments
• Expertise with distributed search or data platforms such as Elasticsearch, OpenSearch, Solr, Kafka, NiFi
• Experience modernizing legacy applications into modern frameworks
• Experience with IaC tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation
• Experience integrating AI/ML or LLM‑based development workflows
• Experience supporting GEOINT or Intelligence Community analytic missions
• Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering. or related field

Applicant selected must have an active Top Secret/SCI security clearance, with ability to take a polygraph. Must be a U.S. Citizen.