Fullstack Engineer

Nooks; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A startup in the classified technology sector is seeking a Full Stack Software Engineer to develop secure infrastructure for mission-critical national security operations. This role involves collaboration with product and technical teams to create resilient systems. Candidates should have over 4 years of experience and a strong background in AWS or GCP. Must possess TS clearance and be a U.S. citizen. Competitive salary of $90,000 - $110,000 USD.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of progressively responsible software engineering experience.
• Demonstrable knowledge of at least one major commercial cloud platform.
• Led architecture and development of backend services and APIs.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to learn quickly.

Responsibilities

• Own the decisions on software delivery methods.
• Collaborate on software features with Design and Product.
• Build secure multi-tenant services on public cloud platforms.
• Advocate for improvements to product quality and security.
• Interact with customers to help them integrate with services.

Skills

Software engineering experience

AWS or GCP knowledge

API development

Excellent communication skills

Automation and security advocacy

Job description

Overview

Are you seeking an exciting and unique opportunity to grow and support our national security? As a startup, we are offering a limited-time opportunity to be an equity owner in a pioneering new industry. Nooks is pioneering Classified Infrastructure-as-a-Service (CIaaS) to provide government and industry partners with the fastest, most efficient access to classified infrastructure. We are building a nationwide network of accredited classified spaces and systems, ensuring that the best technologies equip our nation’s warfighters. At Nooks, we value innovation, collaboration, and a service-first mindset.

About the Role

Nooks is hiring a full stack software engineer to help build the next generation of secure infrastructure and software services powering mission-critical national security operations. You\'ll partner closely with our technical product manager and the co-founders to develop resilient, scalable systems that serve both government and industry customers across a growing network of classified environments.

Nice to have: experience working in a FedRAMP environment, knowledgeable of the process of obtaining Facility Clearances (FCLs) and Personnel Clearances (PCLs).

Key Responsibilities

• Own the decisions on “how” we deliver software. (Architecture, languages, decision delegation, contracting, DIY, model selection and integration.)
• Partner on the “what, when, who and why” of our software with Design and Product.
• Building secure multi-tenant services on public cloud platforms like AWS or GCP
• Building, architecting, and consuming APIs and backend services as part of the platform ecosystem with an emphasis on automation, testing, and security
• Advocating for improvements to product quality, security, and performance that have a particular impact on your team and others
• Interacting with customers and partners to help them integrate with our services

The Skillset

• 4+ years of progressively responsible software engineering experience
• Demonstrable in-depth knowledge of at least one major commercial cloud platform and its associated services (e.g. AWS, GCP)
• Led the architecture, development, and building of backend services and APIs to ensure performance, security, and reliability
• An ability to successfully own technical problems end-to-end
• Made enough mistakes and booked enough wins to know what not to build and what good looks like
• Excellent communication skills, working with end-users to design and build solutions to their needs, a habit of self-directed learning of new technologies, and the ability to learn quickly and adapt to a fast-paced environment

Location

Remote with preference for proximity to Washington D.C., Colorado Springs, or El Segundo, CA

Eligibility + Clearance

Must be a U.S. citizen and reside in the U.S.

Must have TS clearance with SCI eligibility

Compensation

Salary Range: $90,000 - $110,000 USD

Equal Opportunity

Nooks is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or other legally protected status.