Lead Software Engineer / Back-End Developer

Systemstechnologyresearch; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

STR in Massachusetts seeks a Lead Software Engineer / Back-End Developer to lead a cross‑functional team building scalable data processing and analytics platforms. You will design, deploy, and optimize backend services that ingest imagery, text, geospatial data, and more, across on‑prem and cloud environments.

The role requires active TS/SCI clearance, a strong track record with enterprise software, and hands‑on leadership of distributed teams, with experience in Kubernetes, containers, AWS, and

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret security clearance required; U.S. citizenship required.
• Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with 2–8+ years of experience.
• 5 years of experience deploying or maintaining enterprise software solutions.
• Software team leadership experience for distributed cross‑functional teams.
• Strong problem solving, debugging, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, deployment, and maintenance of enterprise backend services.
• Build infrastructure to process, store, and expose large and varied datasets (imagery, text, geospatial data).
• Collaborate with algorithm developers and end users to deploy analytics components on cloud and on‑prem platforms.
• Mentor and guide distributed teams and ensure robust software delivery.

Skills

Top Secret clearance

OOP languages

Linux

Shell scripting

Problem solving

Education

Degree in Software Engineering/CS or related

Tools

Kubernetes

Containers

AWS

ETL

Machine learning

CUDA

Job description

Lead Software Engineer / Back-End Developer

As a Lead Software Engineer / Back-End Developer, you will join a cross‑functional team tasked with implementing software solutions to challenging, high‑impact problems. You will create infrastructure to process, store, and expose large and varied datasets that include imagery, structured and unstructured text, geospatial data, and more. Working alongside algorithm developers and end users, you will deploy advanced analytic components on various compute platforms, including both on‑prem and cloud environments, and build, demonstrate, and transition systems to partner organizations.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret security clearance, U.S. citizenship required
• Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or other engineering or scientific field with 2‑8+ relevant experience depending on the degree
• 5 years of experience developing, deploying, or maintaining enterprise software solutions
• Software team leadership experience, especially for distributed cross‑functional teams
• Strong problem‑solving, debugging, and analytical skills
• Knowledge of mobile operating systems (iOS/Android) and mobile applications
• Expertise in OOP languages, Linux command line tools, and shell scripting

Even Better

• Active TS/SCI security clearance
• Reverse engineering experience
• Experience designing/developing platform components such as Kubernetes, containers, etc.
• AWS tools proficiency including AWS security, Route 53, EC2 deployments, and other deployment tools
• Experience deploying ETL processes and/or machine learning models into production
• Familiarity with statistical and/or machine learning models
• Programming skills in CUDA
• Understanding of telecommunication networks

Pay Information

Full‑Time Salary Range: $180,000 - $220,000

The salary range listed is based on external market data. Offers are based on factors, such as but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, education, training, key skills/critical skills, security clearances, and prevailing market and business conditions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

STR is an equal opportunity employer. We are fully dedicated to hiring the most qualified candidate regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Reasonable Accommodation

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any portion of the employment process, email us at [e-mail] and provide your contact info.

Compliance

Pursuant to applicable federal law and regulations, positions at STR require employees to obtain national security clearances and satisfy the requirements for compliance with export control and other applicable laws.