Mid Full Stack Software Engineer

E&M Technologies, Inc.; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

E&M Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Mid Full Stack Software Engineer to join our team in Alexandria, VA.

The role supports the Defense Resources and Infrastructure Office (DRI) with development across the complete stack, including backend services, APIs, and frontend capabilities. You will work with Python/Java, modern frontend frameworks, and cloud-based technologies, while collaborating with mission stakeholders to translate requirements into reliable software solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field or 4+ years of software engineering experience in lieu of degree.
• 3+ years of experience developing apps with Python, Java, or similar OO language.
• 2+ years of web development with frontend tech (React/Angular).
• Experience with backend services, RESTful APIs, and relational databases (PostgreSQL/SQL).
• Experience in Agile environments (Scrum/Kanban) and using Jira.

Responsibilities

• Develop, integrate, test, and maintain software from requirements to production.
• Collaborate with engineers, architects, product owners, and stakeholders to deliver reliable software.
• Use modern tools and cloud technologies to solve technical and mission problems.
• Develop backend services, APIs, data integrations, and user-facing features within established architectures.

Skills

Python

Java

Frontend frameworks

RESTful APIs

SQL

Agile practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Engineering / IT or related field

Tools

Jira

AWS

Kubernetes

CloudFormation

Job description

Description

POSITION: Mid Full Stack Software Engineer

WORK LOCATION: Alexandria, VA

JOB CATEGORY: Intelligence

JOB TYPE: Full-Time

REQUISITION ID: EM43-048

CITIZENSHIP: United States Citizen

CLEARANCE TYPE: TS/SCI W/CI Poly

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Up to 10%

E&M Technologies, Inc. is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, high‑performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. E&M provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

E&M Technologies, Inc. is currently seeking a Mid Full Stack Software Engineer to join our team in Alexandria, VA in support of the Defense Resources and Infrastructure Office (DRI). DRI's mission is to catalog and analyze military and civilian infrastructure and defense‑related resources that underpin a nation’s or group’s military capabilities-including transportation, logistics, defense economics, energy systems, arms trade, physical vulnerability to weapon effects, defense industries, and the operational environment-to support U.S. and allied planners, targeteers, warfighters, policymakers, partners, and acquisition official.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop, integrate, test, and maintain software capabilities from requirements through production delivery.
• Work across the technology stack and collaborate with other engineers, architects, product owners, and mission stakeholders to translate requirements into reliable and maintainable software solutions.
• Use modern development tools, frameworks, and cloud technologies to solve challenging technical and mission problems.
• Develop backend services, APIs, data integrations, and user-facing capabilities while working within established application architectures and engineering standards.
• Participate in technical design discussions, troubleshoot application issues, conduct code reviews, and contribute to improvements in software quality and maintainability.
• Work alongside senior engineers to evaluate technical approaches, learn new tools and technologies, and continuously improve the team's development and delivery practices.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical field, or additional software engineering experience in lieu of a degree and 4+ years of experience in software engineering, including developing, testing, integrating, or maintaining software applications
• 3+ years of experience developing applications using Python, Java, or another object-oriented programming language
• 2+ years of experience developing web applications using frontend technologies or frameworks, such as React or Angular
• Experience developing or integrating backend services and RESTful APIs
• Experience developing applications using relational databases, such as PostgreSQL, and working with SQL
• Experience working within Agile software development environments using methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban
• Experience using software development and task management tools, such as Jira
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must have and be capable of maintaining a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) clearance at the appropriate level

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience developing production applications with Python
• Experience developing enterprise web applications
• Experience with microservices, distributed systems, or event-driven architectures
• Experience with AWS cloud-native or serverless application development
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code technologies such as CloudFormation
• Experience building or maintaining CI/CD pipelines (Gitlab, Github Actions, Jenkins
• Experience with Kubernetes or other container orchestration technologies
• Experience with automated unit, integration, or end-to-end testing
• Experience with application authentication, authorization, logging, monitoring, or observability
• Experience working in DevSecOps software delivery environments

The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. E&M considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

E&M anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require E&M to shorten or extend the application window.

E&M is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. E&M provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

As part of the federal government’s transition to the Trusted Workforce 2.0 Continuous Vetting framework, the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) is expanding enrollment in the FBI Rap Back program for cleared industry personnel beginning April 1, 2026.

Rap Back (Record of Arrest and Prosecution Back) is a service provided by the FBI that allows authorized agencies to receive notifications if there are updates to an individual’s criminal history record while they hold a security clearance. This supports continuous vetting of cleared personnel.

Per DCSA guidance, we are required to provide the following FBI privacy advisements to all cleared employees:

• FBI Privacy Act Notice https://www.fbi.gov/how-we-can-help-you/more-fbi-services-and-information/compact-council/privacy-act-statement
• Noncriminal Justice Applicant’s Privacy Rights https://www.fbi.gov/how-we-can-help-you/more-fbi-services-and-information/compact-council/guiding-principles-noncriminal-justice-applicants-privacy-rights