Mid-Level Software Engineer

Eighty20 Collective; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off

Relocation assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Eighty20 Collective is seeking a highly skilled software engineer to design, develop, test, and maintain full‑stack applications in a cloud‑native environment. You will build modern web apps, REST APIs, and microservices leveraging AWS, Docker, and Kubernetes.

The role requires active TS/SCI clearance and U.S. citizenship, with a strong background in secure coding, RMF/STIGs, and agile teams. In-person, full‑time, Chantilly, VA with competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with ability to obtain and sustain a polygraph.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Bachelor's degree with 4–8 years of relevant experience, or Master's with 2–6 years of experience.
• Proficiency in Python, Java, JavaScript, or Go.
• Experience with modern front-end or back-end frameworks (React, Angular, Vue.js, Spring Boot, Node.js, Django, Flask).
• Experience building and consuming REST APIs.
• Experience with AWS or Azure.
• Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server).
• Familiarity with Git and CI/CD tooling (GitLab CI, Jenkins).
• Comfort with Agile environments (JIRA, Confluence).
• Understanding of software architecture, OO design, and secure coding practices.
• Familiarity with RMF, STIGs, or other government security standards.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
• Ability to quickly learn new technologies and adapt to changing needs.
• Preferred: UI/UX and responsive web development, OpenSearch/Elasticsearch, IaC tools (Terraform/Ansible), AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, SQS/SNS, CloudFormation), GovCloud or C2S, Intelligence Community or Federal Government背景, geospatial tech (GeoServer, PostGIS, OGC APIs, Esri ArcGIS).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain full-stack applications.
• Build modern web applications, REST APIs, and microservices.
• Develop cloud-native solutions using AWS, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle.
• Work in Agile Scrum teams.
• Collaborate with product owners, mission users, engineers, architects, and stakeholders.
• Support CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices.
• Conduct code reviews and champion clean, maintainable software.
• Troubleshoot production issues and fix defects.
• Mentor junior developers and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Top Secret/SCI clearance

Python

Java

JavaScript

Go

React

Angular

Vue.js

Spring Boot

Node.js

Django

Flask

REST APIs

AWS

Azure

Docker

Kubernetes

PostgreSQL

MySQL

SQL Server

Git

GitLab CI

Jenkins

JIRA

Confluence

Agile

Object‑oriented design

Secure coding practices

RMF/STIGs

UI/UX

Elasticsearch/OpenSearch

Terraform

Ansible

GeoServer

PostGIS

ArcGIS

Education

Bachelor's degree + 4–8 years experience

Master's degree + 2–6 years experience

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Ansible

OpenSearch/Elasticsearch

Job description

Requirements

Must have:

• We require an active Top Secret/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain and sustain a polygraph.
• We require U.S. citizenship.
• We require a bachelors degree plus 4–8 years of relevant experience, or a masters degree plus 2–6 years of experience.
• We are looking for experience in one or more of the following languages: Python, Java, JavaScript, or Go.
• We want experience with modern front-end or back-end frameworks such as React, Angular, Vue.js, Spring Boot, Node.js, Django, or Flask.
• We require experience building and using REST APIs.
• We expect experience with AWS or Azure.
• We require hands‑on experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• We want experience working with relational databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or SQL Server.
• We require familiarity with Git and CI/CD tooling such as GitLab CI or Jenkins.
• We want comfort working in Agile environments using JIRA and Confluence.
• We look for understanding of software architecture, object-oriented design, and secure coding practices.
• We value familiarity with RMF, STIGs, or other government security standards.
• We want strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
• We prefer candidates who can quickly learn new technologies and adapt to changing needs.
• Preferred qualifications include UI/UX and responsive web development, OpenSearch or Elasticsearch, Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform or Ansible, AWS services such as EC2, S3, RDS, SQS/SNS, and CloudFormation, AWS GovCloud or C2S experience, Intelligence Community or Federal Government background, and geospatial technologies such as GeoServer, PostGIS, OGC APIs, or ESRI ArcGIS.

Responsibilities:

• We design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain full-stack applications.
• We build modern web applications, REST APIs, and microservices.
• We develop cloud‑native solutions using AWS, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• We participate in the full software development lifecycle.
• We work in Agile Scrum teams.
• We collaborate with product owners, mission users, engineers, architects, and other stakeholders.
• We support CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices.
• We conduct code reviews and champion clean, maintainable software.
• We troubleshoot production issues and fix defects.
• We mentor junior developers and help drive continuous improvement.

Company:

We are a collaborative Agile team building secure, scalable, cloud‑native applications that support critical national security and GEOINT missions. You will work alongside experienced engineers, architects, and mission experts on software that has real operational impact. This is a full‑time, in‑person role with a salary of $150,000 per year and benefits that include 401(k) with matching, dental, health, life, and vision insurance, flexible scheduling, paid time off, referral bonuses, relocation assistance, and tuition reimbursement.