Mid-Level Software Engineer (Distributed Web Applications & Cloud)

Neural Solutions; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 148,000 - 177,000; Full time

Job summary

Neural Solutions in Columbia, MD is seeking a seasoned Software Engineer to design and maintain large-scale distributed web applications. You will build robust, scalable systems using JavaScript/TypeScript and Python, and apply DevOps automation to cloud-native environments.

You will develop and maintain Node.js backends, architect microservices, implement CI/CD pipelines, and collaborate with security researchers to integrate best practices.

Qualifications

• Experience with professional software development in JavaScript, TypeScript, and Python.
• Knowledge of building and maintaining enterprise-grade, distributed web applications and system architectures.
• Experience with DevOps automation, cloud service providers (e.g., AWS), and Infrastructure-as-Code methodologies.
• Knowledge of modern software engineering principles, including version control, testing frameworks, and agile workflows.
• Experience with high-side development environments and non-attributed network configurations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain large-scale, distributed web applications using Node.js, TypeScript and Python.
• Architect scalable microservices and backend systems that support high-performance data processing and communication.
• Utilize DevOps automation tools and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaaS) to deploy and manage services in commercial cloud environments.
• Create robust CI/CD pipelines to ensure the continuous delivery of secure and reliable software updates.
• Collaborate with security researchers to integrate engineering best practices into advanced security operations and vulnerability research projects.
• Collaborate with users and analysts to improve tooling and mission capabilities.

Skills

JavaScript/TypeScript/Python

Cloud & DevOps practices

Distributed systems design

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical field

Tools

AWS

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Job description

Software Engineer

We are seeking a seasoned Software Engineer for development and maintenance of large-scale, distributed web applications. In this role, you will focus on building robust, scalable systems using modern JavaScript/TypeScript frameworks and Python, while leveraging DevOps automation to manage cloud-native environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain large-scale, distributed web applications using Node.js, TypeScript and Python.
• Architect scalable microservices and backend systems that support high-performance data processing and communication.
• Utilize DevOps automation tools and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaaS) to deploy and manage services in commercial cloud environments.
• Create robust CI/CD pipelines to ensure the continuous delivery of secure and reliable software updates.
• Collaborate with security researchers to integrate engineering best practices into advanced security operations and vulnerability research projects.
• Collaborate with users and analysts to improve tooling and mission capabilities

Required Skills

• Experience with professional software development in JavaScript, TypeScript, and Python.
• Knowledge of building and maintaining enterprise-grade, distributed web applications and system architectures.
• Experience with DevOps automation, cloud service providers (e.g., AWS), and Infrastructure-as-Code methodologies.
• Knowledge of modern software engineering principles, including version control, testing frameworks, and agile workflows.
• Experience with high-side development environments and non-attributed network configurations.

Nice To Have

• Experience or interest in offensive cyber operations, vulnerability research, and software reverse engineering.
• Knowledge of Android application architecture and experience or interest in mobile vulnerability research.
• Experience with low-level programming in C/C++ and utilizing debuggers such as gdb or similar tools.

Experience Required: 8 years with Bachelor's degree in technical field, or 12 years without degree

Location: Columbia, MD

Clearance: TS/SCI with Polygraph required

Salary Range: $148,000 - $177,000