Principal Backend Software Engineer - HYBRID

Red Arch Solutions; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 220,000 - 224,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Arch Solutions is hiring a Principal Backend Software Engineer for a hybrid position in Annapolis Junction, Maryland. The ideal candidate will have at least 20 years of software engineering experience, proficient in Java, C++, or Python, and familiar with Git, SQL, Postgres, and AWS. Candidates must possess an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph. The salary range is $220,000–$224,000. This role includes working in an Agile environment and producing technical documentation.

Qualifications

• Twenty years of software engineering experience on similar projects.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
• Experience with developing and executing test procedures for software.

Responsibilities

• Build and test software components in an Agile environment.
• Produce clear technical documentation and ensure code quality.
• Collaborate effectively using Jira and Confluence.

Skills

Java

C++

Python

Git

SQL

Postgres

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Agile methodology

Jira

Confluence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Job description

Position Overview

Red Arch Solutions is hiring a Principal Backend Software Engineer to join a priority program in Annapolis Junction, Maryland. We are seeking a Backend Software Engineer with experience building and testing software components in an Agile environment, producing clear technical documentation, and ensuring high-quality code. The ideal candidate is proficient in Java, C++, or Python, works comfortably with Git, SQL, Postgres, AWS, and collaborates effectively using Jira and Confluence.

Hybrid telework position, up to 16 hours per week depending on tasking.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university plus Twenty (20) years of SWE experience on projects with similar software processes.

Note: Twenty four (24) years total of SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for candidates without a qualifying bachelor’s degree.

• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
• Experience assisting with development & execution of test procedures for software components
• Experience with generating & reviewing software/technical documentation
• Experience working in an Agile software development environment
• Experience using Jira and Confluence
• Ensuring quality control of all developed and modified software
• Experience with the following software development skills:
• Git
• Java, C++, Python
• Relational database, such as Postgres
• SQL
• Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• Salary range for this position: $220,000-224,000