Software Engineer

Footbridge Federal; Centreville (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

Footbridge Federal seeks a skilled engineer to build, deploy, and maintain web applications in cloud environments, connect REST APIs, and manage data ETL pipelines. Responsibilities include Linux administration, Bash scripting, and integrating AI/ML models with databases.

The role requires TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph, experience with Angular, Bootstrap, Material, and jQuery, and deployment on AWS or Azure. Familiarity with NoSQL/MySQL and project tracking tools is a plus.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph (FSP) is required.
• Experience with front-end libraries: Angular, Bootstrap, Material, jQuery.
• Cloud deployment on AWS or Azure.
• NoSQL and MySQL databases know-how.
• Linux administration, Bash scripting, and ETL processes.

Responsibilities

• Build, deploy, and maintain robust web applications in cloud environments.
• Create and connect REST APIs while managing data ETL pipelines.
• Handle Linux system administration duties and write Bash scripts for automation.
• Integrate AI/ML models and manage database systems.

Skills

TS/SCI FSP

Angular

Bootstrap

Material

jQuery

AWS

Azure

NoSQL

MySQL

Linux Bash

ETL

AI/ML

Tools

AWS

Azure

Job description

• Build, deploy, and maintain robust web applications in cloud environments.
• Create and connect REST APIs while managing data ETL pipelines.
• Handle Linux system administration duties and write Bash scripts for automation.
• Integrate AI/ML models and manage database systems.

Minimum Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph (FSP).
• Proficiency with front-end libraries and frameworks like Angular, Bootstrap, Material, and jQuery.
• Practical experience deploying applications on cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure.
• Solid understanding of NoSQL and MySQL databases.
• Experience with Linux administration, Bash scripting, and ETL processes.
• Knowledge of AI/ML model implementation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with cloud-based relational database services (RDS).
• Familiarity with Jira and Confluence for project tracking.

Required Skills

• Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph (FSP).
• Proficiency with front-end libraries and frameworks like Angular, Bootstrap, Material, and jQuery.
• Practical experience deploying applications on cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure.
• Solid understanding of NoSQL and MySQL databases.
• Experience with Linux administration, Bash scripting, and ETL processes.
• Knowledge of AI/ML model implementation.

Preferred Skills

• Experience working with cloud-based relational database services (RDS).
• Familiarity with Jira and Confluence for project tracking.

Security Clearance

• Level: TS/SCI

Travel or Schedule

• Flexible part-time hours supporting an established technical team.
• Health and Financial Foundation — Medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, disability coverage, and flexible spending accounts are described in the benefits page.
• Time Away and Flexibility Where Mission Permits — PTO, holidays, sick time, military leave, and flexible arrangements are supported where program and security requirements allow.
• Professional Development — The site references certification support, training, conferences, mentorship, internal mobility, and individual development planning.

About Footbridge

Mission

Footbridge Federal delivers engineering, cyber, mission IT, analytics, and cleared program support for defense, intelligence, federal civilian, homeland security, and research missions.

Culture

Mission Context Matters

Candidates should expect work tied to defense, intelligence, federal civilian, homeland, and research missions rather than generic commercial delivery.

Small-Team Accountability

The culture copy emphasizes ownership, communication, and practical execution across teams that work close to customers and program outcomes.

Growth With Technical Credibility

Career content supports hands-on technical growth, certifications, internal mobility, and program leadership without forcing one career track.

Benefits & why work here

• Health and Financial Foundation: Medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, disability coverage, and flexible spending accounts are described in the benefits page.
• Time Away and Flexibility Where Mission Permits: PTO, holidays, sick time, military leave, and flexible arrangements are supported where program and security requirements allow.
• Professional Development: The site references certification support, training, conferences, mentorship, internal mobility, and individual development planning.