Software Engineer - TS/Polygraph

CyberCoders; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

PTO 20 days + birthday

12 Federal Holidays

401(k) match up to 10%

Employer-paid Medical, Dental, Vision

STD/LTD, AD&D & Life

Technology reimbursement

Education reimbursement

Job summary

CyberCoders is seeking a Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain secure, high-performance software systems. The role focuses on cloud-native applications using Java and Python on AWS, with an emphasis on robustness and security.

The ideal candidate has a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph, at least 7 years of federal contract experience, and resides in Maryland. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver mission-critical systems and advance DevOps practices.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph required.
• Residency in Maryland.
• 7+ years of experience on cleared federal contracts.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain backend services in Java and Python.
• Deploy cloud-native solutions on AWS (EC2, ECS/EKS, Lambda, RDS, S3, CloudWatch).
• Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines and automated tests.
• Apply secure coding practices with security engineers.
• Perform code reviews and mentor junior engineers.
• Troubleshoot production issues and perform root cause analysis.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and systems engineers.
• Document architecture, APIs, runbooks, and procedures.
• Optimize performance and cost in cloud environments; assist capacity planning.

Skills

Java

Python

AWS

Security fundamentals

CI/CD pipelines

Tools

EC2

ECS/EKS

Lambda

RDS

S3

CloudWatch

Job description

Software Engineer

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain secure, high-performance software systems. The role focuses on building cloud native applications and tooling using Java and Python on AWS, with an emphasis on robustness, scalability, and security. The ideal candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver mission-critical systems and continuously improve development practices and operational readiness.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain backend services and applications using Java and Python.
• Build and deploy cloud-native solutions on AWS, leveraging services such as EC2, ECS/EKS, Lambda, RDS, S3, and CloudWatch.
• Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle: requirements, design, implementation, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines and automated test suites to ensure high code quality and rapid, reliable releases.
• Apply secure coding practices and work with security engineers to integrate authentication, authorization, encryption, and logging controls.
• Perform code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and mentor junior engineers.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement long-term fixes and improvements.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and systems engineers to translate requirements into technical designs and deliverables.
• Document architecture, designs, APIs, runbooks, and operational procedures.
• Optimize application performance and cost in cloud environments; participate in capacity planning and scaling decisions.

Qualifications

• Must have TS/SCI Clearance with an active Polygraph
• Must be a Maryland Resident
• 7+ years of experience working on cleared federal contracts
• Proficiency in modern Java, AWS, and Python
• Solid understanding of networking, security fundamentals, and secure coding practices.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills, with experience working in cross-functional teams.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salaries: $150,000 - $250,000 (depending on experience)
• 20 days of PTO plus your birthday
• 12 Federal Holidays
• Up to 10% 401(k) match
• 100% Employer paid Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage with BlueCross/BlueShield
• Employer paid STD/LTD, AD&D & Life
• Technology Reimbursement
• Annual Training and continued education reimbursement