Software Engineer with Security Clearance

Base-2 Solutions; Maryland; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Dental & vision coverage

Job summary

Base-2 Solutions is seeking a talented Software Engineer in Maryland to join a defense-focused team. The role involves designing, developing, testing, and maintaining software across the full SDLC, with collaboration from DevOps and system engineers to deliver secure, high-quality solutions.

The ideal candidate will have strong programming skills in Java, C++, Python, and JavaScript, experience with modern frameworks, CI/CD, cloud platforms, and a commitment to security standards such as NIST

Qualifications

• Proficient in Java, C++, C#, Python, and JavaScript.
• Experience with Spring, React, Node.js, Bootstrap, .NET.
• Familiarity with IDEs such as Eclipse, IntelliJ, Visual Studio, VS Code, PyCharm.
• Experience on Linux/Unix/Windows/macOS environments.
• Knowledge of databases: Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, SQL Server.
• Version control: Git, GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, SVN.
• Build/CI tools: Maven, Gradle, Jenkins, Bamboo, Ant.
• Containerization/orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift.
• CI/CD and DevOps practices; cloud: AWS, Azure, GCP; agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, tests, and maintains software applications per customer requirements.
• Participates in full SDLC from requirements to maintenance.
• Writes clean, documented code across languages.
• Conducts code reviews, unit and integration testing, debugging.
• Collaborates with system engineers and DevOps to integrate solutions.
• Identifies enhancements to improve existing systems and performance.
• Ensures security requirements and standards are met (NIST, DoD, RMF).
• Documents designs, user guides, and system diagrams.
• Supports deployment, version control, and configuration management.

Skills

Java

C++

C#

Python

JavaScript

Go

Security practices

DevOps collaboration

Ruby

Scala

Tools

Spring

React

Node.js

.NET

Eclipse/IDEA/VS Code

Linux/Unix/Windows

Docker

Kubernetes

Jenkins

OpenShift

Git/GitHub/GitLab

Job description

Job Description Position Summary Base-2 Solutions is seeking a talented and adaptable Software Engineer to join our growing team. Our Software Engineers are vital to developing cutting-edge solutions that support national defense and critical mission objectives. We are looking for individuals with strong programming skills, a solid understanding of software development lifecycles, and the ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate creativity, technical excellence, and the ability to solve complex problems while maintaining high coding standards and adhering to security requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, tests, and maintains software applications and systems based on customer requirements.
• Participates in the full software development lifecycle (SDLC), including requirements gathering, design, coding, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
• Writes clean, efficient, and well-documented code in various programming languages.
• Conducts code reviews, unit testing, integration testing, and troubleshooting to ensure software quality.
• Collaborates with system engineers, DevOps teams, and stakeholders to integrate software solutions into larger systems and platforms.
• Identifies opportunities to improve existing software systems and recommends enhancements or optimizations.
• Ensures adherence to security best practices and compliance standards (NIST, DoD, IC, RMF).
• Develops and maintains technical documentation, including design specifications, user guides, and system diagrams.
• Supports deployment, version control, and configuration management processes.
• Stays up-to-date with emerging technologies, frameworks, and industry trends.

Required Qualifications

• Strong programming skills in some or all of the following languages: Java, C++, C#, Python, JavaScript, Go, Ruby, Scala.
• Experience with software development frameworks such as Spring, Angular, React, Node.js, Bootstrap, .NET.
• Familiarity with IDEs and tools including Eclipse, IntelliJ IDEA, Visual Studio, VS Code, PyCharm, NetBeans.
• Experience with operating systems including Linux, Unix, Windows, macOS.
• Knowledge of databases such as Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Microsoft SQL Server.
• Experience with version control systems like Git, GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, SVN.
• Familiarity with build and automation tools including Maven, Gradle, Jenkins, Bamboo, Ant.
• Experience with containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipeline tools and integration with DevOps practices.
• Experience with cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and familiarity with cloud-native development.
• Understanding of software development methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Waterfall.
• Experience with collaboration and issue tracking tools like JIRA, Confluence, ServiceNow.
• Familiarity with security requirements and compliance frameworks including NIST SP 800-53, DoD STIGs, RMF, ICD 503.
• Experience with scripting languages for automation such as Bash, PowerShell, Python.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications such as AWS Developer Associate, Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer, Security+, Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD).

Required Education and Experience Equivalency

None specified.

Required Certifications

None specified.

Required Security Clearance

• Active Top Secret/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph

Equal Employment Opportunity Base-2 Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Pay & Benefit Highlights Compensation

• Competitive fixed salary or hourly pay (based on experience, skills, location, and internal equity).
• Employee referral bonuses up to $10,000 per hired referral.
• Additional bonus opportunities for exceptional performance and contributions to business development and company growth (role-dependent).

Health

• 100% company-paid medical premiums for employees and eligible dependents.
• Choose from multiple plan options with CareFirst, Kaiser, and UnitedHealthcare, including PPO, POS, HMO, and HSA-compatible plans.
• 100% company-paid dental premiums for employees and eligible dependents.
• 100% company-paid vision premiums for employees and eligible dependents.

Income Protection

• 100% company-paid premiums for short-term disability.
• 100% company-paid premiums for long-term disability.
• 100% company-paid premiums for accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D).
• 100% company-paid premiums for life insurance up to $200,000.

Retirement

• 401(k) with immediate vesting: 4% company match plus a 4% non-elective company contribution (8% total).
• 401(k) pre-tax and Roth options.

Leave

• Up to 20 days of flexible paid time off (PTO).
• 11 paid floating holidays.

Work-Life Balance

• Flexible work schedules, including flex time and compressed work periods (contract and project-dependent).