As a Sr. Software Engineer, you’ll join our client's dynamic technology team and build innovative software solutions, to make an impact across the federal government. You will play a pivotal role in developing and maintaining our software applications, contributing to the growth and success of our company, and supporting our customer’s National Security programs.

Our client knows that you can’t have great technology services without amazing people. Our client is obsessed withtheir people and has led a two-decade legacy of building the best and brightest teams. Because they know our future relies on our deep understanding and relentless focus on our people, they live by their mission: A passion for their people. Value for their customers. 

Responsibilities: 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand project requirements and objectives.
• Design, develop, test, and deploy robust and scalable web applications.
• Create and maintain both front-end and back-end components of our software stack.
• Work with various programming languages and frameworks, such as JavaScript, Python, Ruby on Rails, React, Angular, or Vue.js.
• Integrate third-party APIs and services to enhance application functionality.
• Optimize application performance and ensure its security, scalability, and reliability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, bugs, and system errors.
• Stay up-to-date with industry best practices and emerging technologies to drive innovation.
• Collaborate with the team to develop and maintain documentation for code and technical processes.
• Participate in code reviews, knowledge sharing, and mentorship of junior developers.

Required: 

• Kubernetes (K8)

Must Have's: 

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Secret or above security clearance.
• Proven experience as a Full Stack Software Engineer or similar role.
• Strong proficiency in both front-end and back-end technologies, including but not limited to HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Node.js, PostgreSQL, and various databases.
• Familiarity with web development frameworks and libraries (e.g., React, Angular, Express.js, Django, Ruby on Rails).
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC), to set up and configure cloud services, ensuring the scalability and reliability of web applications.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and deployment tools.
• Extensive experience building high-performance web services and APIs, especially when working on microservices within cloud-native architecture.
• Solid understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and best coding practices.
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills. Be able to adapt and learn quickly in a dynamic work environment.
• Strong passion for software development and staying updated with the latest industry trends. Knowledge of configuration management and automation tools to help with server provisioning, configuration, and maintenance.

Salary: $190,000 - $205,000

Location: Reston, VA

Schedule:  Hybrid: 1 day onsite Reston, VA

Mission Box Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value the benefits of diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other attribute or protected characteristic by law. Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for potential access to classified information. Accordingly, US Citizenship is required. Our strategic partner is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract of employment and are subject to change at the discretion of our strategic partner.