What are the responsibilities and job description for the Software Engineer position at Haystack?
Working with a leading technology solutions provider specializing in intelligence and cybersecurity for federal government customers, you will be at the forefront of breaking technological barriers and solving real-world problems. This company offers a world-class, unique employee experience and is committed to hiring top talent.
The Role
The Role
- Design, develop, test, and maintain full-stack software capabilities for cyber-threat intelligence analysis.
- Develop and integrate user-interface, application-service, and data-layer components.
- Enhance existing applications while ensuring software quality, security, performance, and reliability.
- Troubleshoot complex software and integration issues across the application stack.
- Participate in technical design discussions, code reviews, testing, and release activities.
- Collaborate with mission stakeholders and engineering team members to refine requirements and deliver reliable software solutions.
- TS/SCI with agency-appropriate polygraph clearance.
- Twenty years of experience as a Software Engineer in programs of similar scope, type, and complexity, or a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science plus 16 years of experience, or a Master's degree plus 14 years of experience.
- Professional software development experience using Java and JavaScript.
- Experience with Node.js or comparable server-side JavaScript frameworks.
- Experience with modern front-end frameworks like Vue.js or Vuetify.
- Experience designing, querying, and maintaining relational databases (preferably PostgreSQL) and developing/integrating RESTful services.
- Proficiency with Git or a comparable source-control system.
- Automatic 20% contribution of gross compensation to a Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) IRA, fully vested from day one.
- Generous PTO plan (up to 200 hours annually) with flexibility to adjust allocation.
- Comprehensive voluntary benefits including medical, vision, dental, life, AD&D, short/long-term disability, and other insurances.
- Opportunities for employee referral bonuses and mobility across various contracts.