Sr. Software Engineer

Embedded Alliance is seeking a Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer to design, develop, and deliver scalable software solutions for NGA, contributing across backend, frontend, and DevOps with opportunities for technical leadership as needed. The position requires a Top Secret with SCI eligibility and the ability to obtain a polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement scalable software using solid object-oriented design in Java or Python, including testing, debugging, and ongoing maintenance.
• Build and optimize high-performance RESTful services; design and fine-tune complex SQL queries and database schemas.
• Develop, deploy, and troubleshoot applications in Linux environments, addressing issues across both application and database layers.
• Participate in technical design discussions, influence architectural decisions, and uphold code quality through constructive reviews.
• Serve as a technical lead on complex tasks with minimal supervision, translating mission requirements into effective technical solutions.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required for the contract.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field with 8–12 years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree with 6–10 years of relevant experience.
• Professional experience with Java or Python for object-oriented applications.
• Strong background in REST APIs, SQL query optimization, and Linux deployment environments.
• Must possess Top Secret with SCI eligibility and be able to obtain a polygraph.

Technologies

• Java
• Python
• REST APIs
• SQL
• Linux
• AWS (S3, SQS, SNS, EC2, CloudFormation, RDS)
• OpenSearch, Elasticsearch
• GeoServer, PostGIS, ESRI
• Keycloak, Vault
• UI/UX frontend web development

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) 6% Match
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Position Overview

The role targets an experienced Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer capable of shaping and delivering scalable software solutions for NGA. You will contribute across the full stack with strong object-oriented programming expertise, solid backend development experience, and the flexibility to assist with frontend and DevOps work as needed, collaborating with cross-functional teams to produce reliable, maintainable systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Geospatial expertise, including familiarity with formats, tools, and standards such as OGC, GeoServer, PostGIS, and ESRI.
• Cloud and DevOps experience with multi-cloud architectures or specific AWS services (S3, SQS, SNS, EC2, CloudFormation, RDS).
• Experience in Intelligence Community environments or tools such as Keycloak and Vault.
• Knowledge of NoSQL technologies (OpenSearch/Elasticsearch) and UI/UX frontend development.
• Industry certifications such as AWS Certified Developer, Security+, CISSP, or SAFe Agile.

Job Type

Full-time

Pay

USD 160,000.00 – 192,000.00 per year

Work Location

Onsite, Gaithersburg, Maryland.