Software Engineer - Backend

Position Title: Software Engineer

Location: Havre de Grace, MD; Onsite 60%; occasional local travel to visit customer

Reports To: Program Manager / Team Lead

Job Type: Full-time

Clearance Requirement:  Ability to obtain and hold a Secret Security clearance. A Top Secret (TS) or Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance is highly preferred.

Summary:

We're seeking a driven, go-getter of a Software Engineer to join our defense integration team. This isn't just about writing code—it's about slinging it with purpose, passion, and precision to support critical DoD operations. You'll be a key player, working seamlessly with our team to design, build, and maintain robust service solutions optimized for a distributed environment. Your focus will be on the core logic and critical back-end systems that enable command, control, and data flow across disparate environments. 

If you're ready to tackle complex challenges and make a real mission impact, this is the role for you. The right person for this role will be able to provide a link to a code repository showing personal projects. If you do not have a GitHub or similar repo where you tinker with projects at home, this position is not the right fit!

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop scalable and secure service-oriented software applications from end-to-end, focusing exclusively on core logic and back-end performance.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code in Go, implementing robust APIs, complex business logic, and efficient database interactions.
• Integrate software systems with defense-specific hardware and protocols, ensuring seamless, low-latency data flow and secure communication within distributed environments.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including systems engineers, product managers, and other developers, to rigorously define requirements and deliver high-quality products.
• Troubleshoot and debug complex issues across the entire service stack and integrated systems, providing timely and effective resolutions.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and best practices in distributed systems and Go development, continuously improving our core service architecture and development processes.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality, maintainability, and strict adherence to established security and performance standards.

Qualifications

Education: 

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

Experience:

• 5+ years of demonstrated experience as a core back-end or service-oriented developer, with a robust portfolio showcasing complex integration projects or scalable service architecture.

Skills:

• Proficiency or foundational understanding in the Go programming language including its concurrency model, standard library, and efficient ecosystem.
• Solid experience with Docker and containerization technologies for deploying and scaling distributed services.
• Strong knowledge of database systems (relational and/or NoSQL) such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MongoDB.
• Proven ability in RESTful API design and implementation for secure, high-throughput service communication.
• Experience with version control systems, particularly Git, in a collaborative team environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to autonomously tackle complex challenges in distributed environments.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts clearly to both engineering and non-technical stakeholders.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to travel as required.
• Standard office environment with occasional requirements to visit client sites, labs, or field environments.

Why Join Us?

• Impactful Work: Contribute to critical national security initiatives and make a real difference in protecting our nation.
• Cutting-Edge Technology: Work with the latest advancements in SIGINT and related fields.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development, training, and advancement within a growing company.
• Collaborative Environment: Join a team of highly skilled and supportive engineers who are passionate about their work.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive salary, generous PTO, health/dental/vision insurance, 401K matching, tuition reimbursement.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive Pay: Annual salary ranges from $130,000 to $190,000. Salaries depend on labor category, years of experience, education, skills relevant to the position, and type of contract.
• Benefits: Including Paid Time Off; 401K Contribution and Employer Match Contributions; and Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage.
• For the full list of LufCo Benefits, visit our website: https://www.lufburrow.com/careers 

Position availability can vary due to dynamic, evolving contract needs. This job posting being active does not guarantee an immediately available position matching its description. This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities and qualifications for this position. It is not an exhaustive list and may be subject to change based on the needs of the company.

LufCo provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 

LufCo Employees: This position qualifies for a Blue Award level referral bonus.  For more information, visit the Employee Portal.