JR Software Engineer 2

Probity Inc. is hiring a JR Software Engineer 2 to support a critical government program in Chantilly, VA by building secure, scalable software for Intelligence Community customers.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of scalable full-stack applications from requirements through deployment and sustainment
• Architect and implement backend services using Python and modern application frameworks
• Develop and integrate RESTful APIs for system interoperability, data exchange, and distributed functionality
• Design and optimize relational databases focused on performance, scalability, and maintainability
• Build and improve responsive user interfaces using JavaScript, Angular, and modern front-end practices
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and mission stakeholders to evaluate requirements, shape technical approaches, and deliver solutions
• Diagnose complex defects, integration issues, and performance problems; implement fixes that improve reliability
• Contribute through design reviews, peer code reviews, and engineering discussions while promoting strong development practices
• Support technical planning, estimation, testing, deployment, and long-term application sustainment
• Participate in Agile delivery activities and drive continuous improvement in development processes and engineering practices
• Ensure delivered application solutions meet security, performance, scalability, and maintainability objectives

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Approximately 10+ years of professional experience designing and delivering enterprise software solutions
• Advanced proficiency in Python for backend and application development
• Strong command of JavaScript and modern front-end development practices
• Expertise with Angular or comparable modern front-end frameworks
• Proven ability to design, develop, and integrate RESTful APIs within distributed applications
• Hands-on knowledge of Oracle databases, including SQL development, application integration, and data access
• Experience with relational database technologies such as PostgreSQL, SQL Server, or MySQL
• Ability to develop and maintain applications in Linux/Unix environments
• Knowledge of software engineering practices including version control, automated testing, peer reviews, and secure development principles
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and experience across the full software development lifecycle
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills for technical problem-solving

Technologies

• Python
• RESTful APIs
• JavaScript
• Angular
• Oracle, SQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, MySQL
• Linux/Unix
• FastAPI, SQLAlchemy
• AWS
• CI/CD, DevOps, Docker, Kubernetes
• Microservices
• Git, Jenkins, Terraform
• Elasticsearch, OpenSearch

Security Clearance

• Requires an ACTIVE Top Secret/SCI Clearance with Polygraph
• To be considered, you MUST have an ACTIVE Top Secret/SCI clearance with Polygraph

Desired Qualifications

• Hands-on development of APIs using FastAPI
• Working knowledge of SQLAlchemy or comparable ORM technologies for application-to-database integration
• Experience designing and deploying cloud-based applications, particularly in AWS environments
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and automated software delivery
• Exposure to Docker, Kubernetes, microservices, and other distributed application technologies
• Proficiency with development and infrastructure tools such as Git, Jenkins, Terraform, or similar platforms
• Knowledge of Elasticsearch, OpenSearch, or comparable search and analytics technologies
• Ability to provide technical direction, mentor engineers, or contribute to development standards
• Previous support of Intelligence Community or Department of Defense software development programs