Software Engineer
Defense Unicornsabout 3 hours ago
Remote, United StatesMid Level / Senior
Base Salary
$123k - $167k/yr
Responsibilities
- Partner with data architects and stakeholders to translate product requirements into technical solutions.
- Design, build, and maintain complex ETL/ELT workflows.
- Implement security protocols, including authentication and authorization.
- Create optimized transformations to clean, enrich, and model data using cloud-native tools.
- Ensure data quality, integrity, and compliance while maintaining metadata and lineage.
- Refactor and modernize existing on-prem systems into distributed, cloud-based services.
- Contribute to the design of authentication and identity management frameworks.
- Participate in architectural discussions, code reviews, and technical improvements.
- Drive best practices in microservice design, testing, and CI/CD automation.
- Collaborate with partner company engineers and stakeholders for optimal solutions.
- Integrate software products with existing defense systems for seamless interoperability.
- Own architecture decisions and ensure technical quality across the engineering team.
- Develop comprehensive documentation including design specifications and user manuals.
- Stay updated on emerging technologies to inform product enhancements.
- Provide technical mentorship and elevate engineering standards across the team.
- Communicate effectively with engineers and stakeholders at all levels.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience for mid-level or 5+ years for senior-level software engineering.
- Expert proficiency in at least one modern programming language (e.g., Go, TypeScript, Python).
- Strong understanding of system design, API development, and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure).
- Deep knowledge of database design, schema design, and query optimization.
- Experience leading teams in decomposing complex monolithic applications into microservices.
- Familiarity with Core Kubernetes Concepts including Controllers and Operators.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
- Analytical mindset with high attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- Experience working in a remote environment and managing time efficiently.
Benefits
- 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums.
- 401k retirement plan with company stock options.
- Flexible Time Off (FTO) plus all Federal Holidays.
- Paid parental leave and reimbursement for approved trainings/subscriptions.
- Coverage for travel, lodging, and fees for conferences.