Software Engineer

Codescratch is currently seeking a self-motivated and talented Software Engineer to build some cutting-edge analytics and tools in support of cyber mission space. Join our team to contribute to innovative engineering projects, creating reliable, scalable, and high-performing software for efficient data processing and informed decision-making. This position is ideal for individuals who are passionate about designing efficient, secure, and scalable software and thrive in a collaborative environment. You'll own your technical designs, help shape the big picture. This is your chance to work on real-world challenges in a place where you can learn and grow while supporting mission-critical applications. The ideal candidate will be an experienced software engineer with a strong foundation in designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality software solutions. Collaboration and innovation are at the core of this role, requiring a proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous learning. This position allows for a hybrid schedule but requires candidates to be local to the MD or Northern VA/DC Metro area. Key Responsibilities:
Design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-performance back-end services, APIs, and UI for data management and visualization tools. Optimize database performance, data modeling, and processing for large-scale applications. Enhance existing back-end architecture to improve system responsiveness, security, and scalability. Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment. Work alongside program managers, UX designers, software engineers, hardware engineers, subject matter experts, and customers. Conduct ongoing code documentation, code coverage, and build version control. Develop ongoing unit-based tests and regression tests, create acceptance criteria for QC, conduct peer-review w/ other team members, and review code for others. Practice and improve on Agile/Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) development methodologies and tools. Optimize software performance by identifying bottlenecks and implementing improvements. Why Codescratch? Codescratch, is a leading software services company that specializes in developing innovative solutions, driving improvements, and optimizing operations in the public and private sectors. Proven track record of success in tackling complex, large-scale challenges that demand out-of-the-box thinking and innovative approaches. Our focus is on delivering maximum value to our customers, mitigating risks and ensuring the highest quality and efficiency. We provide unprecedented mission successes through software innovations, and could not do it without our amazing employees. As a group of software engineers that have worked together over a decade in the defense industry, we set out to create an organization that chose the best and left off the worst of our employment experiences. We decided to form a company that would focus on people and the work while setting aside bureaucracy and egos. We are a small company that focuses on our employees first. We are committed to reducing operational expenditures and optimizing administrative procedures, prioritizing employee compensation over corporate infrastructure investment. Highlights of our benefits package: We are proud to offer a stellar 401(k) plan on day one. Codescratch contributes 15% of your earnings each pay period, on top of any contribution you choose to make. No vesting schedule, no lump sum, no gotchas. Our team members stick around because they love the company, not because of gimmicks.
Contribute 12% of your rate towards your premium for healthcare, vision and dental.
Flexibility - get paid for every hour that you work, even if it's over 40. Education/training allowances.
We invest in you and cover the cost of certifications relevant to your job. We also reimburse some of the cost for books, audiobooks and online video courses. Basic Qualifications: Three(3)+ years of relevant Software Engineering/Development experience
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. One year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education. Relevant certifications may be substituted for education or years of experience
Programming skills in Python (Django, DRF, FastAPI) or React/TypeScript with Material UI, Git, SQL, Playwright/Cypress Test Libraries, Testing, Debugging. Experience with Data Visualization, RESTful APIs, RESTful Web Services, Orchestration and Containerization (e.g. Kubernetes, Docker). Experience with Golang, Kotlin/Java, and/or Python
U.S. citizenship required
Active TS/SCI w. poly Clearance required
Must be local or willing to relocate to the DMV Metropolitan area
Preferred Skills and Experience:
Familiarity in database architecture, user experience (UX), and software development/deployment processes, including toolkits such as Git, Artifactory, and SonarQube
Knowledgeable in Artificial Intelligence, specifically Large Language Models
A strong understanding of cybersecurity best practices, encryption methods, and secure coding techniques
Familiar with observability tools, including Prometheus, Grafana, and the ELK stack
Ability to effectively communicate intricate technical information to individuals with non-technical backgrounds and to senior leadership
Experience with Machine Learning Analytics
Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Experience with asynchronous messaging systems (RabbitMQ, Apache Kafka, etc.)
Experience monitoring application performance with metrics (Prometheus, InfluxDB, Grafana) and logs with ELK Stack (ElsticSearch, Logstash, Kibana)
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
Experience working independently to solve complex problems Salary Range Pay range $165,000 - $225,000. (Plus Benefits) The pay range for this job level is a general estimated guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.