Software Engineer-Mid

Description

The Software Engineer-Mid role supports the Intelligence Data Science Team on Digital-ISR initiatives at Special Operations Command Europe (SOCEUR), based at Patch Barracks in Stuttgart, Germany.

The position is contingent, pending a Government decision to proceed under the current contract.

The work supports a large U.S. government agency and its effort to keep the country safe and secure.

Iron EagleX (IEX) is a wholly owned subsidiary of the company (GDIT) that delivers agile IT and intelligence solutions, combining small-team flexibility with global scale.

Clearance: Top Secret/SCI must be currently held. Top Secret/SCI must also be obtainable. No Public Trust or other clearance is required.

Job family: Software Engineering. Requisition type: Regular.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain data-driven backend systems that deliver secure, high-performance search and analytics, with a focus on U.S. national security missions.
• Build applications in Python or JavaScript/TypeScript. For Python, the Streamlit library is preferred. React is used for JavaScript/TypeScript projects.
• Develop backend services for data ingestion and retrieval.
• Design APIs and microservices with Python Flask or FastAPI.
• Apply DevSecOps practices, including CI/CD and infrastructure-as-code.
• Carry out Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA) on Commercially Available Information (CAI), Publicly Available Information (PAI), and other datasets.
• Work with data stored in Postgres databases, accessed through SQLAlchemy.

Requirements

• Five or more years of related software development experience.
• A bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline.
• Proficiency in Python, Go, or Java for backend programming.
• Experience with search and data systems, AWS cloud infrastructure, and container orchestration with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Working knowledge of DevSecOps practices.
• Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript, React, and Python.
• Proficiency in Flask or FastAPI, and familiarity with relational and non-relational databases, including Postgres and Elasticsearch.
• Proficiency with Git, SQLAlchemy, and basic CI/CD pipeline support.
• Strong teamwork and software engineering skills.
• Familiarity with AWS, Docker, and DevSecOps tools is preferred.
• Current Top Secret/SCI clearance is required.
• US citizenship is required. Only US citizens are eligible, due to US Government contract requirements.
• No certifications are required.

Conditions

The role is onsite, five days a week, at Patch Barracks in Stuttgart, Germany.

Scheduled hours are 40 per week.

Travel is less than 10% of the time.

International assignment: total compensation varies by tax, social security, and immigration status, and by location. An international assignment may include allowances, premium uplifts, and relocation or transportation benefits on top of base salary.

The likely base salary range is $142,800 to $193,200. Actual pay depends on experience, geographic location, and possibly contractual requirements, and may fall outside this range. It is not a guaranteed amount.

Identity verification uses biometrics and artificial intelligence and is part of hiring. Candidates must be on camera during virtual interviews, and their picture may be taken to verify identity.

Equal opportunity employer, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

Benefits

• Medical plans, some with Health Savings Accounts, plus dental and vision plans for US-based employees.
• A 401(k) plan with pre-tax and post-tax contributions up to IRS limits and a company match.
• Full flex work weeks where possible, and paid time off including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave.
• Short and long-term disability, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness, and business travel and accident insurance, provided or available.
• An AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities.
• An internal mobility team that helps you reach your career goals.
• Military-friendly workplace.