Lead Software Engineer

NT Concepts is a dynamic and innovative company dedicated to addressing the most critical challenges in National Security. We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer to join our team and contribute to our mission-driven work.

At NT Concepts, we value initiative, creativity, and continuous self-improvement. If you are a motivated and talented software engineer looking for a challenging and rewarding role, we encourage you to apply. Join our team and discover new opportunities for growth and development.

Clearance: An active Secret clearance is required. Candidates with an active TS/SCI or TS/SCI with Polygraph are strongly preferred. U.S. citizenship is required.

Location: Chantilly, VA with 50% remote flexibility

As a Senior Software Engineer on our solutions delivery team, you will have the opportunity to work on high-impact projects that drive the digital transformation of critical government systems. You will collaborate with a talented team to design, develop, and deploy cutting-edge solutions that make a meaningful difference.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to explore new ideas and technologies, and drive the adoption of lean agile practices
• Design, develop, and deploy software solutions using modern tech stacks and Ops methodologies (DataOps/DevSecOps/MLOps)
• Work closely with customers to understand their unique technical and data challenges, and develop creative solutions to address them
• Take ownership of code quality, testing, and iteration, with a focus on continuous improvement and automation
• Coding solutions that adhere to customer security and requirements 
• Ensure compliance with software design, development, testing, integration, and sustainment standards
• Research technology solutions, prioritize assignments, and work to resolve issues based on customer and business requirements
• Ensure that products are designed and developed for scalability, robustness, maintainability, and interoperability
• Create, implement, and adopt Development Best Practices

Qualifications: 

• 6+ years of experience with full-stack software development leveraging multiple programming languages (e.g. Python, Django, Angular, TypeScript) 
• Clearance: An active Secret clearance is required. Candidates with an active TS/SCI or TS/SCI with Polygraph are strongly preferred. U.S. citizenship is required.
• Experience with containerization software (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker) 
• Experience with cloud container orchestration and deployment (e.g., Fargate, ACI, EKS/ECS, GKE, AKS)
• Experience with API design and implementation 
• Experience working with a DevOps team
• Experience working with databases (e.g. PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, etc.) to include:
  • Basic understanding of relational database design principles (e.g. Normalization vs Denormalization)
  • General knowledge of database administration concepts (e.g. users, schemas, constraints)
  • Basic query development experience
• Experience supporting code reviews
• Experience working in a fast-paced agile environment
• Demonstrated proficiency with Git version control systems
• Proven experience with modern tech stacks and Ops methodologies (DataOps/DevSecOps/MLOps)
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, agile environment
• Strong desire to learn, grow, and improve, with a focus on delivering high-quality solutions that meet customer need

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preferred candidates present experience working on the backend with a Model-View-Controller (MVC) design pattern
• Experience working with Python for backend development is ideal
• Preferred experience with Fargate container environments
• Experience developing long-running ETL processes
• Experience with Cloud Providers, preferably AWS
• Preferred Certifications include Amazon Developer Associate, Amazon Solutions Architect Associate
• Demonstrated ability to effectively engage with Sponsor Information System Security Managers (ISSMs) to ensure security compliance of software

Physical Requirements: 

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 10-15 pounds at times.

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About NT Concepts

Founded in 1998 and headquartered in the Washington DC Metro area, NT Concepts is a private, mid-tier company with clients spanning the Intelligence and Defense communities. We deliver end-to-end ​data and technology solutions ​that advance the moderniza