Senior Software Engineer

Defense Unicorns

. Drive transformation from legacy, on-premises software to a modern, cloud-native platform .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $185,000 - $246,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cloud-native software engineering, focusing on modernizing legacy systems and ensuring data quality and compliance. Proficient in leading project delivery, mentoring engineering teams, and integrating software products within defense systems.

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Cloud-Native Software EngineeringModern Programming Languages (Go, TypeScript, Python)API Development and Design (RESTful Services)Database Design and Query OptimizationMicroservices Architecture

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Hard Skills

Software Lifecycle ManagementData Transformation and ModelingAuthorization and Data GovernanceKubernetes ConceptsWorkflow Orchestration

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsAnalytical Problem-SolvingCollaboration SkillsAttention to DetailTime Management

Tools & Technologies

AWSAzureFastAPIASP.NETCI/CD Automation

Industry Keywords

Department of DefenseSoftware ModernizationInteroperabilitySecurity ComplianceRole-Based Access Control

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ASP.NETAWSAzureCloudKubernetesMicroservicesPythonTypeScriptGo.NET

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive transformation from legacy, on-premises software to a modern, cloud-native platform
Design and build a next-generation cloud-native maintenance planning and execution tool
Own end-to-end project delivery from development through user acceptance testing, production transition, and sustainment
Work with stakeholders across multiple vendors, platform engineering teams, and government organizations
Shape technical requirements and partner with software engineers, data architects, and platform engineers
Create optimized data transformations to clean, enrich, and model data using cloud-native tools
Ensure data quality, integrity, compliance, metadata, and lineage
Refactor and modernize on-premises systems into distributed cloud-based services
Contribute to authentication, identity management, and RBAC/ABAC framework design
Participate in architecture discussions, code reviews, and technical improvements
Drive best practices in microservices, testing, observability, and CI/CD automation
Integrate software products with existing defense systems while ensuring interoperability and security compliance
Own architecture decisions and technical quality across the engineering team
Develop design specifications, user manuals, and maintenance guides
Mentor engineers and elevate engineering standards
Influence product direction through understanding of user needs and system constraints
Travel 15–20%

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years (senior) or 10+ years (staff) experience with software engineering
Experience building a software tool with core focuses on software lifecycle and management
Expert level proficiency in at least one modern programming language, such as Go, TypeScript, or Python, with ability to write idiomatic, testable code
Strong understanding of system design, API development, workflow orchestration, relational databases, and cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure
Deep knowledge of database design, schema design, indexing, and query optimization
Experience leading decomposition of complex monolithic applications into small, independent services communicating with lightweight APIs
Modern API design experience using RESTful services and tools such as FastAPI, ASP.NET, or equivalent
Experience implementing authorization and data governance, security telemetry pipelines, policy enforcement, and role-based access control
Familiarity with core Kubernetes concepts, including Controllers, Operators, and CRDs
Familiarity with Department of Defense acquisition or sustainment software modernization projects
Strong communication and collaboration skills, including conveying technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences
Analytical, problem-solving mindset with high attention to detail
Experience working proactively, managing time efficiently, and thriving in a remote work environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical/Dental/Vision
Premiums are 100% Company Paid
Health Savings Account
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401k Retirement Plan
Company Stock Options
Home Office Budget
Flexible Time Off (FTO)
Federal Holidays
One week for Thanksgiving
Two weeks for Christmas and New Year’s
Paid Parental Leave
Reimbursement for approved trainings/subscriptions
Conferences (travel, lodging, and fees)