North Point Technology · 2 months ago
Software Engineer SME (TS/SCI and able to obtain a Polygraph)
Gaithersburg, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expNorth Point Technology is seeking a Software Engineer SME to join the Chinook Program, where you’ll help design and develop modern applications that support GEOINT data access, visualization, and dissemination. In this role, you will lead the design and development of scalable applications and services that power GEOINT production, collaborating closely with customer Product Owners and cross-functional teams to deliver secure, high-performance solutions.
AnalyticsCyber SecurityGeospatialSoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Serve as the lead software engineer and technical advisor for enterprise applications under the Chinook Program
Design, build, and maintain enterprise-grade microservices and APIs that support GEOINT data workflows
Lead Agile development sprints, guide architectural decisions, and enforce DevSecOps best practices
Develop and optimize containerized applications for deployment in classified AWS (C2S/GovCloud) or IC ITE environments
Collaborate with mission stakeholders, analysts, and developers to translate mission requirements into technical solutions
Ensure compliance with customer and IC-wide cybersecurity, data governance, and interoperability standards (OGC, NSG, etc.)
Mentor junior engineers, conduct code reviews, and contribute to long-term technical strategy and documentation
Qualification
Required
Active Top Secret / SCI clearance (with CI Polygraph eligibility)
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field with 12–15 years of relevant experience, or Master's degree with 10–13 years of relevant experience
Proficiency in Web: HTML, CSS, JSON, Ajax, REST APIs
Proficiency in Languages: Python, Java, JavaScript, Go
Proficiency in Frameworks: React, Angular, Vue.js, jQuery, Spring Boot, Django, Node.js, Flask, or Svelte
Proficiency in Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure, or similar
Proficiency in Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, or SQL Server
Proficiency in Operating Systems: Windows, Linux
Proficiency in Version Control: Git
Hands-on experience with AWS (C2S/GovCloud) and Infrastructure-as-Code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation)
Demonstrated success building and deploying containerized services using Docker and Kubernetes
Experience with DevSecOps toolchains such as GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins, SonarQube, Nexus, Keycloak, and Vault
Deep understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies and tools (JIRA, Confluence)
Familiarity with GEOINT and IC data standards such as OGC WMS/WFS and NSG specifications
Preferred
Experience with frontend web development and UI/UX design
Familiarity with NoSQL databases (OpenSearch/Elasticsearch)
Exposure to multi-cloud environments (AWS, IBM, Google, Azure, Oracle)
Experience with AWS services such as S3, SQS, SNS, EC2, CloudFormation, and RDS
Understanding of GEOINT functional requirements or related IC systems
Advanced certifications such as AWS Certified Developer or Solutions Architect, CISSP, SAFe Agile, or similar
Benefits
Excellent compensation
Benefits
Flexible work-life balance
Company
North Point Technology
North Point Technology, a Woman Owned Small-Business based in Reston, VA, was formed in 2005 with the belief that small business plays an integral role in our government's defense mission.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase