Northpoint · 2 months ago
Software Engineer Senior (TS/SCI and able to obtain a Polygraph)
Tucson, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
6+ years expNorth Point Technology is seeking a Senior Level Software Engineer 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'll lead full-stack software development efforts that advance national security missions and mentor junior engineers while collaborating with mission stakeholders to deliver resilient, cloud-native solutions.
CharityHealth CareMedicalMental HealthNon ProfitTherapeutics
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead design, development, and deployment of enterprise software and services supporting GEOINT mission applications
Architect and implement secure, scalable microservices within AWS GovCloud or C2S environments
Mentor and guide junior and mid-level engineers; conduct peer reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards
Build and deploy applications through DevSecOps pipelines using Infrastructure-as-Code and container orchestration tools
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including DevOps engineers, UI/UX designers, analysts, and product owners
Translate complex mission requirements into reliable, maintainable technical solutions
Ensure all software meets IC cybersecurity and accreditation standards (e.g., RMF, STIGs)
Qualification
Required
Active Top Secret / SCI clearance (with CI Polygraph eligibility)
Bachelor's in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field with 8–12 years of experience, or Master's degree with 6–10 years of 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
Strong understanding of modern software design patterns and secure coding practices
Hands-on experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and DevSecOps tools (GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins, SonarQube, Nexus, Terraform)
Experience developing and deploying software in classified cloud environments (C2S, AWS GovCloud)
Familiarity with Agile development and secure software lifecycle methodologies
Self-motivated with a demonstrated ability to learn and apply new technologies
Preferred
Experience with UI/UX design and modern frontend development
Working knowledge of NoSQL databases (OpenSearch/Elasticsearch)
Exposure to multi-cloud architectures (AWS, IBM, Google, Azure, Oracle)
Hands-on experience with AWS services such as S3, SQS, SNS, EC2, CloudFormation, and RDS
Familiarity with geospatial data formats, tools, and standards (OGC, GeoServer, PostGIS, ESRI)
Experience with IC enterprise tools (Keycloak, Vault, CloudFormation)
Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified Developer, CISSP, Security+, SAFe Agile, or similar
Benefits
Excellent compensation
Benefits
Flexible work-life balance
Company
Northpoint
Northpoint is a charity providing mental healthcare services and digital therapies to children, young people, and adults.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase