Jacobs · 21 hours ago
Software Engineer - Backend
Chantilly, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$130K/yr - $160K/yrJacobs is focused on solving critical global problems and is seeking a Backend Software Engineer to join their team at Knack Works, a subsidiary dedicated to providing automated solutions for the intelligence community. The role involves designing, building, and deploying software solutions using cloud technologies and DevOps practices to support national security missions.
Civil EngineeringConsultingCyber SecurityIndustrialIndustrial EngineeringInformation TechnologyInfrastructureProfessional ServicesReal Estate
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Possess TS/SCI with Full Scope Poly
Experience with cloud technologies and DevOps (AWS, Kubernetes)
Apply knowledge of software engineering and best practices for full software development life cycle
Familiarity with coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, and testing
Ability to design, build, test, and deploy within cloud technologies and on-prem technologies using DevOps techniques
Knowledge of DevOps/CI/CD tools and benefits
Ability to interface with microservices and event-driven architectures
Experience with ticketing to create, manage, and close-out development requirements
Ability to collaborate with other developers to design and implement features
Ability to mentor less experienced software engineers
Proactively make recommendations where manual processes can be automated
Proficient in Python, Java or Go
Knowledge of relational database fundamentals
DevOps experience, to include version control, automated builds, automated testing, and continuous integration with tools such as Gitlab
Self-starter with strong innovative and analytical ability
Qualification
Required
Possess TS/SCI with Full Scope Poly
Experience with cloud technologies and DevOps (AWS, Kubernetes)
Apply knowledge of software engineering and best practices for full software development life cycle
Familiarity with coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, and testing
Ability to design, build, test, and deploy within cloud technologies and on-prem technologies using DevOps techniques
Knowledge of DevOps/CI/CD tools and benefits
Ability to interface with microservices and event-driven architectures
Experience with ticketing to create, manage, and close-out development requirements
Ability to collaborate with other developers to design and implement features
Ability to mentor less experienced software engineers
Proactively make recommendations where manual processes can be automated
Proficient in Python, Java or Go
Knowledge of relational database fundamentals
DevOps experience, to include version control, automated builds, automated testing, and continuous integration with tools such as Gitlab
Self-starter with strong innovative and analytical ability
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Basic life insurance
401(k) plan
Paid time off
Profit-Sharing Plan (PSP)
Deferred compensation plan
Executive Deferral Plan
Merit increases
Performance discretionary bonus
Stock
Company
Jacobs
Jacobs leads the global professional services sector delivering solutions for a more connected, sustainable world.
Founded in 1947
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.1B2023-08-18Post Ipo Debt· $600M
2023-02-16Post Ipo Debt· $500M
1980-09-26IPO
Leadership Team
Bob Pragada
Chair & Chief Executive Officer at Jacobs
Paul Friedman
CTO, StreetLight Data
Recent News
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