Senior Software Engineer

ABOUT THE ROLE
Second Front Systems’ (2F) Workshop team is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Software Engineer to join our mission-driven team. We are a dynamic, fast-growing entrepreneurial company at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and national security, committed to delivering transformative solutions that empower our nation’s defenders. This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of a company that is redefining the way software is delivered and secured in the defense sector.

At 2F, we thrive on innovation and purpose, combining a startup’s agility with a clear mission to support national security. You will be at the forefront of driving the development and delivery strategy behind the deployment and scaling new and existing offerings that deliver unique capabilities for our commercial and government customers, including the Department of Defense, who are looking to accelerate the transition and adoption of innovative technologies for national defense. If you’re ready to contribute to a team that values ingenuity, collaboration, and impact then we want to hear from you.

Note: This position requires U.S. citizenship due to government contract requirements. Additionally, candidates must reside in one of our approved hiring hubs:
DC/Maryland/Virginia

Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill, NC

Denver/Colorado Springs, CO

Dallas/Fort Worth, TX

What You’ll Do
Contribute to building and scaling frontend, RESTful API backend, and infrastructure as part of a distributed development team.

Agile development: writing, reviewing, maintaining, testing, and deploying code

Participate in code reviews, mentor others, and evangelize best coding practices

Collaborate with cross functional teams to implement new features

Skills You’ll Bring to Our Team
U.S. Citizenship

Experience with the full product development lifecycle

Proven ability to break down complex problems and discover, diagnose, and fix any bugs or issues

Understanding of systems development concepts (i.e. REST APIs, Authentication, Event driven architectures)

Willingness to learn and grow with our team

Strong understanding of containers and microservices

Ability to work independently and collaborate with the team members in a remote environment

B.S. or higher in Computer Science (or equivalent work experience)

Preferred Qualifications
5-10 years of Software Engineering experience with problem solving and troubleshooting skills

Previous experience working in national security

Experience working and developing with the technologies we use

Experience working in a startup environment

Knowledge of DevSecOps tools and practices

Technologies we Use
Prevalent languages we use are: Golang, Rust, Typescript, and Python

Object Storage(Google Cloud Storage/AWS S3), Relational Storage(Postgres, MySQL, RDS, Cloud SQL)

AWS/GCP/Azure

Kubernetes

CNCF tooling (Flux, ArgoCD, Tekton, etc)

Pulumi

Git/Gitlab

Dagger

Success at 2F Looks Like:
Viewing obstacles as opportunities for growth

Having a bias toward action and tangible, measurable results

Striving to be both compassionate and direct with your feedback

Being team-oriented and inclusive with your actions

Perks & Benefits
This role is full-time. As a public benefit corporation, we’re a team of purpose-driven trailblazers transforming the future of U.S. national security. We hire the best to do their best and, as such, we are committed to providing the perks and benefits you need to be successful—both in- and outside the workplace.
We offer you:
Competitive Salary

100% Healthcare, vision and dental coverage

401(k) + 3% company contribution

Wellness perks (Fitness classes, mental health resources)

Equity incentive plan

Tech + office supplies stipend

Annual professional development stipend

Flexible paid time off + federal holidays off

Parental leave

Work from anywhere

Referral Bonus

Visit our careers page to learn more.
WHO WE ARE
Second Front Systems (2F) is a public-benefit software company powering software for the free world. We eliminate the friction that slows innovation, enabling faster, more secure development and deployment of software across government and regulated networks. Built by national security veterans and backed by top-tier venture capital, our platform is trusted by the world’s leading organizations to cut deployment timelines from years to weeks. We move fast, solve hard problems, and deliver trusted capabilities where they’re needed most. Our work strengthens global security and gives the United States and its allies a lasting competitive advantage. Learn more at www.secondfront.com.

ONE LAST THING…
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Are you ready to join our team?
To apply, click the “Apply for This Job” button at the top or bottom of this page and complete the application form.
This position will remain open until filled, and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

STATE NOTICES
Colorado:
In accordance with Colorado law, applicants may redact their date of birth, dates of attendance, and dates of graduation from any uploaded documents.

Maryland:
UNDER MARYLAND LAW, AN EMPLOYER MAY NOT REQUIRE OR DEMAND, AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT, PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYMENT, OR CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT, THAT AN INDIVIDUAL SUBMIT TO OR TAKE A POLYGRAPH EXAMINATION OR SIMILAR TEST. AN EMPLOYER WHO VIOLATES THIS LAW IS GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR AND SUBJECT TO A FINE NOT EXCEEDING $100.