Senior Software Engineer
AI summary of the role
Full-stack software engineer on a small, high-impact team building scalable applications with polished UIs for mission-critical defense operations.
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What you’ll do
- Design, develop, maintain, and enhance full-stack software applications based on documented requirements
- Build features end-to-end across frontend, backend services, and data layers
- Develop modern user interfaces using reusable components and established UI/UX best practices
- Design and consume RESTful APIs
What you’ll bring
- Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
- Minimum 8-12 years of relevant experience in application software development
- Strong Java development experience for backend services
- Experience with modern JavaScript frameworks, specifically React
Technologies
Java · React · RESTful APIs · Docker · Podman · Kubernetes · microservices · MongoDB · ArangoDB · Redis · PostgreSQL · AWS
About Bluehalo
Builds mission-critical defense systems across space communications, counter-drone, directed energy, EW/cyber, and autonomous maritime missions for U.S. and allied government customers.
Acquired · 2000–5000 people
Source and classification
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Worker Type Regular Job Description Job Summary The primary role of the Full-Stack Software Engineer is to design, develop, and deliver modern full-stack applications that solve complex operational challenges. This role focuses on building scalable applications with polished, intuitive user interfaces while supporting rapid prototyping and iterative development. You’ll work on a small, high-impact engineering team where you’ll help take ideas from concept to working prototype quickly. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving problems across the full stack and wants direct visibility into how their work improves mission operations. Position Responsibilities Design, develop, maintain, and enhance full-stack software applications based on documented requirements Build features end-to-end across frontend, backend services, and data layers Develop modern user interfaces
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Worker Type Regular Job Description Job Summary The primary role of the Full-Stack Software Engineer is to design, develop, and deliver modern full-stack applications that solve complex operational challenges. This role focuses on building scalable applications with polished, intuitive user interfaces while supporting rapid prototyping and iterative development. You’ll work on a small, high-impact engineering team where you’ll help take ideas from concept to working prototype quickly. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving problems across the full stack and wants direct visibility into how their work improves mission operations. Position Responsibilities Design, develop, maintain, and enhance full-stack software applications based on documented requirements Build features end-to-end across frontend, backend services, and data layers Develop modern user interfaces using reusable components and established UI/UX best practices Ensure applications are responsive across approved browsers and platforms Design and consume RESTful APIs Build and execute simulations and test harnesses in development and test environments Debug and troubleshoot full-stack issues and conduct root cause analysis Improve application performance, usability, and scalability Participate in code reviews and maintain software development standards Support CI/CD pipelines, automated te [... source excerpt omitted ...] with product owners, designers, and engineering teams to deliver incremental improvements Stay current on emerging technologies, frameworks, and development best practices Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Math, or Physics is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience Minimum 8 - 12 years of relevant experience in application software development. Active TS/SCI with Polygraph Strong Java development experience for backend services Experience with modern JavaScript frameworks, specifically React Experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs Experience with container technolo [... source excerpt omitted ...] nly and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several factors including, but not limited to, level of position, job responsibilities, geographic location, scope of relevant work experience, educational background, certifications, contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements, alignment with local internal equity as well as alignment with market data. Our compensation package also includes components designed to support employees’ total well-being, which should be considered when evaluating our competitive benefits package. These benefits include health insurance, life insurance, disability, company holiday
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