Senior Software Engineer

Application Team

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51-200 employees

Website

Software accelerating technology delivery to U.S. defense

Company Overview

Second Front Systems stands out as a unique workplace due to its mission-driven culture, focusing on accelerating the delivery of technology to U.S. warfighters, thereby contributing to national security. The company's competitive edge lies in its proprietary software, Game Warden, a pioneering DevSecOps platform that seamlessly delivers commercial SaaS to the government with built-in accreditation. As a veteran-owned public benefit corporation, Second Front Systems demonstrates industry leadership by aligning private sector insights with government priorities, engaging in a continuous competition for access to emerging technologies, and maintaining a strong international presence.

Aerospace

B2B

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$80.1M

Founded

2014

Headquarters

Wilmington, Delaware

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

↑ 5%

1 year growth

↑ 80%

2 year growth

↑ 91%

Locations

Remote

Experience Level

Entry

Junior

Mid

Senior

Expert

Desired Skills

Agile

REST APIs

UI/UX Design

CategoriesNew

Software Engineering

Requirements

Significant Software Engineering experience with problem solving and troubleshooting skills
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)
Strong understanding of microservices
Ability to work independently and collaborate with the team members in a remote environment
Ability to adopt, create and iterate on changing procedures
Passionate about the software engineering craft
Active security clearance or ability to obtain a Secret-level security clearance
Experience working and developing with the technologies we use preferred
Experience working in a startup environment preferred
Knowledge of DevSecOps tools and practices preferred

Responsibilities

Work with a distributed team on both the front and back end of our cloud-based platform
Agile development: writing, reviewing, maintaining, testing, and deploying code
Develop integrations with other applications and systems within our cloud ecosystem
Communicate with end-users, third-party partners, UX designers, product managers and company leadership to keep key stakeholders informed about the development of our cloud platform
Participate in code reviews, mentor others, and evangelize best coding practices
Design and implement architecture based on product and feature requirements
Navigate and maintain productive and authentic relations with Second Front's customers and cloud-operations, growth, and executive teams

** We are not open to working with external agencies**

Second Front Systems’ (2F) Product team is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Software Engineer to join our growing technical team. We are a small team working to accelerate the deployment of emerging technology into national security use-cases. We are seeking technical professionals who want to operate on the front lines of an exciting and disruptive mission.

As a Senior Software Engineer on the App team for Second Front Systems, we’ll expect you to develop and deliver high quality software. You’ll be empowered to collaborate with others to implement software that delivers 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.

We pride ourselves on working together as a team and delivering results. You’ll be expected to work cross functionally on a given set of features in a fast-paced agile environment. This includes collaboration with other engineers, DevOps, and product managers and product designers. As part of the role, you’ll be expected to establish benchmarks, outline key activities, and prioritize efforts across multiple initiatives and programs.

We are a fast-growing entrepreneurial team working at the convergence of technology and national security. If this type of effort interests you, come join us!

Note: This position requires U.S. citizenship due to government contract requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Work with a distributed team on both the front and back end of our cloud-based platform
Agile development: writing, reviewing, maintaining, testing, and deploying code
Develop integrations with other applications and systems within our cloud ecosystem
Communicate with end-users, third-party partners, UX designers, product managers and company leadership to keep key stakeholders informed about the development of our cloud platform
Participate in code reviews, mentor others, and evangelize best coding practices
Design and implement architecture based on product and feature requirements
Navigate and maintain productive and authentic relations with Second Front’s customers and cloud-operations, growth, and executive teams

REQUIREMENTS:

Significant Software Engineering experience with problem solving and troubleshooting skills
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)
Strong understanding of microservices
Ability to work independently and collaborate with the team members in a remote environment
Ability to adopt, create and iterate on changing procedures
Passionate about the software engineering craft
Active security clearance or ability to obtain a Secret-level security clearance
Experience working and developing with the technologies we use preferred
Experience working in a startup environment preferred
Knowledge of DevSecOps tools and practices preferred

TECHNOLOGIES WE USE:

Prevalent languages we use are: Golang, Rust, Typescript, and Python
React/Next.JS
Object Storage(Google Cloud Storage/AWS S3), Relational Storage(Postgres, MySQL, RDS, Cloud SQL)
AWS/GCP
Kubernetes
CNCF tooling (Flux, ArgoCD, Tekton, etc)
Pulumi
Git/Gitlab/Gitea

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

Championing new features and taking accountability for their success

PERKS AND 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

At Second Front Systems (2F), we equip defense and national security professionals for long-term, continuous competition for access to emerging technologies. Founded by two former U.S. Marines with firsthand experience of the dangers outdated technology poses in combat, our team is dedicated to fast-tracking government access to disruptive, commercially-proven technology for U.S. national security missions.

Our Game Warden product, a fully managed and compliant DevSecOps platform, accelerates the process for accrediting software as a service (SaaS) applications for government use.

Learn how 2F can help you make an impact on national security missions at www.secondfront.com

ONE LAST THING…

Research shows that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds often don’t apply for roles if they don’t meet all the criteria

We strongly encourage you to apply if you’re interested—We’d love to know how you can amplify our team with your unique experience.