Forward Deployed Software Engineer, US Government

Recruiting from Scratch
San Francisco, United States of America
6 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior
Compensation
$ 200K

Job location

San Francisco, United States of America

Tech stack

Java
JavaScript
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Data analysis
Computing Platforms
Big Data
C++
Cloud Computing
Continuous Integration
Information Engineering
Distributed Systems
Python
Software Engineering
SQL Databases
Systems Integration
Web Application Frameworks
React
Backend
Angular
REST
Data Pipelines
Legacy Systems
Microservices

Job description

We're representing a dynamic organization that builds and deploys consequential software platforms, empowering government agencies, defense sectors, and healthcare organizations to analyze complex data sets. Their innovative solutions enable clients to integrate and visualize large volumes of information, driving impactful decisions at scale. With a strong focus on national security, this company collaborates closely with federal stakeholders to tackle mission-critical challenges. What You Will Do

  • Deploy and configure software platforms in government environments, ensuring systems are operational and mission-ready.
  • Build and enhance backend systems, data pipelines, and integrations utilizing Python, Java, JavaScript, SQL, and C++.
  • Design and implement REST APIs, microservices, and distributed system components tailored to client needs.
  • Collaborate with government analysts to identify requirements, troubleshoot issues, and deliver rapid solutions.
  • Manage systems integrations across complex federal IT environments, often involving legacy systems.
  • Support data engineering initiatives, ensuring reliable ingestion and transformation of large datasets.
  • Act as a technical liaison between engineering teams and government clients, translating operational needs into actionable tasks.

Requirements

  • 1 to 6 years of hands-on experience in software engineering with proficiency in Python, Java, JavaScript, SQL, or C++.
  • Strong understanding of distributed systems, microservices architecture, and REST API design.
  • Experience in client-facing or deployment-focused roles, demonstrating adaptability and effective communication skills.
  • US Citizenship is required due to the nature of government contracts; candidates must be willing to obtain a security clearance.

Preferred

  • Experience in defense technology, GovTech, or consulting, particularly with mission-oriented projects.
  • Familiarity with cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP) and CI/CD systems, as well as modern JavaScript frameworks like React or Angular.

Benefits & conditions

The salary for this role ranges from $135K to $200K, reflecting the candidate's experience and expertise. The company offers a hybrid work environment, fostering collaboration and flexibility.

About the company

DataDirect Networks + San Francisco, CA This is an incredible opportunity to be part of a company that has been at the forefront of AI and high-performance data storage innovation for over two decades. DataDirect Network…, © 2026 Careerjet All rights reserved

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