Software Engineer

Base-2 Solutions is seeking a talented and adaptable Software Engineer to join our growing team. Our Software Engineers are vital to developing cutting-edge solutions that support national defense and critical mission objectives. We are looking for individuals with strong programming skills, a solid understanding of software development lifecycles, and the ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate creativity, technical excellence, and the ability to solve complex problems while maintaining high coding standards and adhering to security requirements., * Designs, develops, tests, and maintains software applications and systems based on customer requirements.

• Participates in the full software development lifecycle (SDLC), including requirements gathering, design, coding, testing, deployment, and maintenance.

• Writes clean, efficient, and well-documented code in various programming languages.

• Conducts code reviews, unit testing, integration testing, and troubleshooting to ensure software quality.

• Collaborates with system engineers, DevOps teams, and stakeholders to integrate software solutions into larger systems and platforms.

• Identifies opportunities to improve existing software systems and recommends enhancements or optimizations.

• Ensures adherence to security best practices and compliance standards (NIST, DoD, IC, RMF).

• Develops and maintains technical documentation, including design specifications, user guides, and system diagrams.

• Supports deployment, version control, and configuration management processes.

• Stays up-to-date with emerging technologies, frameworks, and industry trends.

• Programming languages: Java, C++, C#, Python, JavaScript, Go, Ruby, Scala

• Software development frameworks: Spring, Angular, React, Node.js, Bootstrap, .NET

• IDEs and tools: Eclipse, IntelliJ IDEA, Visual Studio, VS Code, PyCharm, NetBeans

• Operating systems: Linux, Unix, Windows, macOS

• Databases: Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Microsoft SQL Server

• Version control systems: Git, GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, SVN

• Build and automation tools: Maven, Gradle, Jenkins, Bamboo, Ant

• Containerization and orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift

• CI/CD pipeline tools and integration with DevOps practices

• Cloud platforms: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and familiarity with cloud-native development

• Software development methodologies: Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Waterfall

• Collaboration and issue tracking: JIRA, Confluence, ServiceNow

• Familiarity with security requirements and compliance frameworks: NIST SP 800-53, DoD STIGs, RMF, ICD 503

• Scripting languages for automation: Bash, PowerShell, Python

• Certifications such as AWS Developer Associate, Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer, Security+, Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)

• Competitive fixed salary or hourly pay (based on experience, skills, location, and internal equity).
• Employee referral bonuses up to $10,000 per hired referral.
• Additional bonus opportunities for exceptional performance and contributions to business development and company growth (role-dependent).

Health

• 100% company-paid medical premiums for employees and eligible dependents.
• Choose from multiple plan options with CareFirst, Kaiser, and UnitedHealthcare, including PPO, POS, HMO, and HSA-compatible plans.
• 100% company-paid dental premiums for employees and eligible dependents.
• 100% company-paid vision premiums for employees and eligible dependents.

Income Protection

• 100% company-paid premiums for short-term disability.
• 100% company-paid premiums for long-term disability.
• 100% company-paid premiums for accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D).
• 100% company-paid premiums for life insurance up to $200,000.

Retirement

• 401(k) with immediate vesting: 4% company match plus a 4% non-elective company contribution (8% total).
• 401(k) pre-tax and Roth options.

Leave

• Up to 20 days of flexible paid time off (PTO).
• 11 paid floating holidays.

Work-Life Balance

• Flexible work schedules, including flex time and compressed work periods (contract and project-dependent).