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# Software Engineer (Distributed Web Applications & Cloud)

- **Company:** BigBear.ai, Inc.
- **Location:** Columbia, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Android Software Development, C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Continuous Delivery, Software Debugging, Python (Programming Language), Network Configuration and Change Management, Node.Js, Software Architecture, Cloud Services, Reverse Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Architecture, System Programming, TypeScript, Web Applications, Data Processing, Delivery Pipeline, Backend, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Deployment Automation, Reverse Engineering Software, Cyber Warfare, Software Version Control, Vulnerability Analysis, Microservices
- **Published:** July 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=f4587c2047a89911

## About the Role

* 8+ years of relevant experience, or Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline + 4+ years of experience
 * Clearance: TS/SCI w /Poly
 * Professional software development experience in JavaScript, TypeScript, and Python
 * Knowledge of building and maintaining enterprise-grade, distributed web applications and system architectures
 * Experience with DevOps automation, cloud service providers (e.g., AWS), and Infrastructure-as-Code methodologies
 * Knowledge of modern software engineering principles, including version control, testing frameworks, and agile workflows
 * Experience with high-side development environments and non-attributed network configurations

What we'd like you to have:

 * Experience or interest in offensive cyber operations, vulnerability research, and software reverse engineering
 * Knowledge of Android application architecture and experience or interest in mobile vulnerability research
 * Experience with low-level programming in C/C++ and utilizing debuggers such as gdb or similar tools

## Description

BigBear.ai is seeking a Software Engineer for development and maintenance of large-scale, distributed web applications. You will focus on building robust, scalable systems using modern JavaScript/TypeScript frameworks and Python, while leveraging DevOps automation to manage cloud-native environments. While the primary focus is high-level software architecture and development, our team operates in the offensive cyber space. Candidates who possess a background-or a strong personal interest-in reverse engineering and vulnerability research will find a unique opportunity to apply their engineering rigor to complex security challenges.
What you will do:

 * Develop and maintain large-scale, distributed web applications using Node.js, TypeScript, and Python
 * Architect scalable microservices and backend systems that support high-performance data processing and communication
 * Utilize DevOps automation tools and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) to deploy and manage services in commercial cloud environments
 * Create robust CI/CD pipelines to ensure continuous delivery of secure and reliable software updates
 * Collaborate with security researchers to integrate engineering best practices into offensive cyber and vulnerability research projects
 * Collaborate with users and analysts to improve tooling and mission capabilities


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