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# Software Engineer

- **Company:** Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.
- **Location:** Chantilly, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $120,000.0 - $140,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Apache ActiveMQ, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Software Applications, Automation of Tests, Software Quality, Code Review, Continuous Integration, Distributed Systems, Python (Programming Language), NoSQL, Object-Oriented Software Development, RabbitMQ, Redis, Cloud Services, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Systems Integration, Backend, Event Driven Architecture, Containerization, Kubernetes, Modeling and Simulation, Apache Kafka, Data Management, Api Design, Devsecops, Docker
- **Published:** July 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=069ff20371f74afd

## About the Role

Jacobs/BlackLynx is seeking a Software Engineer with 5+ years of experience in designing, building, integrating, and supporting mission-focused software systems. This role is primarily hands-on backend software development, with opportunities to contribute to architecture, Agile delivery, DevSecOps practices, and technical leadership.

The ideal candidate has strong Python experience, understands object-oriented design, and is comfortable working with APIs, containers, messaging queues, and distributed systems. Experience with aerospace, defense, modeling and simulation, or mission-planning systems is a plus., * 5+ years of professional software engineering experience.

 * Strong Python development experience.
 * Experience with object-oriented programming and software design.
 * Experience building or consuming APIs.
 * Experience with Docker and containerized applications.
 * Familiarity with Kubernetes or container orchestration.
 * Experience with messaging queues or event-driven systems.

Nice to Have

 * Experience with AWS cloud services, relational and NoSQL databases, Redis or similar caching technologies, and scalable data management solutions within distributed application environments.

## Description

* Develop, test, and maintain backend software applications using Python.
 * Design and integrate APIs between software components and external systems.
 * Connect distributed services using messaging queues such as RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ, Kafka, or similar tools.
 * Build and support containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes.
 * Troubleshoot integration issues across services, APIs, containers, and messaging layers.
 * Participate in Agile planning, refinement, reviews, and retrospectives.
 * Break down technical work into clear tasks and help track progress toward sprint and release goals.
 * Write automated tests and support CI/CD, code reviews, and software quality practices.
 * Document designs, interfaces, workflows, and operational considerations.
 * Collaborate with engineers, product owners, customers, and stakeholders to turn requirements into working software.
 * Contribute to architecture, reliability, scalability, maintainability, and developer experience improvements.
 * Mentor junior developers or provide technical guidance when needed.


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