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# Software Engineer (Distributed Systems & Cloud)

- **Company:** Visionist, Inc
- **Location:** Fort Meade, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $150,000.0 - $190,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Automation of Tests, Cloud Computing, Continuous Delivery, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Python (Programming Language), Node.Js, Software Engineering, TypeScript, Web Applications, Data Processing, Software Application Programming, Backend, Deployment Automation, Software Version Control, Microservices
- **Published:** September 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9113987/software-engineer-distributed-systems-cloud

## About the Role

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline. (Additional 4 years of experience may substitute degree)

 - 8 years of experience in software development
 - Experience developing applications using JavaScript, TypeScript, and Python
 - Experience building and maintaining distributed systems and enterprise-grade web applications
 - Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS), DevOps practices, and Infrastructure-as-Code
 - Knowledge of modern software engineering practices, including version control, automated testing, and agile development methodologies
 - Experience with high-side development environments and non-attributed network configurations

## Description

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 (IaaS) to deploy and manage services in commercial cloud environments
 - Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous delivery of secure, reliable software
 - Collaborate with security researchers to integrate engineering best practices into offensive cyber and vulnerability research projects
 - Partner with users and analysts to enhance tooling and expand mission capabilities


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