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.

• Strong programming skills in some or all of the following languages: Java, C++, C#, Python, JavaScript, Go, Ruby, Scala.
• Experience with software development frameworks such as Spring, Angular, React, Node.js, Bootstrap, .NET.
• Familiarity with IDEs and tools including Eclipse, IntelliJ IDEA, Visual Studio, VS Code, PyCharm, NetBeans.
• Experience with operating systems including Linux, Unix, Windows, macOS.
• Knowledge of databases such as Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Microsoft SQL Server.
• Experience with version control systems like Git, GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, SVN.
• Familiarity with build and automation tools including Maven, Gradle, Jenkins, Bamboo, Ant.
• Experience with containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipeline tools and integration with DevOps practices.
• Experience with cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and familiarity with cloud-native development.
• Understanding of software development methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Waterfall.
• Experience with collaboration and issue tracking tools like JIRA, Confluence, ServiceNow.
• Familiarity with security requirements and compliance frameworks including NIST SP 800-53, DoD STIGs, RMF, ICD 503.
• Experience with scripting languages for automation such as 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).