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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer/Architect - **Company:** The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory LLC - **Location:** Laurel, MD, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $105,000.0 - $290,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Software Applications, Computer Engineering, CouchDB, Relational Databases, Database Design, Web Development, Apache HBase, Information Retrieval, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, MongoDB, MySQL, Software Architecture, Query Optimization, Software Construction, Software Engineering, Software Project Management, SQL Databases, Web Application Frameworks, Web Services, ReactJS, Vue.js, AngularJS, Information Technology, Non-relational Database - **Published:** September 28, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/21_01a0c58f-3d67-7dcb-a485-89e716889ad7 ## About the Role * B.S. in Computer Science or Computer Engineering or a related technical field * Seven (7) or more years of software development experience with a high level language, including significant experience with Java. * Experience with Python. * Demonstrated experience as a technical lead of a software project. * Experience with web development using modern JavaScript frameworks (Vue.js, ReactJS, Angular etc.), web services, software architecture design and development, and software test and deployment. * Comfort working with loosely defined or high-level requirements (as opposed to a fully defined project schedule). * Ability to creatively contribute towards developing new requirements by identifying customer needs and applying knowledge of available methods, tools, and concepts to those needs. This experience should include setting requirements, defining architecture, scoping work for and tasking team members. * Experience with non-relational databases (MongoDB, CouchDB, HBase etc.) in the areas of query optimization, database design, and scalability. * Experience working successfully within a team environment. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills. * Are able to obtain a TS/SCI level security clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship. You'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you have... * A PhD or Masters degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering. * Experience in Agile software development. * Experience with information retrieval techniques. * Experience with relational databases (Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, Postgres, SQL etc.). * Experience with DoW and/or IC customers. ## Description Are you passionate about building solutions for our greatest national security challenges? Are you searching for engaging work with an employer that prioritizes impact, innovation, and professional development? Do you value working in a results-oriented and collaborative environment? If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL. The Threat Analytic Systems (QAI) Group wants talented staff who can work as part of a team to design, implement, test, document, and maintain software applications that provide highly impactful capabilities. You will combine software engineering best practices with the latest software research to build rapid prototypes and then turn them into mature product solutions. 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