Gaithersburg, MD

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Mid-Level Software Engineer

Embedded Alliance Gaithersburg, MD

Gaithersburg, MD

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$140k - $152k/yr Full time Backend Developer API Database

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Job Description

Software Engineer role focused on delivering scalable software solutions within the engineering organization, emphasizing high quality code, robust system functionality, and collaborative, team-based development.

Responsibilities

Develop, test, and maintain software applications using object-oriented design principles.
Implement and support RESTful services under established architectural guidance.
Write and maintain SQL queries; support database updates and data validation efforts.
Develop and troubleshoot applications within Linux-based environments.
Identify, debug, and resolve application-level defects and performance issues.
Collaborate with senior engineers and team members to implement approved designs and deliver project requirements.
Follow established coding standards, participate in code reviews, and support documentation efforts.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship required per contract.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field with 4–8 years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree with 2–6 years of relevant experience.
Professional experience developing object-oriented applications in Java or Python.
Experience developing or maintaining RESTful APIs.
Experience writing SQL queries and working with relational databases.
Working knowledge of Linux environments.
Ability to work independently on defined tasks within established technical frameworks.

Technologies

Java, Python, JavaScript, SQL, PostgreSQL, Linux
Docker, OpenShift, Spring Boot, Tomcat, Maven
GitLab CI/CD, Cloud-based environments

Benefits

401(k)
401(k) 6% Match
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid holidays
Paid time off
Parental leave
Prescription drug insurance
Referral program
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Security Clearance

Top Secret with SCI eligibility and ability to obtain a Polygraph.

Work Location

Gaithersburg, MD onsite

Job Type

Full-time

Pay

USD 140,000 - 152,000 per year

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2d ago

Senior Software Engineer

Leidos Gaithersburg, MD

Gaithersburg, MD

2d ago

$108k - $195k/yr Full time Backend Developer Python Senior

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Job Description

Leidos offers a mission-driven environment with a solid benefits package, including health and wellness programs, income protection, paid leave, and retirement options. This onsite opportunity in Gaithersburg, MD sits on the Chinook GEOINT program, delivering end-to-end software solutions within an Agile team focused on geospatial intelligence. The role presents a competitive salary range of USD 107,900 to 195,050 per year.

Responsibilities

Address tasks prioritized by the team product owner as part of an Agile workflow.
Participate in the full software development lifecycle within clearly defined parameters.
Own the delivery of enhancements within a system or application.
Break down large tasks into manageable units and provide level of effort estimates.
Collaborate with fellow software engineers to design and document effective technical approaches.
Ensure the team follows Agile processes and best practices.
Build software solutions where requirements are not fully defined, always prioritizing customer needs.
Remove obstacles for the development team in coordination with the Product Owner, technical leadership, and other engineers.
Ensure all Scrum events are productive, positive, and timeboxed.

Requirements

US citizenship required per contract.
Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field with 6-10 years of relevant experience, or Bachelor’s degree with 8-12 years of relevant experience.
TS/SCI clearance and ability to obtain a Polygraph.
Experience serving as a Scrum Master for a software development or similar technical team.
Web technologies: Django, JQuery, Ajax, REST APIs.
Object oriented programming: Python, Java, JavaScript.
Relational databases: SQL, Postgres.
Operating systems: Windows, Linux.
Version control: Git, GitLab.
Experience applying GEOINT domain understanding when troubleshooting, optimizing, and validating system behavior and data outputs.
Strong understanding of modern software design patterns and coding standards.
Experience architecting, developing, and delivering complex software systems into production.
Working knowledge of Agile development and CI/CD methodologies and tools.
Self-motivated to learn new programming languages, tools, frameworks, and techniques.

Technologies

Django, JQuery, Ajax, REST APIs
Python, Java, JavaScript
SQL, Postgres
Windows, Linux
Git, GitLab
React
AWS, IBM, Google, Azure, Oracle
S3, SQS, SNS, EC2, CloudFormation, RDS
AWS DevOps Engineer certification (preferred)

Benefits

Health and Wellness programs
Income Protection
Paid Leave
Retirement

Preferred qualifications

Experience with scripting languages such as REACT
Software architectures: Client-Server, Model-View-Controller
Cloud exposure to multi-cloud architectures: AWS, IBM, Google, Azure, and Oracle
Cloud exposure to AWS services: S3, SQS, SNS, EC2, CloudFormation, and RDS
AWS DevOps Engineer or similar certification

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8d ago

Mid-Level Backend Software Engineer

Leidos Gaithersburg, MD

Gaithersburg, MD

8d ago

$87k - $157k/yr Full time Backend Developer Agile Apache Airflow

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Job Description

Leidos offers a competitive compensation package and a comprehensive benefits program designed to support your health, financial security, and career growth. This onsite role in Gaithersburg, MD focuses on building backend services for a data-driven analytics platform in Linux environments, with opportunities to deepen expertise in scalable systems and API design.

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Health and Wellness programs
Income Protection
Paid Leave
Retirement

Why this role stands out

High Impact: Your work supports a widely used application that enables real-time decision making
High Visibility: Collaborate with engineering teams and mission stakeholders across programs
Career Growth: Build deeper expertise in backend development, API design, and scalable systems
Challenging Work: Contribute to complex backend features rather than routine maintenance

Responsibilities

Design, implement, test, and maintain backend components using Java or Python
Develop and maintain RESTful services to support application functionality and system integrations
Apply object oriented design principles to build scalable and maintainable systems
Write and modify SQL queries to support application functionality and data retrieval
Collaborate with internal and external teams to understand data sources, formats, and access methods and support integration into backend systems
Develop and troubleshoot applications within Linux-based environments
Implement backend logic for data transformation, processing, and system workflows
Identify, debug, and resolve application level defects and performance issues
Follow coding standards, participate in code reviews, and support documentation efforts

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field with 4–8 years of experience; or a Master’s degree with 2–6 years of experience
US Citizenship
Active TS/SCI with the ability to successfully pass a Polygraph
Professional experience developing object oriented applications in Java or Python
Hands-on experience building and maintaining RESTful APIs
Experience with SQL, including writing queries and working with relational databases
Working knowledge of Linux-based environments
Ability to work independently on defined tasks within established technical frameworks and deliver reliable results

Technologies

Java
Python
RESTful APIs
SQL
Linux
Apache Airflow
Spring Boot
Django
Docker
OpenShift
AWS
Azure
GitLab
Jenkins
Agile development environments

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11d ago

Backend Software Engineer

Leidos Gaithersburg, MD

Gaithersburg, MD

11d ago

$108k - $195k/yr Full time Backend Developer Python Apache Airflow

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Job Description

Backend Software Engineer position at Leidos in Gaithersburg, MD onsite, focused on designing, building, and maintaining scalable backend services and RESTful APIs for a high visibility data analysis application running on Linux.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, test, and maintain backend services using Java or Python
Develop RESTful APIs to support core application features and integrations
Apply solid object oriented design to create scalable and maintainable systems
Write and optimize SQL queries to support functionality and performance
Coordinate with external teams to understand data sources, interfaces, and access patterns, translating requirements into backend integrations
Contribute to technical design discussions and backend architecture decisions
Develop, deploy, and troubleshoot applications in Linux-based environments
Diagnose and resolve issues across application and database layers
Participate in code reviews and uphold engineering standards and best practices

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field with 8–12 years of experience; or Master’s degree with 6–10 years of experience
U.S. Citizenship
Active TS/SCI clearance with the ability to successfully pass a Polygraph
Strong backend development experience in Java or Python
Proven ability to design and develop RESTful APIs that support scalable functionality
Solid SQL experience, including writing and optimizing queries across relational databases
Comfort working in Linux-based environments
Ability to work independently and drive solutions through moderately to complex technical challenges

Technologies

Java
Python
Linux
SQL
PostGIS
Apache Airflow
Spring Boot
Django
GitLab
Jenkins
Docker
OpenShift
Kubernetes
AWS
Azure
RESTful APIs

Compensation

Salary range: USD 107,900 - 195,050 per year

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Health and Wellness programs
Income Protection
Paid Leave
Retirement

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11d ago

Principal Electronic System Engineer

Patton LLC Gaithersburg, MD

Gaithersburg, MD

11d ago

$100k+/yr Full time Electrical Engineering Senior Design

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Job Description

Patton LLC is seeking a Principal Electronic System Engineer to lead the design of secure, mission-critical electronic systems for defense, aerospace, and secure communications markets. This onsite role in Gaithersburg, MD offers a competitive salary starting at USD 100,000 per year, along with a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities to influence system-level architecture while guiding engineering teams. A bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering is required, with a Master’s degree preferred, and a minimum of 10 years of hands-on engineering leadership.

Benefits

Dental insurance
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Responsibilities

Lead as the electrical system architect for secure communications and mission critical products, guiding work from requirements through production release.
Develop and implement system level electrical architectures that address EMI/EMC, emissions control, signal integrity, power integrity, and grounding.
Design enclosure bonding, shielding, and cable interfaces, including solutions requiring TEMPEST or TEMPEST like mitigation techniques.
Drive emission reduction efforts for conducted and radiated emissions and establish effective filtering, shielding, grounding, and isolation strategies.
Apply RED/BLACK separation concepts and secure interfaces, ensuring layout and mechanical integration minimize unintended emanations.
Translate customer, program, and regulatory requirements for secure electronics into actionable engineering designs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent; Master’s preferred.
10+ years of professional electrical engineering experience with ownership of system level design.
Proven track record as a technical lead or principal engineer while remaining hands-on.
Strong expertise in electrical system architecture.
Solid background in schematic capture and PCB design.
Experience in EMI/EMC constrained design environments.
Practical experience with TEMPEST or emission-security driven design, or extensive experience designing electronics for highly controlled EMI/EMSEC environments.
Experience delivering products for defense, aerospace, secure communications, or similarly regulated markets.

Compensation

Salary: From USD 100,000 per year.

Location

Location: Gaithersburg, MD (onsite).

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11d ago

Backend Software Engineer

Embedded Alliance Gaithersburg, MD

Gaithersburg, MD

11d ago

$105k - $185k/yr Full time Backend Developer Python Apache Airflow

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Job Description

Embedded Alliance seeks a Backend Software Engineer to design scalable backend services, implement RESTful APIs, and integrate data sources for a Linux-based analytics and decision-support platform.

Responsibilities

Architect, implement, validate, and maintain backend services using Java or Python
Design and deploy RESTful APIs to support core features and integrations
Apply solid object-oriented design to build scalable, maintainable systems
Develop and optimize SQL queries to support functionality and performance
Collaborate with external teams to understand data sources, interfaces, and access patterns, translating requirements into backend integrations
Contribute to technical design discussions and backend architecture decisions
Develop, deploy, and troubleshoot applications within Linux-based environments
Diagnose and resolve issues across application and database layers
Participate in code reviews and uphold engineering standards

Requirements

Education: Master’s degree required; or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field with 8–12 years of experience
Minimum experience: 6 years
U.S. Citizenship
Active TS/SCI clearance with the ability to pass a polygraph
Strong backend experience with Java or Python
Proven ability to design and develop RESTful APIs for scalable application functionality
Solid SQL experience, including writing and optimizing queries across relational databases
Proficient in Linux-based environments
Ability to work independently and drive solutions to moderately to highly complex technical challenges

Technologies

Java
Python
RESTful APIs
SQL
Linux
Apache Airflow
PostGIS
Spring Boot
Django
GitLab
Jenkins
Docker
OpenShift
Kubernetes
AWS
Azure

Benefits

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Referral program
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Compensation

Salary: USD 105,000.00 - 185,000.00 per year

Experience

Software Engineering or Computer Science: 8 years (Preferred)

Security Clearance

Top Secret (Required)

Work Location

Onsite in Gaithersburg, MD

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Apache Airflow or similar workflow orchestration technologies
Experience with geospatial data and querying, e.g., PostGIS
Experience with Spring Boot, Django, or similar backend frameworks
Experience with CI/CD pipelines (GitLab, Jenkins, etc.)
Familiarity with containerization (Docker, OpenShift, Kubernetes)
Exposure to cloud environments (AWS or Azure)
Experience working in Agile development environments

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13d ago

SQL Engineer

Leidos Gaithersburg, MD

Gaithersburg, MD

13d ago

$108k - $195k/yr Full time Analytics Business Analytics Business Intelligence

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Job Description

The SQL Engineer role at Leidos is an onsite position in Gaithersburg, MD, focused on building high-performance SQL queries, shaping data for dashboards, and optimizing data delivery for analytics across the organization.

Responsibilities

Craft advanced, high-performance SQL queries over large and complex datasets, utilizing multi-table joins, window functions, and aggregations
Improve query performance through execution plans, indexing strategies, and careful query refactoring
Ensure data accuracy and integrity across reporting datasets
Troubleshoot and resolve data issues spanning database and application layers
Shape and structure data to enable efficient and intuitive dashboard visualizations
Collaborate with ETL engineers and dashboard developers to ensure reliable end-to-end data delivery

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with 8–12 years of experience, or Master’s degree with 6–10 years of experience
U.S. Citizenship
Active TS/SCI with the ability to pass a Polygraph
Expert-level SQL skills
Experience with complex joins across large datasets
Proficiency in query optimization and execution plan analysis
Experience with aggregations, subqueries, and window functions
Strong background with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, or similar)
Experience working with large-scale data supporting analytics and reporting
Proficiency in Linux environments
Ability to work independently and solve complex data challenges

Technologies

SQL
Java
Grafana
Python
pandas
PostgreSQL
MySQL
Oracle
Linux

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Health and Wellness programs
Income Protection
Paid Leave
Retirement

Why this role stands out

High Impact: Your work directly supports a widely used application that informs real-time decisions
High Visibility: Collaborate with engineering teams and key stakeholders across programs
Career Growth: Deepen expertise in large-scale data systems, performance optimization, and advanced SQL engineering
Challenging Work: Address complex data problems rather than routine queries

Pay range

USD 107,900 - 195,050 per year

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Engineer Jobs in Gaithersburg, MD

Mid-Level Software Engineer

Senior Software Engineer

Mid-Level Backend Software Engineer

Backend Software Engineer

Principal Electronic System Engineer

Backend Software Engineer

SQL Engineer

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