Software Engineer (Distributed Web Applications & Cloud)
BigBear.ai · Columbia, MD, US
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About the role
BigBear.ai is seeking a Software Engineer for development and maintenance of large-scale, distributed web applications. You will focus on building robust, scalable systems using modern JavaScript/TypeScript frameworks and Python, while leveraging DevOps automation to manage cloud-native environments. While the primary focus is high-level software architecture and development, our team operates in the offensive cyber space. Candidates who possess a background—or a strong personal interest—in reverse engineering and vulnerability research will find a unique opportunity to apply their engineering rigor to complex security challenges.
What you will do:- 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 (IaC) to deploy and manage services in commercial cloud environments
- Create robust CI/CD pipelines to ensure continuous delivery of secure and reliable software updates
- Collaborate with security researchers to integrate engineering best practices into offensive cyber and vulnerability research projects
- Collaborate with users and analysts to improve tooling and mission capabilities
- 8+ years of relevant experience, or Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline + 4+ years of experience
- Clearance: TS/SCI w /Poly
- Professional software development experience in JavaScript, TypeScript, and Python
- Knowledge of building and maintaining enterprise-grade, distributed web applications and system architectures
- Experience with DevOps automation, cloud service providers (e.g., AWS), and Infrastructure-as-Code methodologies
- Knowledge of modern software engineering principles, including version control, testing frameworks, and agile workflows
- Experience with high-side development environments and non-attributed network configurations
- Experience or interest in offensive cyber operations, vulnerability research, and software reverse engineering
- Knowledge of Android application architecture and experience or interest in mobile vulnerability research
- Experience with low-level programming in C/C++ and utilizing debuggers such as gdb or similar tools
BigBear.ai is an Equal opportunity employer all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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Skills
- JavaScript
- TypeScript
- Python
- Node.js
- REST
- GitHub Actions
- Docker
- Kubernetes
- AWS
- Terraform
- Ansible
- Agile
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