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Junior-Mid Backend Software Engineer, TS/SCI with CI Poly - $95K-$180K + 15% 401k
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$95k–$180k/yr
Full-time
bachelor degree
Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Disability insurance, Life insurance, 401k
Posted 17d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services, APIs, and data models to support mission-critical applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high performance, reliability, and secure integration of system components.
Requirements
Requires 2-10 years of backend software engineering experience and an active TS/SCI clearance. Proficiency in backend programming languages, database management, and container orchestration platforms is essential.
Full job description
Description
About Millennial Software:
Millennial Software is revolutionizing the landscape of security and defense by leveraging our core competencies in software development, automation, DevSecOps, and machine learning.
100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for you and all dependents
Ability to get increased salary if you don't need medical/dental/vision
100% company-paid disability and life insurance benefits
15% 401(k) company contribution
30 days of PTO/holidays
Generous training budget
Paid Paternal and Maternal Leave
Business development / growth incentives
Top notch company swag
Job Description:
Millennial Software is seeking a Junior - Mid level Backend Software Developer to join our collaborative team supporting National Security. You’ll design, develop, and support scalable APIs and services using a tech stack that power data-driven applications and enable mission-critical decisions. You will focus on backend architecture, data modeling, integrations, performance, and reliability while partnering with frontend engineers, analysts, and users.
The ideal candidate is passionate about the full lifecycle—design, coding, testing, deployment, and sustainment—and comfortable delivering secure, high-quality tools in mission environments.
Essential Functions:
Design, implement, and maintain backend services, APIs, and integrations that support product features.
Develop data models and persistence layers; ensure data quality, integrity, and performance.
Build reliable service-to-service communication and integration patterns (REST/GraphQL, messaging, streaming).
Apply secure coding practices and ensure appropriate authentication/authorization patterns.
Create and maintain automated tests (unit/integration) and participate in peer code reviews.
Diagnose and resolve production issues; improve reliability through monitoring, alerting, and runbooks.
Collaborate with frontend engineers and other stakeholders to define contracts and support end-to-end delivery.
Identify bottlenecks and drive performance improvements (latency, throughput, resource utilization).
Produce technical documentation for systems, APIs, and operational procedures.
Requirements
Required Qualifications:
Demonstrated experience building and operating production backend services and APIs.
Proficiency in at least one backend language (e.g., Python, Java, Go, C#, Node.js) and common frameworks.
Strong understanding of API design, authentication/authorization concepts, and service reliability.
Experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases, query optimization, and schema/data modeling.
Experience with messaging and queuing platforms such as Kafka, RabbitMQ, or similar.
Familiarity with testing strategies and CI workflows; comfort with debugging and incident triage.
Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and communicate technical decisions clearly.
Experience creating and maintaining Docker containers, Helm charts, orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes clusters, and using cloud infrastructure services (AWS/Azure/GCP).
Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent practical experience.
At least 2-10 years performing backend software engineering.
Active TS/SCI clearance.
Ability to work on-site at one of the following locations - Virginia: Fairfax, Chantilly, McLean, Sterling, or Colorado: Colorado Springs.
Observability experience: metrics, logging, tracing; familiarity with SLOs/SLIs and incident response practices.
Experience with data pipelines, ETL/ELT, or search platforms.
Knowledge of security best practices (threat modeling, secrets management, secure SDLC).
Experience with performance testing and capacity planning.
Millennial Software SolutionsInc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employmenton the basis ofrace, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability and genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.
Revolutionizing the landscape of security and defense.
Industry
Defense and Space Manufacturing
Company size
11-50 employees
Founded
2019
Headquarters
Chantilly, Virginia
LinkedIn followers
2,595
Empowering Innovation in Defense & National Security
Millennial Software is a trusted partner in defense technology, delivering cutting-edge software solutions, automation, DevSecOps, and AI/ML capabilities to enhance national security. Founded in 2019 by mission-driven engineers, we collaborate with government agencies and industry leaders to develop mission-critical technologies that safeguard the future.
What We Do
We specialize in full-spectrum software solutions for defense and aerospace, ensuring secure, scalable, and high-impact outcomes:
Advanced Software Engineering – Secure, scalable solutions for mission-driven applications
AI & Machine Learning – Driving automation and operational efficiency in defense environments
Cybersecurity & Cloud Services – Protecting mission-critical assets with secure, resilient architectures
Mission Solutions & Strategic Consulting – Optimizing defense operations through cutting-edge technology
Our People Are the Difference
At Millennial Software, our strength is our team. We are engineers, analysts, and innovators committed to shaping the future of defense technology. Our people-first approach fosters collaboration, continuous learning, and mission-driven excellence.
Join Us
We are always looking for exceptional talent and strategic partnerships to drive the next era of defense innovation. Explore our career opportunities and connect with us to learn how we can collaborate.
Offices: Chantilly, Virginia, US
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