Lead Software Engineer (Backend/Integration, TS/SCI)

Location: Onsite at Patrick Space Force Base, Florida, US

Company

hirify.global develops end-to-end defense technology solutions connecting space, air, land, sea, and cyber domains for national security missions.

What you will do

• Develop secure, scalable backend services and application logic for mission applications and workflows.
• Lead software integration and reliability improvements across software and infrastructure teams.
• Apply code reviews, automated testing, version control, and CI/CD throughout the development lifecycle.
• Deploy and maintain resilient, secure, and cost-effective applications in AWS and classified environments.
• Engage with customers, refine requirements, prepare technical designs and roadmaps, and maintain system and deployment documentation.
• Support Agile teams, participate in Scrum ceremonies, and brief implementation plans and technical solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or computer engineering with at least 9 years of relevant experience; alternatively, a graduate degree with at least 7 years of related experience, or 13 years of related experience without a degree.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance required.
• Must work onsite at Patrick Space Force Base, Florida.
• Security+ certification or DoD IAT Level II certification, or the ability to obtain it within 6 months of accepting the position.
• Experience with modern backend development, software integration, Java, AWS, Docker, Linux, CI/CD, and AI-assisted development.
• Security clearance eligibility requires U.S. citizenship.

Nice to have

• AI/ML-enabled mission applications, analytical tools, decision-support capabilities, advanced data processing, automation, visualization, and user interaction.
• Kubernetes, Docker, containerization, orchestration, and infrastructure as code using Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Git, REST APIs, microservices, secure software development, and backend services using Python, Java, Node, .NET, or similar technologies.
• AWS application deployment, including high-side AWS environments and the C2S Access Portal.
• PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, DynamoDB, or other relational and non-relational databases.
• Scientific, sensor-derived, geophysical, acoustic, seismic, infrasonic, or other mission-relevant technical data.
• Field assignment experience and experience transitioning research or prototypes into operational software for classified DoD missions.

Culture & Benefits

• 9/80 schedule: work 9 out of every 14 days for 80 hours, with every other Friday off.
• Inclusive and engaging environment focused on professional growth, work-life success, community, and excellence.
• Equal opportunity, drug-free workplace with background checks and pre-employment substance-abuse testing where permitted by law.