Software Development Engineer (McLean)

MBO Partners is a deep jobs platform that connects and enables independent professionals and microbusiness owners to do business safely and effectively with enterprise organizations. Its unmatched experience and industry leadership enable it to operate on the forefront of the independent economy and consistently advance the next way of working.

Software Development Engineer Location:

McLean, VA (Hybrid - 3 days/week onsite) Duration:

6 months with potential for conversion to permanent or extension Anticipated Hours:

40 hours/week Schedule:

M-F 9am-5pm ET Required:

U.S. Citizenship with eligibility for TS/SCI security clearance No C2C or third parties, please

Overview: We’re looking for a Software Development Engineer to join our chief technology office engineering team—a dynamic group of innovators passionate about redefining the market through cutting-edge technology. You’ll focus on building our Software-Defined Everything (SDE) platform to enable Physical AI, Edge, Trusted Environments and other applications across mission domains to autonomously discover, provision, simulate and deploy these systems. You’ll be a self-starter, visionary, “10x-type” engineer who thrives in high-impact environments and be eager to build and operate always-on, secure, and scalable software services.

As a seasoned software engineer, you’ll leverage the latest architectural approaches, open-source frameworks, and advanced tools to deliver comprehensive end-to-end solutions. You’ll impart your skills to the team, as they utilize industry-leading tools and techniques to create impactful software designs. Your role involves shaping a new product from the ground up with genuine autonomy and ownership. You will design, develop, deploy, and operate high-availability software products with robust monitoring, alerting, and fault-tolerant capabilities, integrating agentic AI at their core. You will also implement best practices for CI/CD deployments, telemetry, canaries, and automated testing to ensure the quality and reliability of our systems.

Key Responsibilities: Design and develop software products that meet user needs and market demands. Apply engineering principles to construct and maintain efficient, bug-free software systems. Collaborate with designers, product managers, and other engineers to bring products from concept to launch. Architect secure, scalable, and high-performance backend applications Work on both front-end and back-end development using languages such as Go, Node.js, Java or C#. Integrate backend services with relational and NoSQL databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, and DynamoDB Write clean, efficient, testable code following best practices for performance, maintainability, and security Integrate generative AI tools to accelerate development and enhance product design. Communicate design decisions and technical trade-offs clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Contribute to a culture of innovation and technical excellence by keeping abreast of industry trends. Embed security checks and compliance requirements into the development process to meet relevant standards.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of experience in software engineering, or 5+ years of experience in software engineering in lieu of a degree Ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance 5+ years of experience building and operating production-grade full-stack applications in cloud environments such as AWS 5+ years of experience with Go, Java, Node.js, or C# development 5+ years of experience in distributed architectures in developing and using microservices or serverless in AWS, Google, or Azure Cloud 3+ years of experience with SQL and NoSQL databases Experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs and microservices using Go (preferred) Experience in CI/CD pipeline setup and maintenance Knowledge of authentication, authorization, and security best practices Experience using generative AI tools to accelerate development, automate coding tasks, and review AI-generated code

Eligibility Requirements: Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. As a contractor, including remote contractors, you may be required to complete a background check. As a contractor, you will be paid for the time you work; this does not include paid time off (PTO) or holidays. If you participate in our Payroll Services (W2) engagement, you may be eligible for Paid Sick Leave (PSL), depending on your work location and state-specific regulations.