Software Development Engineer - Active TS/SCI with FSP Location: Herndon, VA Clearance Required: TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph (FSP) Position Type: Full-Time, On-Site Salary Range: $210,000 – $250,000 Description We are seeking a Software Development Engineer to support mission-focused work. Designs and builds resilient, high-throughput, event-driven software architectures and data processing frameworks to ensure system observability and real-time event tracking. The position requires an active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph (FSP). Primary Responsibilities • Build modular, fault-tolerant backend services and event-driven data pipelines. • Implement real-time monitoring, logging, and automated alerting for system health and data flow events. • Ensure strict access controls, concurrency, and scalable record-keeping across complex software platforms. • Integrate asynchronous systems and message brokers to enable seamless data interchange. Requirements Minimum Qualifications: • Python (asynchronous & concurrent coding) • Kafka (distributed messaging) • Distributed Systems • Event-Driven Design • Asynchronous Coding & Concurrency • JSON • Fault Tolerance • Observability, Grafana, ELK Stack • Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph (FSP) required. • Must work on-site in Herndon, VA. Preferred Qualifications: • Access control in event-driven architectures • Modular system design for data pipelines • Alerting & record-keeping solutions • Expanding architectures to support multiple data domains & formats Benefits Salary Salary for this position is determined based on factors such as location, qualifications, experience, and contract-specific budget considerations. Proposed Salary Range: $210,000 – $250,000 Benefits We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including: • 100% Company-Paid Health Insurance: Full coverage for medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their dependents (United Healthcare and Guardian). • Protection Plans: Employer-paid life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance. • 401(k) Retirement Contribution: 15% of base salary contributed by the company, fully vested from day one. • Paid Time Off: 200 hours of PTO annually (accrued), in addition to 11 federal holidays. • Bonuses: Recruitment and business development bonus opportunities based on performance and company growth.