Full-Stack Mercenary (Senior-Level)
Location: Columbia, MD
Employment Type: Full-time
Experience Level: Senior (12+ years)
Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI with polygraph required
Position Overview
The selected candidate will serve as a Full-Stack Developer supporting a mission-focused team responsible for developing custom applications, data-driven tools, and workflow automation solutions. This role operates in a dynamic environment where the primary objective is to deliver practical, user-focused capabilities that address real-world operational challenges.
The candidate will work directly with end users and stakeholders to identify gaps, develop solutions, and deploy tools that enhance mission effectiveness, improve data visibility, and streamline workflows.
Key Responsibilities
Application Development & Analytics
- Design, develop, and maintain full-stack applications supporting mission requirements
- Develop scripts and analytics to extract insights from complex and disparate data sources
- Build scalable backend services and modern, user-friendly frontend interfaces
Data Integration & Engineering
- Aggregate, transform, and integrate data from multiple enterprise systems and repositories
- Develop solutions that enable efficient querying, analysis, and visualization of data
- Ensure secure and compliant handling of data across systems
User Engagement & Requirements Development
- Engage directly with end users to gather requirements and refine solutions
- Translate operational needs into functional, scalable technical implementations
- Iterate rapidly based on feedback to improve usability and effectiveness
Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing
- Collaborate with cross-functional technical teams to share expertise and best practices
- Leverage existing tools and frameworks to avoid duplication of effort
- Contribute to continuous improvement of development processes
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 12 years of relevant professional experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline (or additional experience in lieu of degree)
- Demonstrated proficiency in Python and JavaScript for full-stack application development and analytics
- Experience querying and manipulating data from enterprise databases and data repositories
- Strong experience working in Linux-based environments
- Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and standard development workflows
- Demonstrated ability to work directly with users in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with AI-assisted software development tools or workflows
- Familiarity with agent-based or AI-driven development frameworks
- Knowledge of signals intelligence (SIGINT) collection and analysis systems
- Experience supporting operational CNO capabilities and environments
- Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
Desired Attributes
- Ability to operate effectively in a dynamic, mission-focused environment
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Effective communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- High level of adaptability and responsiveness to evolving requirements
- Commitment to delivering practical, user-centered solutions
Benefits & Total Compensation
Compensation & Retirement
- Highly competitive base salary
- Performance-based bonus opportunities
- Employee referral bonus program (up to $10,000 per referral)
- 401(k) and Roth retirement plans with up to 10% profit-sharing contribution
Paid Time Off & Leave
- 25 days of paid time off annually
- PTO buy-back program
- 11 paid holidays annually (with flexible scheduling options)
- 3 additional paid site closure days per year
- Paid bereavement leave
- Paid parental leave:
- 8 weeks childbirth leave for birthing parent
- 4 weeks bonding leave for all parents (birth or adoption)
Health & Insurance
- 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and eligible dependents
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (medical, dependent care, limited purpose)
- Company-paid basic life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Education & Professional Development
- Unlimited company-funded training courses and industry conferences
- Education assistance and continuing education support
- Up to 5 paid training days per year
Additional Benefits
- Company-provided apparel
- Regular company-sponsored events, including family-friendly gatherings and social events
- Annual holiday celebration
Benefits are subject to change based on contract and organizational policies.
Additional Information
- This position requires work to be performed on-site in a secure environment
- Candidates must maintain an active security clearance
- U.S. citizenship may be required based on contract requirements
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.