Software Engineer

Job Title: Software Engineer
Location: Fairfax, VA Area - Hybrid with 2 days onsite- 3 days remote (local to DMV)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Clearance Level: Top Secret Required

Years of Experience: 5 plus years of experience
Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

Certification: Active DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+).

Salary: $100,000-$150,000
Benefits: Competitive salary and bonus structure, Comprehensive health insurance, 401(k) with company match, Generous PTO, Flexible remote work options

How to Apply:
Apply https://wearemetronome.com/careers/ on our Careers Page, or email your resume to Careers@wearemetronome.com

Position Summary

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Full Stack Software Engineer to support the development and deployment of modern web applications in a secure, cloud-based environment. This role will work across both front-end and back-end systems, with a focus on building scalable, containerized applications deployed via Docker and Kubernetes within AWS. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver performant, maintainable, and secure software that supports critical defense and intelligence missions.

Key Responsibilities

Full Stack Development

• Design, develop, and maintain modern front-end applications using frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.

• Develop RESTful APIs and backend services using Python, Node.js, Java, or Go.

• Ensure seamless integration between frontend and backend components.

Cloud-Based Application Engineering

• Deploy and manage containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes on AWS.

• Implement infrastructure as code using Terraform, CloudFormation, or AWS CDK.

• Support CI/CD automation using tools like GitLab, Jenkins, or GitHub Actions.

Performance, Security & Collaboration

• Optimize performance and scalability of full-stack applications.

• Follow security best practices for cloud-native development.

• Work closely with DevOps, security, and design teams to deliver high-quality software.

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

IAT Level 2 - DoD 8140 -

• CompTIA Security+ (CE)
• SSCP (Systems Security Certified Practitioner)
• CCNA Security (including legacy CCNA mapping)
• CySA+ (Cybersecurity Analyst+)
• GICSP (Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional)
• GSEC (GIAC Security Essentials Certification)

• 3-6 years of professional experience as a Full Stack Developer.

• Proficient in JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, and one cloud-native backend language (e.g., Go, Java).

• Hands-on experience with AWS services (Lambda, ECS, S3, etc.) and Kubernetes.

• Experience with containerization (Docker), microservices architecture, and automated CI/CD pipelines.

• Strong understanding of version control (Git), Agile development, and testing frameworks.