Salary: $125,000 - 195,000 per year
Requirements:
- Active TS/SCI Security Clearance required
- Proficiency in Golang with experience in backend and distributed system development
- Familiarity with message queues and data streaming technologies such as Kafka, NATS, or RabbitMQ
- Strong understanding of database systems (SQL and NoSQL) and query optimization
- Experience with workflow orchestration frameworks like Temporal, Airflow, or Prefect
- Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack)
- Understanding of high-availability and fault-tolerant system design
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively with engineers, SMEs, and operational teams in a mission-driven environment
- Strong proficiency in C++ and the Qt framework for desktop applications
- Experience with OpenGL and GPU-accelerated visualization techniques
- Understanding of multi-threaded programming and performance optimization
- Ability to integrate desktop applications with backend data sources
- Willingness to commute to Reston, VA, and ability to relocate before employment starts
Responsibilities: - Design, develop, and maintain a high-availability, near real-time data processing system using Golang
- Implement a dependable workflow system to ensure timely data processing and delivery
- Create and optimize backend services that facilitate search, query, and introspection of system operations
- Design and uphold data logging and alerting mechanisms for identifying critical events
- Integrate distributed data pipelines and streaming architectures to boost system scalability and performance
- Ensure secure, resilient, and scalable software solutions that meet mission-critical requirements
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including data engineers and analysts, to enhance system performance
- Maintain and improve system observability, incorporating logging, tracing, and monitoring tools
Technologies: - Airflow
- Backend
- ELK
- Golang
- Grafana
- Support
- Kafka
- NATS
- NoSQL
- OpenGL
- Prometheus
- Qt
- RabbitMQ
- SQL
- Security
- API
- C++
More:
We are a leading tech company situated in Reston, VA, dedicated to developing innovative software solutions. Our team is dynamic and collaborative, focusing on cutting-edge technologies to solve complex challenges. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including 401(k), dental, health, life, and vision insurance, along with paid time off and bonus opportunities. The position is full-time, and our work environment is mission-driven, often requiring travel to support our customers on-site.
last updated 25 week of 2026
