ABOUT THE ROLE
Second Front Systems’ (2F) Workshop team is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Software Engineer to join our mission-driven team. We are a dynamic, fast-growing entrepreneurial company at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and national security, committed to delivering transformative solutions that empower our nation’s defenders. This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of a company that is redefining the way software is delivered and secured in the defense sector.
At 2F, we thrive on innovation and purpose, combining a startup’s agility with a clear mission to support national security. You will be at the forefront of driving the development and delivery strategy behind the deployment and scaling new and existing offerings that deliver unique capabilities for our commercial and government customers, including the Department of Defense, who are looking to accelerate the transition and adoption of innovative technologies for national defense. If you’re ready to contribute to a team that values ingenuity, collaboration, and impact then we want to hear from you.
Note: This position requires U.S. citizenship due to government contract requirements. Additionally, candidates must reside in one of our approved hiring hubs:
DC/Maryland/Virginia
Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill, NC
Denver/Colorado Springs, CO
Dallas/Fort Worth, TX
What You’ll Do
Contribute to building and scaling frontend, RESTful API backend, and infrastructure as part of a distributed development team.
Agile development: writing, reviewing, maintaining, testing, and deploying code
Participate in code reviews, mentor others, and evangelize best coding practices
Collaborate with cross functional teams to implement new features
Skills You’ll Bring to Our Team
U.S. Citizenship
Experience with the full product development lifecycle
Proven ability to break down complex problems and discover, diagnose, and fix any bugs or issues
Understanding of systems development concepts (i.e. REST APIs, Authentication, Event driven architectures)
Willingness to learn and grow with our team
Strong understanding of containers and microservices
Ability to work independently and collaborate with the team members in a remote environment
B.S. or higher in Computer Science (or equivalent work experience)
Preferred Qualifications
5-10 years of Software Engineering experience with problem solving and troubleshooting skills
Previous experience working in national security
Experience working and developing with the technologies we use
Experience working in a startup environment
Knowledge of DevSecOps tools and practices
Technologies we Use
Prevalent languages we use are: Golang, Rust, Typescript, and Python
Object Storage(Google Cloud Storage/AWS S3), Relational Storage(Postgres, MySQL, RDS, Cloud SQL)
AWS/GCP/Azure
Kubernetes
CNCF tooling (Flux, ArgoCD, Tekton, etc)
Pulumi
Git/Gitlab
Dagger
Success at 2F Looks Like:
Viewing obstacles as opportunities for growth
Having a bias toward action and tangible, measurable results
Striving to be both compassionate and direct with your feedback
Being team-oriented and inclusive with your actions
Perks & Benefits
This role is full-time. As a public benefit corporation, we’re a team of purpose-driven trailblazers transforming the future of U.S. national security. We hire the best to do their best and, as such, we are committed to providing the perks and benefits you need to be successful—both in- and outside the workplace.
We offer you:
Competitive Salary
100% Healthcare, vision and dental coverage
401(k) + 3% company contribution
Wellness perks (Fitness classes, mental health resources)
Equity incentive plan
Tech + office supplies stipend
Annual professional development stipend
Flexible paid time off + federal holidays off
Parental leave
Work from anywhere
Referral Bonus
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