Software Engineer

Position Overview

• Location Type: Remote
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Salary: $104,000 - $128,000 a year

Second Front Systems (2F) is seeking an ambitious and visionary 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 engineering strategy behind the deployment and scaling of our revolutionary Game Warden platform—an industry-leading tool that is accelerating the secure adoption of mission-critical SaaS solutions for the U.S. government. If you’re ready to contribute to a team that values ingenuity, collaboration, and impact, we want to hear from you.

Note: This position requires U.S. citizenship due to government contract requirements.

What You’ll Do

• Contribute to building and scaling our UI frontend and RESTful API backend as part of a distributed development team.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving code quality.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement new features.
• Agile development: writing and maintaining code.

Skills You’ll Bring to Our Team

• Passion for delivering high-quality software solutions.
• Willingness to learn and grow with our team.
• Understanding of basic containerization using Docker.
• Familiarity with PostgreSQL database management.
• Understanding of basic systems development concepts (i.e., REST APIs, Authentication, Event-driven architectures).
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with team members in a remote environment.
• BS or higher in Computer Science (or equivalent work experience).

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-2 years of Software Engineering experience with problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience working and developing with the technologies we use.
• Experience working in a startup environment.
• Knowledge of DevSecOps tools and practices.
• Previous experience working in national security.

Technologies We Use

• Typescript, GoLang, and Python
• React
• Kubernetes
• AWS/GCP/Azure
• Git/Gitlab/Gitea
• Rust

Perks & Benefits

• 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

Company Information

At Second Front Systems (2F), we equip defense and national security professionals for long-term, continuous competition for access to emerging technologies. Founded by...

Important Information

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