Software Engineer

Position Overview

• Location Type: Remote
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Salary: $132,000 - $153,000 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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:

  • 2-4 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 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.

Visit our careers page to learn more.

Important Note: Please be aware that all official communications will come from @secondfront.com email addresses. If you are contacted by anyone claiming to represent Second Front and are unsure of their authenticity, please do not provide any personal/financial information and contact us immediately at security@secondfront.com.

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