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Aqua IT is seeking an experienced Linux Systems Engineer to provide support to a mission critical enterprise identity and access management system. A successful candidate will develop an ...

Senior AI Software Engineer

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

$119K - $157K/yr

Aqua IT is searching for an experienced AI Engineer to lead AI solutions, work on development, collaborate with pipeline development and deployment teams. These teams are involved in the deployment ...

Overview: We have an opening for an experienced Senior System Engineer with Linux system administration experience to support cloud and on-premise systems with a mission operations team. The team is ...

$48.50 - $66.25/hr

Overview: We are looking for a Systems/DevOps Engineer to work on our Cloud Automation Advancements Team. Work hand-in-hand with technical and program management leadership to implement the next ...

Overview:The Quality Assurance Inspector will support Counternarcotics (CN) and Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) programs. The position will review of all documentation and provide on ...

AWS Cloud Engineer

O Fallon, IL

$52 - $69.50/hr

Overview: We have an opening for an AWS Cloud Engineer to work on a cloud development and deployment team. The team is involved in the deployment and maintenance of multiple operational cloud ...

* This role is 100% remote but candidates in the Greater STL/IL area are preferred due to customer location * Overview: This position is responsible for supporting automation efforts with a focus on ...

Senior Systems Engineer (Windows/AWS)

Saint Louis, MO · Hybrid

$101K - $139K/yr

Overview: We are seeking an experienced Senior Systems Engineer to support mission-critical geospatial and enterprise infrastructure environments. This position focuses on the design, integration ...

$223K/yr

Overview: We are looking for a Systems Architect to support AWS Resiliency and Recovery. The qualified candidate will work hand-in-hand with technical and program management leadership along with ...

DevOps Engineer

Saint Louis, MO

$51.25 - $70.25/hr

We have an opening for a Senior DevOps Engineer with strong networking experience to assist with the development, integration, deployment, and sustainment of mission critical systems.

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Software Engineer (Python/Django) with Security Clearance

Aqua IT

Gaithersburg, MD • On-site

Other

Posted 7 days ago


Job description

Aqua IT is a growing defense technology company delivering software, cloud, cybersecurity, and AI solutions to the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community. We build mission-critical capabilities using modern engineering practices and cloud-native technologies while maintaining a culture where talented engineers have the freedom to innovate and make an immediate impact. We're looking for a Software Engineer with 4–6 years of professional experience who enjoys solving challenging technical problems, working collaboratively, and building secure, scalable applications supporting national security missions. What You'll Do
As a member of an Agile software development team, you will: Design, develop, test, and maintain secure software applications
Build RESTful APIs and backend services
Develop modern web application features and user interfaces
Participate in code reviews and contribute to software architecture discussions
Write automated unit and integration tests
Support CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes
Troubleshoot production issues and implement sustainable solutions
Collaborate closely with software engineers, system engineers, testers, and mission stakeholders
Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, standups, retrospectives, and demos
Required Qualifications
Active TS/SCI clearance
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or related technical fieldEquivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
4–6 years of professional software development experience
Experience with one or more modern programming languages such as:JavaPythonJavaScript/TypeScriptC#
Experience developing REST APIs or microservices
Familiarity with Git and collaborative source control workflows
Experience working in Agile software development environments
Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with any of the following is a plus: React or another modern JavaScript framework
AWS or Azure cloud services
Docker and Kubernetes
CI/CD tools such as GitLab CI, Jenkins, or GitHub Actions
Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or CloudFormation)
PostgreSQL or other relational databases
Linux development environments
DevSecOps or secure software development practices