Software Engineer TS Clearance w/FS Poly - Hatched Recruitment UK : Job Details

Software Engineer - Distributed SystemsLocation: Fort Meade or Laurel, MD Clearance Required: TS with Full Scope PolygraphSalary: Up to $240,000/year (based on experience and qualifications)

Are you passionate about building scalable, high-performance systems that make a real impact? We are seeking a Software Engineer to join our team at Fort Meade or Laurel, where you'll work on mission-critical distributed services using modern technologies like Go, Java, Python, and Kotlin.

As a key member of our engineering team, you'll design, develop, and maintain a complex suite of distributed services, ensuring seamless operation and high availability. You'll also be working with cutting-edge technologies including Accumulo and other distributed databases, cloud infrastructure, and containerized environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain distributed services in Go, Java, Python, and/or Kotlin
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure system reliability and performance
• Work across the full stack, from backend services to frontend interfaces
• Troubleshoot complex issues and deliver scalable, maintainable solutions
• Rapidly adapt to changing requirements and technology environments

Required Skills:

• Go, Java, Python, Kotlin
• AWS, Docker, Kubernetes and Cloud Services
• Strong understanding of distributed systems and databases
• Proficiency in full-stack development (frontend & backend)
• Ability to adapt to new tools, frameworks, and architectures quickly

Desired Skills:

• Experience with Accumulo or similar distributed storage systems
• Familiarity with Bazel or other advanced build systems
• Knowledge of cloud infrastructure and containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience with AWS services and deployment practices
• Exposure to big data tools and processing frameworks
• Background in microservices architecture and RESTful API design

Join a team where your work directly impacts the scalability and performance of mission-critical systems. This is an exciting opportunity for an engineer who thrives in a dynamic environment and is ready to grow alongside a talented and driven team.