Position Title: Software Engineer Position Type: Full-time Location: Dayton, OH (Primary); Huntsville, AL; St. Louis, MO; Remote (in order of preference) Clearance: Active TS/SCI
Description: Waypoint’s client is seeking a driven, detail-oriented Software Engineer to support mission-critical development efforts within a secure environment supporting NASIC. This role focuses on building and maintaining modern software solutions using object-oriented programming, containerization, and cloud-native concepts.
The selected candidate will work within an Agile team to develop scalable applications, support system integration, and contribute to high-impact national security missions. This is an excellent opportunity for early-career engineers to grow in a DevSecOps and modern software development environment.
Responsibilities:
Develop, test, and maintain software applications using object-oriented programming languages such as Go, Python, Java, or C#.
Build and support HTTP-based web services and APIs using frameworks such as Spring Boot.
Work with containerization technologies (Docker, Podman, CRI-O) and support Kubernetes-based deployments.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and deliver technical solutions.
Utilize version control systems such as Git (GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket) for source code management.
Develop software solutions for Linux-based environments.
Work with structured data formats such as XML, JSON, and YAML.
articipate in Agile development processes, including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.
Support integration of applications with databases and data processing systems.
Required:
Active TS/SCI clearance
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field
Minimum 3+ years of experience in object-oriented programming (Go, Python, Java, or C#)
Experience developing software for Linux platforms
Familiarity with HTTP-based services and frameworks such as Spring Boot
Experience with version control systems (Git or similar)
Familiarity with XML, JSON, and YAML data formats
Basic experience with containerization technologies (Docker or similar)
Strong communication and organizational skills
Desired:
Experience with Kubernetes and container orchestration concepts
Experience with relational and non-relational databases (e.g., MongoDB)
Familiarity with message queues and caching systems (RabbitMQ, Redis, Memcached)
Knowledge of ICAM concepts (OAuth2, JWT, Keycloak, OpenID)
Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins
Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies
Exposure to compiler architecture concepts (lexers, parsers)