Software Engineer

By Light Professional IT Services provides technology and systems for defense, civilian, and commercial IT customers. The company is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to build and support backend services, REST APIs, microservices, and cloud-native infrastructure for USCYBERCOM J9 and the Persistent Cyber Training Environment (PCTE) / RangeOS mission.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, test, and maintain backend services, microservices, and REST APIs supporting cyber training and range capabilities
• Develop software using modern programming languages such as TypeScript, Go, Python, or similar technologies
• Build and support applications deployed within Kubernetes-based environments
• Integrate software with virtualized and cloud infrastructure, including environments using AWS or comparable cloud platforms
• Develop and maintain infrastructure using Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) technologies such as Terraform, Ansible, Pulumi, or similar tools
• Troubleshoot and debug application, infrastructure, integration, and deployment issues across distributed environments
• Develop and maintain automated unit, integration, and end-to-end tests to support reliable software delivery
• Collaborate with software engineering, DevOps/DevSecOps, infrastructure, networking, and cyber teams throughout the development lifecycle
• Contribute to capabilities supporting PCTE, RangeOS, and related Joint Cyber Warfighting Architecture (JCWA) initiatives
• Participate in technical planning, design discussions, code reviews, and continuous improvement efforts
• Provide technical or project leadership when appropriate based on experience

Requirements:

• strong software engineer
• depth in one or more programming languages
• strong engineering fundamentals
• technical curiosity
• solid debugging skills
• the ability to learn and contribute in a collaborative development environment
• 5+ years of professional software development experience
• Strong experience building backend applications, services, or REST APIs
• Strong proficiency in at least one or two programming languages
• engineers with strong experience in other languages who are willing to learn
• Experience working with Kubernetes or similar container orchestration technologies
• Experience with containerized applications using technologies such as Docker
• Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
• Experience working collaboratively within modern software development, Agile, DevOps, or DevSecOps environments
• Active TS/SCI clearance
• TypeScript and/or Go is preferred