Software Engineer (Clearance Required)

Whiteboard Federal

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Chantilly, Herndon, Reston, McLean, Bethesda Until 8/21/2026 First posted January 2, 2026 Last posted January 2, 2026
Job description

Whiteboard Federal is seeking a Software Engineer who thrives in a fast-paced, innovative, mission-critical impact environment. The ideal candidate will have full-stack development experience, some roles being more front or backend focused, depending on the customer’s requirements. The teams operate in a dynamic, multitasking environment that demands a keen understanding of large-scale database and application development, data modeling, and data mapping—particularly for systems that manage Terabytes of data. This role is ideal for someone who excels in driving process improvements while ensuring the highest standards of data quality. 

Primary Responsibilities: 

  • Programming/development skills and experience with languages such as, Java, Python, and TypeScript. 
  • Participate in software development to support innovative and enhancing software of customer applications. 
  • Experience with big data tools such as Spark, Hadoop, Cassandra, DynamoDB, Kinesis, SOLR, Elasticsearch. 
  • Experience with at least one of the following HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and at least a modern framework such as Angular, React or Vue. 
  • Experience with service-based architectures and developing and consuming REST services.  
  • Familiarity with industry best practices for Agile software development, automated testing, and continuous integration. 
  • Collaborating with teammates, other service providers, vendors, and users to develop new programming methods. 

Basic Qualifications: 

  • A Bachelor or Master's Degree or equivalent experience. 
  • Demonstrate professional experience in a technical field.  
  • Experience with full-stack development.  
  • Knowledge of the software development lifecycle.  

Desired Skills: 

  • Experience with cloud Infrastructure as Code (IaC) such as Terraform. 
  • Understand the role certificates play in securing an application, including establishing TLS, authenticating users, and protecting data. 
  • Familiar with Angular, Spring Boot, Django, FastAPI or additional frameworks.  
  • Demonstrated experience with cloud technologies (AWS, Azure). 

Clearance (Required): 

  • TS/SCI+ 

Whiteboard Federal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In addition, Whiteboard is an Affirmative Action employer for veterans and individuals with disabilities. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, lactation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

To learn more about your Equal Employment Opportunity protections, please read the “EEO is the Law” poster here. To learn more about equal pay, please read the nondiscrimination policy here. To read Whiteboard Federal’s EEO policy statement, navigate here.

Whiteboard Federal is committed to providing access to all individuals who are seeking information from our website. For those applicants requesting reasonable accommodations for the application process, please email [email protected] or call 571-526-4028. A staff member will contact individuals having problems with accessibility within two business days to assist them.

 

 

About this role

Summary

Develops full-stack applications, manages big data, collaborates in agile teams, and supports secure cloud solutions.

Job title

Software Engineer (Clearance Required)

Experience level

professional experience

Industry

federal technology

Location requirements

Chantilly, Herndon, Reston, McLean, Bethesda; remote not specified

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

JavaPythonTypeScriptbig datarest servicesagileBachelor's degree

Preferred skills

TerraformTLSAngularSpring BootDjangoFastAPIAWSAzure

Specializations

full-stackbig datacloudrest servicesagile
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

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On-site