Software Engineer

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Software Engineer

Footbridge is seeking a Software Engineer to build scalable, event-driven architectures and streaming data solutions for complex operational environments. This role focuses on developing modular, resilient software that enhances system observability, data pipeline efficiency, and real-time event processing.

Sterling, VAOn-SiteTS/SCIPosted October 14, 2026Software Engineer

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Location

Sterling, VA

Clearance

TS/SCI

Work arrangement

On-Site

Experience level

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Department

Software Engineer

Posted

October 14, 2026

Responsibilities

• Develop robust, scalable backend software using Python, leveraging asynchronous and concurrent programming methods.
• Manage message queuing and event streaming workflows across distributed environments using Apache Kafka.
• Construct extensible software frameworks to easily ingest and integrate diverse data formats and sources.
• Deploy and manage system observability tools using Grafana and the ELK Stack for performance tracking and log analytics.
• Integrate access control policies and audit capabilities to ensure secure data handling and platform integrity.

Minimum Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI security clearance with a Full Scope Polygraph.
• Proven experience in Python software development, including asynchronous programming techniques.
• Demonstrated expertise using Apache Kafka for event-driven and distributed messaging systems.
• Solid understanding of distributed platform design, JSON data structures, and fault-tolerant architecture principles.
• Hands-on experience creating dashboards and log visualization tools with Grafana and the ELK Stack.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience configuring granular user access controls within distributed software architectures.
• Background in developing automated monitoring, digital record-keeping, and security auditing solutions.
• Proven track record of scaling data pipelines to accommodate new domains and processing requirements.

Required Skills

• Active TS/SCI security clearance with a Full Scope Polygraph.
• Proven experience in Python software development, including asynchronous programming techniques.
• Demonstrated expertise using Apache Kafka for event-driven and distributed messaging systems.
• Solid understanding of distributed platform design, JSON data structures, and fault-tolerant architecture principles.
• Hands-on experience creating dashboards and log visualization tools with Grafana and the ELK Stack.

Preferred Skills

• Experience configuring granular user access controls within distributed software architectures.
• Background in developing automated monitoring, digital record-keeping, and security auditing solutions.
• Proven track record of scaling data pipelines to accommodate new domains and processing requirements.

Security Clearance

• Level: TS/SCI

Additional Details

Contract On-site

Benefits

• Health and Financial Foundation — Medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, disability coverage, and flexible spending accounts are described in the benefits page.
• Time Away and Flexibility Where Mission Permits — PTO, holidays, sick time, military leave, and flexible arrangements are supported where program and security requirements allow.
• Professional Development — The site references certification support, training, conferences, mentorship, internal mobility, and individual development planning.

Hiring process

1. 1

Apply

Submit your resume and contact details in about two minutes.

1. 2

Recruiter Review

Recruiting reviews your resume for role alignment, technical background, clearance status where relevant, and program fit.

1. 3

Interview

Qualified candidates may meet program, technical, or delivery leaders to discuss experience and expectations for the role.

1. 4

Offer

When there is a match, the team coordinates offer, onboarding, clearance transfer or sponsorship details where contractually authorized.

About Footbridge

Mission

Footbridge Federal delivers engineering, cyber, mission IT, analytics, and cleared program support for defense, intelligence, federal civilian, homeland security, and research missions.

Culture

• Mission Context Matters

Candidates should expect work tied to defense, intelligence, federal civilian, homeland, and research missions rather than generic commercial delivery.

• Small-Team Accountability

The culture copy emphasizes ownership, communication, and practical execution across teams that work close to customers and program outcomes.

• Growth With Technical Credibility

Career content supports hands-on technical growth, certifications, internal mobility, and program leadership without forcing one career track.

Benefits & why work here

• Health and Financial Foundation: Medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, disability coverage, and flexible spending accounts are described in the benefits page.
• Time Away and Flexibility Where Mission Permits: PTO, holidays, sick time, military leave, and flexible arrangements are supported where program and security requirements allow.
• Professional Development: The site references certification support, training, conferences, mentorship, internal mobility, and individual development planning.

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