Location
Chantilly, Virginia, United States
Capabilities
Digital and Data
Office Setup
Office/Onsite
Job ID
#40070
Industry
National Security & Defense
At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.
Your impact
Blacklynx, a Jacobs company, is seeking a talented and motivated Mid-level Software Engineer to join our dynamic team.
Responsibilities:
Work scope may include the following duties:
Proficiency with Go programming language and best practices or other modern languages
Knowledge of Git version control
Knowledge of Git workflows and branching strategies
Experience with RESTful API design and implementation
Understanding of distributed systems patterns and challenges
Strong Experience with containerization and Docker
Experience with testing practices including unit, integration, and end-to-end testing
Experience coaching and mentoring junior employees
- This list is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities.
Here's what you'll need
Preferred:
Experience with frontend development utilizing Angular
Experience with Kubernetes deployments and management in production
Experience with Kubernetes package management utilizing Helm
Knowledge of WebAssembly and wasmCloud or similar platforms
Configuring and managing Traefik or other API gateways/ingress controllers
Familiarity with observability tools
Experience with event-driven architecture and message queues
Cloud platforms experience (AWS/C2S)
Knowledge of security best practices in microservices
Clearance Required:
TS/SCI Clearance required to start this role.
Minimum Years of Experience:
BS degree from an accredited school and two (2) to five (5) years' experience.
Posted Salary Range: Minimum
100,000.00
Posted Salary Range: Upper
140,000.00
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.
The base salary range for this position is $100,000.00 to $140,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on May 22, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.
Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.
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