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Sr Software Engineer -Public Sector

156k – 214kMcLean, VAOnsite6+ YOE
Summary

Designs and builds scalable backend services in Java, Scala, or Go for Databricks' Data Intelligence Platform in sovereign/air-gapped public sector clouds. Requires 6+ years experience, distributed systems expertise, and TS/SCI clearance eligibility.

About the role

Responsibilities

  • Architect scalable systems: Design and implement highly available backend services using Scala, Java, Go, C++/C or similar.
  • Distributed Systems Engineering: Design and implement highly scalable backend services in Java, Scala, or Go that power our Data Intelligence Platform across sovereign and air-gapped clouds.
  • Infrastructure at Scale: Solve complex architectural trade-offs around concurrency, storage, and networking to ensure the platform remains resilient in high-consequence public sector environments.
  • Performance Optimization: Drive "zero-waste" compute initiatives, optimizing our engine and services to perform in resource-constrained or specialized regions (e.g., GovCloud).
  • Security & Reliability: Partner with Production Engineering to ensure all backend services meet the highest security standards and compliance guardrails while maintaining high availability.

Requirements

Required:

  • Eligible for Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance.

Nice to have:

  • Current polygraph (Counterintelligence or Full Scope).

  • Technical Breadth: BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science or a related field.

  • Experience: 6+ years of professional software development experience.

  • Systems Expertise: Deep understanding of Distributed Systems, concurrency, and performance optimization.

  • Language Proficiency: Strong production-level experience in at least one of: Java, Scala, Go, or C++.

  • Cloud Experience: Experience building and deploying large-scale SaaS or cloud-native applications.

Skills
JavaScalaGoC++Distributed SystemsConcurrencyPerformance OptimizationCloud-native ApplicationsSaaSMicroservices
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