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Software Engineer (automated Program Analysis) with Security Clearance

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Kudu Dynamics is a Leidos owned company, forged out of a decade of experience in computer network operations and staffed with talent who have built, overseen, and enhanced capabilities throughout the entire USG arsenal. Our team of hackers, engineers, makers, and shakers have experience spanning centuries of research, development, and operations missions – across desktop, mobile, IoT, and embedded platforms. Kudu Dynamics is uniquely qualified to anticipate tomorrow's threats and build the next generation of capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain scalable backend microservices, primarily in Python
• Develop and integrate REST APIs and event-driven components for data exchange
• Ensure code quality, performance, and maintainability through best practices and testing
• Design and optimise application data storage and access using various databases technologies Platform Integration
• Collaborate with research teams to incorporate advanced analysis techniques into the platform
• Develop E2E testing methodologies that are capable of validating a large complex system
• Integrate third-party or custom security tools within a cohesive product framework
• Work with DevOps resources to build and maintain CI/CD pipelines (primarily GitLab)
• Package, deploy, and manage microservices on Kubernetes using IaC tools (e.g., Terraform, Helm)
• Support deployment in both on-prem and cloud environments
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning and retrospectives, using Jira
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including frontend developers, security researchers, and operations engineers
• Provide technical guidance and support to peers, contributing to a culture of knowledge sharing
• Develop features with security in mind, adhering to best practices and frameworks
• Assist in meeting compliance and authorization requirements for US government and commercial deployments

Required Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship with ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance
• Professional experience in backend software development (ideally mid-level to senior)
• Solid knowledge of Python (or comparable language) and server-side frameworks
• Familiarity with microservices architecture and distributed systems
• Experience working with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL)
• Understanding of CI/CD processes and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills; able to work independently and in teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to automated program analysis, vulnerability research, or reverse engineering concepts
• Cloud deployment and/or Kubernetes experience
• Some familiarity with frontend technologies for occasional full-stack contributions particularly using TypeScript and Vue.js
• Prior experience working in a cybersecurity role
• Demonstrated ability to learn and adapt to emerging technologies
• Familiarity with SQLAlchemy and PostgreSQL, Redpanda, FastAPI, and Pydantic.
• Software design and implementation experience with event-modeling and data integration as it relates to distributed systems

Benefits

• Equity at a company that is doing dynamic, fun, meaningful, and interesting work
• A flexible work schedule, with the option to work remotely most days, if that's your style
• Your own yearly discretionary budget to buy the things that make you happy
• Highly competitive salaries, premium healthcare options, 401k matching, and an annual pass to a swim in the bonus pool
• Four weeks of paid time off and 11 federal holidays to utilize whenever you want throughout the year

Kudu provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Pay Range: $155,000 - $175,000 per year