Job Description

About the Organization

Now is a great time to join Redhorse Corporation. We are a solution-driven company delivering data insights and technology solutions to customers with missions critical to U.S. national interests. We’re looking for thoughtful, skilled professionals who thrive as trusted partners building technology-agnostic solutions and want to apply their talents supporting customers with difficult and important mission sets.

About the Role

Redhorse is transforming how the Department of Defense (DoD) utilizes data and technology. We are seeking a highly skilled Full Stack Software Engineer to join our team supporting the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition & Sustainment (OUSD(A&S)). You will play a critical role in advancing data-driven decision-making across the DoD, designing and implementing robust data solutions that directly impact national security initiatives and investments. This is a high-impact position offering significant opportunity to shape the future of DoD data management and analytics.

Key Responsibilities

• Software Architecture & Development:
• Design and develop software architectures, APIs, frameworks, and libraries supporting intelligence-focused and mission-aligned capabilities.
• Build both frontend and backend components for prototypes, reusable tooling, and production-ready systems.
• Guide the development and maintenance of common code libraries and shared tools used across multiple teams and products.
• Rapid Prototyping & AI Integration:
• Support strategy development for rapid prototyping of AI and Generative AI capabilities.
• Create prototype components and reference implementations to accelerate experimentation and capability deployment.
• Technical Documentation & Standards:
• Document software requirements, specifications, and system interfaces; review technical documentation produced by vendors and partner teams.
• Develop reference architectures, compliance standards, and technical roadmaps to ensure alignment across system components and stakeholders.
• Collaboration & Product Development:
• Work closely with clients, product owners, and mission stakeholders to refine requirements and build out product lines aligned to operational needs.
• Analyze and decompose functional requirements into software designs allocated across system components and sub-components.
• Contribute to planning activities, design reviews, and architecture discussions to ensure technical quality and scalability.

Required Experience/Clearance

• Bachelor’s degree with 7+ years of experience, or
• Master’s degree with 5+ years of experience.
• Secret clearance required. Top Secret with SCI eligibility highly desired.
• Programming expertise in Python, JavaScript, and at least one additional modern programming language.
• Experience with frontend frameworks such as React, Vue, or similar.
• Backend development experience with frameworks/runtimes such as Node.js, Spring/Spring Boot, Django, Flask, or equivalent.
• Experience with Agile software development methodologies and associated tools.
• Strong understanding of modern software architectures, including microservices and component-based frontend frameworks.
• DevSecOps experience is highly preferred.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to translate requirements into actionable engineering solutions.
• Ability to synthesize and prioritize feature requests, recommend alternative technical approaches, and support engineering execution on aggressive timelines.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled 

Accommodations:

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Redhorse Corporation shall, in its discretion, modify or adjust the position to meet Redhorse’s changing needs.

This job description is not a contract and may be adjusted as deemed appropriate in Redhorse’s sole discretion.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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