Software Engineer

We are seeking a Software Engineer to join our team. Working at NT Concepts means that you are part of an innovative, agile company dedicated to solving the most critical challenges in National Security. We’re looking for the best and the brightest to join us in supporting this mission. If meaningful work, initiative, creativity, and continuous self-improvement are important to your career, join our growing team and discover What's Next for you.

Mission Focus:

As a Software Engineer you will have the unique opportunity to solve hard problems and help turn complex concepts into reality to advance and enhance systems supporting the defense of our nation. In particular, you will implement cutting edge solutions for a program focused on state-of-the-art robust computer vision algorithms. You will be part of a solutions-oriented, agile SCRUM team designing and developing custom methods and components to support innovative data science capabilities.

Our delivery teams are driven to explore new ideas and technology, and care deeply about collaboration, feedback, and iteration. We follow SAFe agile practices, embrace the Ops ethos (DataOps/DevSecOps/MLOps) to “automate-first”, use modern tech stacks, and constantly challenge each other to grow and improve.

If cutting edge development projects resonate with you, and you care deeply about joining a mission-driven company with a strong growth direction and diverse culture, we'd love to learn more about you. Check out the details below, and let’s connect.

Technical members of our solutions teams require little guidance, but love to learn, collaborate, and problem solve. This position requires mid to senior level of experience, a passion for mission support, and a strong desire to solve our customers’ hardest technical and data challenges.

Clearance : U.S. Citizenship is required, with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance. An active Secret clearance or higher is preferred.

Location/Flexibility: Herndon, VA with remote flexibility. Must be local to the DC Metro area.

Responsibilities:

• Support design, development, implementation and maintenance recommendations for software systems


• Design, code, test, debug and document solutions


• Ensure compliance with software design, development, testing, integration and sustainment standards


• Research technology solutions, prioritize assignments, and work to resolve issues based on customer and business requirements


• Ensure that products are designed and developed for scalability, robustness, maintainability, and interoperability


• Create, implement and adopt Development Best Practices


• Serve as a leader for junior developers on the team

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience with Python or other programming languages (e.g., Java, C#, GoLang)


• Ideal candidates will have experience working with Pytorch and supporting machine learning efforts


• Experience with API design and implementation


• Experience supporting code reviews


• Experience with Cloud Providers (AWS, GCP, and Azure) preferably AWS


• Experience working in a fast-paced agile environment


• Demonstrated proficiency with Git version control systems


• Experience working in Linux environments


• Familiarity with microservices design and development patterns


• Familiarity with container-based applications (Docker, OpenShift) and Kubernetes management

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods setting at a desk and working on a computer


• Must be able to lift up to 10-15 pounds at times.

About NT Concepts

Founded in 1998 and headquartered in the Washington DC Metro area, NT Concepts is a private, mid-tier company with clients spanning the Intelligence and Defense communities. We deliver end-to-end ​data and technology solutions ​that advance the modernization, transformation, and automation of the national security mission—solutions with real impact developed in a strong engineering culture that encourages technical growth, leadership, and creative “big idea” problem-solving.

Employees are the core of NT Concepts. We understand that world-changing concepts happen in collaborative environments. We are a company where talented teams work together using innovation and expertise to solve our clients’ most critical challenges. Here, you’ll gain competitive benefits , opportunities to bolster your skills and develop new abilities, and a company culture dedicated to support and service. In addition to our benefits program, we encourage our employees to take part in #NTC_GivesBack , which paves the way for positive social change.

If joining a stable company with strong professional growth opportunities resonates with you, and you seek vital, mission-driven projects (for some pretty cool clients) that use your specific talents, we’d love to have you move forward with us.