Software Engineer

• Location: Chantilly, VA
• Schedule: Full-Time
• Work Location: On-Site
• Shift: Day Job
• Travel: No
• Minimum Clearance Required: TS/SCI with FS Poly

Rapid Cycle Solutions LLC (RCS) is an innovative small business providing IT and management consulting services to the U.S. Federal Government and commercial clients. We have unique strengths in complex, cross-organizational solution analysis, design, development, implementation, and change management supporting enterprise requirements. Our team of professionals has deep consulting backgrounds supporting the unique needs of our clients. Our team members have proven experience leading strategic initiatives within the civilian Government agencies.

*Note: Please ensure you meet the Security Clearance obligations before applying to optimize your consideration for this and other employment opportunities with RCS.

RCS is seeking a Software Engineer to conduct strategic research and development and require support in the evaluation, system design, and software engineering support to transition, primarily open source, software prototypes and algorithms to a proprietary partner infrastructure for deployment throughout the organization.

This position requires the candidate to meet specific Security Clearance obligations to work onsite in Chantilly, VA.

What you will do:

• Install externally developed web applications on cloud environment infrastructure.
• Ensure the web applications communicate with external and internal databases, using API keys.
• Modify the web applications as required and be able to work independently on the project as needed.
• Provide front end development to host models and connect APIs in order to demo and transition tools in software.
• Utilize AI/ML models to integrate with front-end development.
• TRAVEL: Local travel/POV will be on an as needed basis, within the local place of performance.

Required Qualifications/Education:

• Clearance: Active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph
  • U.S. Citizenship required (NO EXCEPTIONS)

• Experience with full stack web development using JavaScript, PHP, R, Python, NodeJS, and/or MongoDB.
• Experience working with client-side code such as Angular, Bootstrap, Material, jQuery.
• Experience with REST APIs and data ETL.
• Experience with Linux System Administration and associated scripting languages (Bash).
• Experience with NoSQL and MySQL databases.
• Experience with web app installation and deployment.
• Experience with web-based software development.
• Hands‑on experience working within cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or similar.
• Experience and knowledge of AI/ML (Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning) models.

Nice to Have Qualifications:

• Experience with Cloud-based Relational Database Services (RDS).
• Experience with JIRA and Confluence.

RCS is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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All RCS work locations are drug‑free workplaces.

RCS considers several factors which can influence a final salary including but not limited to; skill set relevancy, work experience, geographic location, security clearance, education, certifications, training, and other business and organizational requirements. At RCS we offer competitive compensation packages, benefits, and learning and development opportunities. Individuals are typically not hired at or near the top of the salary range being that compensation decisions are dependent on individual circumstances. The salary range listed for this position is a reasonable estimate taking into consideration the required qualifications.

RCS encourages external referrals and offers a referral bonus after a successful hire. This will be paid 90 days after the new hire's start date. Bonus amounts vary based on the skill level and position of the referred candidate and are provided in the form of a gift certificate.