Software Engineer - Army Rapid Capabilities

Are you interested in creating mission critical software to support our warfighter? Do you want to work on a team developing new and emerging technologies? Are you open to new ideas, collaborating with teammates, teaching, and learning from others? If this is the kind of person you are, DS2 invites you to apply for a spot on our team!

We are hiring a Software Engineer to contribute to high‑impact projects and technical initiatives. In this role, you will develop software solutions that support data‑driven test and evaluation of products used by the Army. Test and Evaluation is integrated throughout every phase of the Army’s development lifecycle, and our tools help Army engineers perform these critical tasks more efficiently. All this accelerates the delivery of capability into the hands of the soldiers who need it.

Who is DS2?

DS2 provides full life-cycle software engineering services to DoW, federal, and commercial clients. We are committed to teamwork, a clear focus on the customer, and a belief that hiring talented individuals is essential to achieving our vision of being “Engineered to Exceed Expectations”.

Every day, DS2 engineers meet our client's needs through problem-solving, teamwork, and technology-driven solutions. You can expect to work with a team of committed engineers that lives our core values in an environment where working hard is important and playing hard is just as important.

Please Note: You must be a U.S. Citizen and able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.

Responsibilities — What you’ll do:

• Play a key role in designing, developing, deploying, and demonstrating feature-rich applications
• Conduct research and create products that support evaluation technologies used in the Army’s high speed acquisition logistics initiatives
• Learn emerging technologies and programming tools to keep you and your team as well equipped as possible

Required Qualifications — We need someone who:

• Has a bachelor’s degree in software engineering, Computer Science, or a similar technical field and a minimum of 3 years of experience
• Actively programs with one or more of the following languages: Python, JavaScript, or Typescript
• Utilizes web frameworks and toolkits like React, FastAPI, Pydantic, and SQLAlchemy
• Is a motivated and energetic developer that manages time well and can prioritize tasks to ensure projects are completed on time
• Engages with teammates, both virtually and face-to-face, to plan projects, seek out or provide help on issues, as well as present solutions to clients
• Manages time well and can prioritize tasks to ensure projects are completed on time
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation

Preferred Qualifications — Bonus points if you:

• Have developed applications that present complex workflows through clear, intuitive, and user‑friendly visualizations
• Have examples of code or applications you’ve built that we can check out
• Can demonstrate proficiency with AI-Assisted software development workflows
• Received one or more Scrum, Microsoft, Google Developer certifications or any other technical certifications

Benefits — What we do for you:

• Flexible work hours
• Healthcare, dental, and vision coverage, including STD, LTD, and AD&D
• Generous paid time off, floating holidays, and standard holidays
• 401K savings plan with company-matching contributions up to 4%
• Educational and growth opportunities
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Student loan repayment
  • Certification reimbursement + bonuses and Learning Platform Subscriptions
  • Catered tech talk lunches on topics picked by you and your teammates
  • Sponsored community and volunteer events, giving back to our community
• Monthly office social events; game night, cook outs and office parties

Standard HR Disclaimer:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.