Software Engineer, Full Stack - Cleared

At Ridgeline, we are pioneers in the fight against Ubiquitous Technical Surveillance, helping government and enterprise organizations protect what matters most in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. We are a company built for people who thrive on curiosity, creativity, and solving challenges no one else has cracked yet. Our culture rewards initiative, values collaboration over ego, and gives you the freedom to experiment and innovate. We offer meaningful work, flexible remote options, a balanced work-life rhythm, and a team of talented engineers and experts who support and inspire one another. Joining Ridgeline means contributing to technology that has real impact while growing your career in a place where your ideas and expertise genuinely matter.Job DescriptionRemote | Active SECRET Clearance Required | U.S. Citizenship RequiredA role for engineers who like building real systems.Most job postings say "full stack" but end up meaning mostly frontend or mostly backend. This role is actually full stack.You will design, build, deploy, and operate production software that integrates geospatial data, external APIs, and cloud infrastructure. These systems support mission-driven environments where reliability, performance, and security matter.Because of the work we support, an active SECRET clearance is required. If you already operate in cleared environments, you know what that means. Disciplined engineering, thoughtful architecture, and systems that need to work when people rely on them.Tech StackCore DevelopmentC# / ASP.NETNode.jsREST and GraphQL APIsDataSQL ServerMySQLAzure Cosmos DBCloud and DevOpsMicrosoft AzureAzure DevOps CI/CDAzure Key VaultAzure Cache for RedisGeospatialArcGISLeafletThe Kind Of Developer Who Will Enjoy This RoleLike owning features from idea through deployment, moving comfortably between backend services, databases, and infrastructure, preferring building working software over sitting in meetings, caring about how systems actually run in production, and comfortable jumping across the stack. Debugging a Node service, improving a query, or helping refine a deployment pipeline are all part of the job.What You Will Work OnFull Stack DevelopmentBuild and maintain applications using C# / ASP.NET and Node.jsIntegrate mapping technologies such as ArcGIS and LeafletBuild and consume REST and GraphQL APIsData SystemsDesign schemas and write queries across SQL Server, MySQL, and Cosmos DBImprove performance through query tuning and indexingCloud and DevOpsWork with Azure DevOps pipelines and CI/CD workflowsDeploy and operate services in Azure environmentsManage secrets and infrastructure components such as Key Vault and RedisProduction OperationsSupport incident response and root cause analysisImprove monitoring, logging, and system reliabilityQualificationsWhat you need to qualify:At a minimum an ACTIVE SECRET CLEARANCE5 plus years of experience as a Software Engineer developing applications with C# and ASP.NETExperience developing services or applications using Node.jsExperience working with relational and NoSQL databases including SQL Server, MySQL, and MongoDB or Azure Cosmos DBExperience integrating systems through REST or GraphQL APIsBonus points if you have the followingHands on experience implementing GIS or mapping technologies such as ArcGIS or LeafletExperience with Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipelinesExperience with Azure Key Vault and RedisDatabase administration experience in production environmentsExperience working in DoD or other regulated environmentsAzure certifications such as AZ204 or AZ400Experience with Docker, AKS, or Azure Container AppsInfrastructure as Code such as Terraform, ARM, or BicepAdditional InformationWhy You'll Love Working HereImpactful Work: Contribute to projects that drive business success and innovation.Collaborative Culture: Join a team that values teamwork, innovation, and shared success.Career Growth: Access to professional development opportunities, mentorship, and clear advancement paths.Perks of being a Ridgeliner!Flexible PTO + holidaysGenerous 401k match benefit up to 10%, with an automatic 3% safe harbor contribution and additional matching based on employee contributions.Medical (HSA & PPO Plans Available), dental, vision, disability, and life insuranceEmployer Contribution to Health Savings Account (HSA)Learning & Development opportunitiesProfessional coaching servicesGet the technology you want to do your jobWe have free daily snacks & drinksPhysical RequirementsMust be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the officeConstantly work with computers and other information technology equipmentThe ability to communicate information and ideas in a classroom style format, may stand at a podium for long periods of timeAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with Ridgeline International through its online applicant system, please contact Ridgeline's Talent Management Department at View phone number on click.appcast.io or contact us through e-mail at View email address on click.appcast.io