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Midlevel Engineer

Nooks

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Top Secret/SCI
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Remote/Hybrid (Off-Site/Hybrid)

ABOUT NOOKS

Are you seeking an exciting and unique opportunity to grow and support our national security? As a startup, we are offering a limited-time opportunity to be an equity owner in a pioneering new industry. Nooks is pioneering Classified Infrastructure-as-a-Service (CIaaS) to provide government and industry partners with the fastest, most efficient access to classified infrastructure. We are building a nationwide network of accredited classified spaces and systems, ensuring that the best technologies equip our nation's warfighters. At Nooks, we value innovation, collaboration, and a service-first mindset.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Nooks is hiring a full stack software engineer to help build the next generation of secure infrastructure and software services powering mission-critical national security operations. You'll partner closely with our technical product manager and the co-founders to develop resilient, scalable systems that serve both government and industry customers across a growing network of classified environments.

As a software engineer, you'll participate in the development of secure backend services and intuitive user interfaces that underpin Nooks' Classified Infrastructure-as-a-Service (CIaaS) platform. This role requires proficiency in two of the following: Python, Javascript (React, , or NextJS), SQL, or Go. Additionally, the role will demand knowledge and comfortability with the following: Figma, Deployment of web based services in AWS and/or GCP, Firebase, Docker with Kubernetes, and Terraform.

Nice to have: experience working in a FedRAMP environment, knowledgeable of the process of obtaining Facility Clearances ( FCLs) and Personnel Clearances (PCL)s.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Own the decisions on "how" we deliver software. (Architecture, languages, decision delegation, contracting, DIY, model selection and integration.)
  • Partner on the "what, when, who and why" of our software with Design and Product.
  • Building secure multi-tenant services on public cloud platforms like AWS or GCP
  • Building, architecting, and consuming APIs and backend services as part of the platform ecosystem with an emphasis on automation, testing, and security
  • Advocating for improvements to product quality, security, and performance that have a particular impact on your team and others
  • Interacting with customers and partners to help them integrate with our services

THE SKILLSET:
  • 4+ years of progressively responsible software engineering experience
  • Demonstrable in-depth knowledge of at least one major commercial cloud platform and its associated services (e.g. AWS, GCP)
  • Led the architecture, development, and building of backend services and APIs to ensure performance, security, and reliability
  • An ability to successfully own technical problems end-to-end
  • Made enough mistakes and booked enough wins to know what not to build and what good looks like
  • Excellent communication skills, working with end-users to design and build solutions to their needs, a habit of self-directed learning of new technologies, and the ability to learn quickly and adapt to a fast-paced environment


LOCATION

Remote with preference for proximity to Washington D.C., Colorado Springs, or El Segundo, CA

ELIGIBILITY + CLEARANCE

Must be a U.S. citizen and reside in the U.S.

Must have TS clearance with SCI eligibility

Salary Range for all departments

Salary Range

$90,000 - $110,000 USD

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About Us
Overview Nooks is tackling the challenging necessity of Classified-Infrastructure-as-a-Service (CIaaS) for both industry and government customers to accelerate collaboration, technology adoption and engagement between industry and government to win the Great Power competition. Nooks will lower the barrier-of-entry/scale to qualified companies to engage in classified environments to rapidly bring innovative solutions to reality and revolutionize the landscape of classified operations. We strive to build a culture of "People First, Service Always." We are a Veteran Owned Small Business, and we believe that service to country can continue even after leaving the military/government. We want each of our employees to grow, learn, and achieve more than they ever thought possible in a culture that embraces diverse backgrounds and perspectives. Come join our team!

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