LMI · 17 hours ago
Field Software Engineer - Clearance Required
Arlington, VA, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$141K/yr - $245K/yr
3+ years expLMI is a digital solutions provider focused on enhancing government impact through innovation. The Field Software Engineer will design and implement software solutions for government deployments, collaborating with mission stakeholders to deliver scalable applications and optimize backend architecture.
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Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Own technical delivery: Design and implement software solutions across multiple government deployments, from first prototype to stable mission use
Embed with customers: Partner with mission stakeholders to understand requirements, translate needs into technical approaches, and deliver capabilities that directly support operations
Full-stack development: Build and maintain scalable applications using Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, React, Node.js, and modern web frameworks
Backend architecture: Develop and optimize APIs, databases, and cloud-based services to support secure, high-performance mission applications
Deliver clarity under ambiguity: Scope projects, remove blockers, and make informed trade-offs between speed, scope, and quality
Contribute directly in code: Write and review production-grade software across backend and full-stack environments when clarity or momentum depends on it
Codify patterns: Capture reusable workflows, best practices, and lessons learned into playbooks, tools, and building blocks that scale beyond a single project
Shape the roadmap: Share field signal with LMI’s product and research teams to guide the evolution of our engineering practices and software platforms
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field (or equivalent practical experience)
3-5+ years of software engineering or technical deployment experience, ideally in customer-facing or government environments
Hands-on experience building and deploying full-stack applications using Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, MEAN, and Node.js
Experience designing and maintaining APIs and backend services
Familiarity with cloud deployment models (AWS, Azure, or GCP), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, etc.)
Ability to translate customer needs into actionable technical approaches and deliver solutions in fast-moving or ambiguous contexts
Excellent problem-solving, judgment, and communication skills, with ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders alike
Must have an active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility
Preferred
Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field
Experience deploying applications in secure, mission-critical environments
Proven track record of scoping and delivering complex systems under tight timelines
Familiarity with DevSecOps practices, CI/CD, and secure software development for government environments
Demonstrated ability to simplify complexity, anticipate risks, and provide clarity in high-stakes environments
Company
LMI
LMI is a consulting firm dedicated to improving the management of government.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.25MKey Investors
Mission Daybreak
2022-09-19Grant· $0.25M
2022-07-12Private Equity
2020-12-21Acquired
Leadership Team
Joshua Wilson
Chief Executive Officer
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