Job Description

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Bitwise is a leading provider of mission-focused intelligence solutions that advance national security for the Intelligence Community and Department of Defense. We’re a small and growing company, so you can expect to hop in on the ground floor with us and be a consequential member of the team. You'll be more than a contract performer for us – you’ll also be asked for ideas to improve our company and improve your career, and you’ll contribute to our team culture. We value growth and community above almost all else, so we gather regularly for game nights, happy hours, tech talks, and plenty more. We think you’ll like it here!

Remember, Bitwise is not a cult.

What We Look For

Bitwise hires talented engineers who are driven by purpose and who value a culture of technical excellence, growth, and overall wellness. We deliver new and innovative intelligence solutions to our customers at the very forefront of our country’s national security missions. And we do it every single day. Our work matters, and so will you.
We ask that every new hire be able to:

Contribute meaningful thought leadership — if not right away, over time

• Interact with our customers and earn their confidence in your abilities
• Be detailed, even if that means taking a little more time to get it right
• Contribute their ideas and ideals to improve all aspects of our company
• Allow us to invest in their education so we both grow together
• Know and live our core values every single day

About this Role

Join a high-impact, mission-driven team as a Full-Stack Software Engineer, supporting a mature and well-established technical organization. You’ll be a member of a 6-person Data Pipeline team, which plays a critical role within a broader 20+ person development organization. Together, the team supports a robust web-based platform that integrates diverse publicly available information (PAI) sources into a powerful analytical tool used by hundreds of mission customers. In this role, you'll contribute across the stack—developing ingest pipelines, building scalable REST APIs, and enhancing user-facing visualizations. The platform supports large-scale data ingestion, complex queries, and interactive analysis. While your primary focus will be on the data pipeline layer, you'll collaborate closely with other sub-teams to ensure end-to-end functionality and performance. We're looking for a developer who is excited to contribute to all aspects of this system and who also brings an interest in improving team processes and tooling—particularly in ways that help us integrate new data sources more efficiently and deliver faster.
This long-running software effort is known for its technical stability, team cohesion, and deep integration into mission-critical systems—offering you the opportunity to make meaningful contributions in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities will include:

• Take ownership of complex features and contribute to the design and development of a high-impact, full-stack software platform.
• Architect scalable, maintainable solutions using modern development and design patterns.
• Build and enhance backend capabilities, including data ingest pipelines and scalable RESTful APIs, with occasional collaboration on frontend components.
• Apply deep knowledge of microservices architecture and NoSQL databases to develop reliable, high-performing systems.
• Collaborate with analysts, product owners, and fellow engineers to ensure solutions meet operational needs.
• Promote code quality, mentor teammates, and share best practices.
• Help identify and implement process improvements to support faster delivery of new data sources and overall team efficiency.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph. Candidates without a current clearance will not be considered.
• Proficiency in Java and Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring MVC/REST, Spring Security, Spring Data).
• Experience with NoSQL databases (e.g., Elasticsearch, Dgraph, MongoDB, Redis).
• Strong familiarity with Git for version control and Maven for build automation.
• Comfortable working in a Linux development environment.
• Experience using Atlassian tools, including Jira and Confluence, for task tracking and documentation.
• Demonstrated willingness and ability to learn new tools, technologies, and workflows.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Twelve (12) years of experience with a Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline or 4 additional years may substitute for a degree.
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Preferred Skills and Experience

• Proficiency in data wrangling using Apache NiFi or similar tools.
• Experience with AWS services (EC2, S3, Lambda).
• Scripting proficiency in Python, Groovy, and/or Bash.
• Exposure to AI/ML technologies or workflows, particularly for data enrichment or analysis.
• Frontend development experience with modern JavaScript and a GUI framework like Vue.js.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins) and automated testing (e.g., JUnit).
• Hands-on experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of DevOps tools such as Packer, Terraform, and Ansible.
• Experience with production CNO capabilities and operations.

️ Benefits at Bitwise

• Top salaries because we're top performers
• Pick your PTO – Everyone values time and money differently, so we give you the flexibility to choose between 3 and 5 weeks of PTO with a corresponding adjustment to your pay. Your choice, your balance.
• All 11 federal holidays, paid!
• Up to 2 snow days, paid!
• We’ll quadruple (4x!) the first 6% you contribute to your 401(k), giving you up to a 24% company match. Contributing less than 6%? Unclaimed matches come right back to you as extra income, giving you a guaranteed 24% that goes to your retirement, to your paycheck, or both. C’mon now!
• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances. That’s a lot. Already covered on health insurance? No problem – we’ll trade you this benefit for a boost to your salary instead.
• $5,250 annual education assistance for training, certifications, tuition, and even student loan repayments. 
• Spot bonuses for obtained certifications, customer recognition, and just about anything else that makes us go "Hot damn!". We hope to say that many times about you.

Salary Range

This position is hourly. We estimate you'll earn between $260,000 and $305,000 annually, including our flex income, depending upon your annual work hours.

 ️ What to expect after applying

You'll get an email from us right away to acknowledge your application. After that, we'll:

• Send over additional company materials for you to review
• Schedule a video call to talk about you, our company, and your place in it
• Craft a delightful offer package for you and record a video walkthrough
• Work closely with you through onboarding. We’ll keep it joyful and easy.

ℹ️ Disclaimers

Bitwise is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

Compensation for this position, including all compensation options, will be determined on an individual basis following the interview process.

If you require accommodations at any stage of the application or interview process, please contact our excellent Head of Growth and Talent Acquisition, Janine Hunter, at janine.hunter@bitwise.tech for assistance.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Contract work, Extra income, Flexible hours, Night shift,

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