MD-Software Engineer 2 - TS/SCI w/ Polygraph

Position Description: SWE2; Full-stack with UI proficiency Sunayu, LLC is seeking a Full-Stack Software Engineer 2 with strong UI proficiency to join a small, high-impact  development team. If you enjoy taking ideas from concept to working prototype in short, iterative cycles, and you like solving challenging problems across the stack, this role will give you the opportunity to have an outsized impact on how our organization operates. You’ll work as a hands-on engineer on a close-knit team, helping to design and build modern, scalable applications with polished, intuitive user interfaces. Position Responsibilities Design, develop, maintain, and enhance complex, full-stack software systems based on documented requirements. Implement features end-to-end, from UI through backend services and data stores. Apply modern software engineering practices (version control, code reviews, automated testing, CI/CD) to deliver reliable and maintainable solutions. Build and execute simulations and test harnesses in development and test environments. Ensure UI designs adhere to established UX/UI principles, style guides, and accessibility standards. Leverage UI libraries, frameworks, and reusable components to accelerate development and maintain consistency. Test UI across the organization’s approved browsers and platforms to ensure a seamless user experience. Debug and troubleshoot UI and full-stack issues, performing root-cause analysis and driving fixes. Continuously improve the user experience by identifying UX/UI enhancements and performance optimizations. Stay current with industry trends, tools, and best practices in front-end, full-stack, and UI development. Participate in code reviews, providing and receiving constructive feedback to maintain code quality and shared standards. Collaborate closely with product owners, designers, and other engineers to refine requirements and deliver incremental value. Required Skills Strong Java development skills for backend services. Proficiency with modern JavaScript frameworks, specifically React, for building rich, responsive UIs. Experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs. Hands-on experience with containers (Podman and/or Docker). Experience with container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes. Practical experience designing and building microservices-based architectures. Familiarity with Two or More of the Following Data and processing paradigms: Machine Learning, streaming data pipelines, and/or batch processing. Data stores: MongoDB, ArangoDB, Redis, PostgreSQL. Desired Skills Experience developing and deploying applications in cloud environments such as AWS or on hyper-converged infrastructure (HCI). Familiarity with logging, monitoring, and observability tools for full-stack applications. Experience working in agile or iterative development environments. Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Math, or Physics is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience Minimum 14 years of relevant experience in software engineering, modernization, or solution architecture ------------------------------------------------------------- Who We Are  at Sunayu Sunayu, LLC serves as a premier technology partner to the Defense and Intelligence communities, delivering mission-critical engineering solutions across the nation. Our operations are anchored in a commitment to trust, accountability, and ethical transparency, ensuring the high-performance outcomes necessary to protect our country's most vital interests. Culture Our strength lies in our community: Our team prioritizes collaboration, professional growth, and encourages open communication . At Sunayu, we don't just secure the mission—we grow together. Career Development We support and encourage our team members to continue their professional growth by providing company-reimbursed training and continuing education of up to $5,000 per year. We also participate in many industry conferences and events where we share our expertise and experiences. Pay Rate Salary range considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits 3 Medical Plan Options Dental and Vision FSA, DCFSA, HSA Life/AD&D Insurance Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Training and Educational Assistance Paid Time Off (PTO) 11 Federal holidays 401k plan with up to a 6% match (100% immediate vesting) Equal Opportunity Employer Sunayu, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, marital status, genetic information, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.