Senior Software Engineer, Observability

Second Front Systems (2F) is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Observability team, working at the intersection of technology and national security. This role is perfect for a skilled engineer passionate about DevSecOps and building secure, scalable microservices.

The position offers an exciting opportunity to work on critical infrastructure and monitoring of a kubernetes-based platform that serves both commercial and government customers, including the Department of Defense. You'll be part of a fast-growing entrepreneurial team focused on accelerating the deployment of emerging technologies into national security use-cases.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll work with cutting-edge technologies including Golang, Rust, TypeScript, and Python, while managing cloud infrastructure across AWS/GCP. The role involves significant work with Kubernetes, CNCF tooling, and various monitoring solutions. You'll be responsible for developing integrations, maintaining infrastructure, and ensuring the security and scalability of the platform.

The company offers an impressive benefits package including full healthcare coverage, 401(k) with company contribution, equity, and various stipends for professional development and wellness. The role is fully remote, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere while contributing to meaningful national security initiatives.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of software engineering experience, strong DevSecOps background, and expertise in microservices architecture. Experience with secure and sensitive data in highly-regulated environments is valued, and U.S. citizenship is required due to government contract requirements.

This is an exceptional opportunity for someone who wants to combine technical excellence with meaningful impact in national security, while working in a modern, remote-first environment with competitive compensation ($160,000-$180,000) and comprehensive benefits.