# Software Engineer (FedD105) at Defenseunicorns

- Company: Defenseunicorns
- What the company does: At Defense Unicorns, we make software a strategic deterrent with solutions that promote data independence, portability, and efficiency. Backed by Sapphire.
- Company website: https://defenseunicorns.com
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: United States - Remote
- Work setup: Remote
- Posted: 2026-04-07
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/defenseunicorns/jobs/5101183007
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/defenseunicorns-software-engineer-fedd105/

## About the role

The listed responsibilities are not exhaustive and additional responsibilities may be assigned based on the evolving needs of the organization. We are seeking a dynamic individual who is able to adapt and take on new responsibilities as they arise.

## What they're looking for

- 3+ years (mid) or 5+ years (senior) experience with software engineering
- Experience building a software tool with core focuses on software lifecycle and management
- Expert level proficiency in at least one modern programming language (e.g., Go, TypeScript, Python) with the ability to write idiomatic, testable code
- Strong understanding of system design, API development, workflow orchestration (Argo Workflows preferred), relational databases, and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure)
- Deep knowledge of database design, schema design, indexing, and query optimization
- Past experience leading a team through the decomposition of a complex monolithic application design into small, independent services that communicate with lightweight APIs

Tags: Federal Delivery