Software Engineer, Full Stack - Cleared

At Ridgeline, we are pioneers in the fight against Ubiquitous Technical Surveillance, helping government and enterprise organizations protect what matters most in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. We are a company built for people who thrive on curiosity, creativity, and solving challenges no one else has cracked yet. Our culture rewards initiative, values collaboration over ego, and gives you the freedom to experiment and innovate. We offer meaningful work, flexible remote options, a balanced work life rhythm, and a team of talented engineers and experts who support and inspire one another. Joining Ridgeline means contributing to technology that has real impact while growing your career in a place where your ideas and expertise genuinely matter.

Remote | Active SECRET Clearance Required | U.S. Citizenship Required

A role for engineers who like building real systems.

Most job postings say “full stack” but end up meaning mostly frontend or mostly backend. This role is actually full stack.

You will design, build, deploy, and operate production software that integrates geospatial data, external APIs, and cloud infrastructure. These systems support mission driven environments where reliability, performance, and security matter.

Because of the work we support, an active SECRET clearance is required. If you already operate in cleared environments, you know what that means. Disciplined engineering, thoughtful architecture, and systems that need to work when people rely on them.

Tech Stack

Core Development

• C# / ASP.NET
• Node.js
• REST and GraphQL APIs

Data

• SQL Server
• MySQL
• Azure Cosmos DB

Cloud and DevOps

• Microsoft Azure
• Azure DevOps CI/CD
• Azure Key Vault
• Azure Cache for Redis

Geospatial

• ArcGIS
• Leaflet

The Kind of Developer Who Will Enjoy This Role

You will likely enjoy this role if you

• Like owning features from idea through deployment
• Move comfortably between backend services, databases, and infrastructure
• Prefer building working software over sitting in meetings
• Care about how systems actually run in production
• You might focus mostly on C# / ASP.NET, but you are comfortable jumping across the stack when needed. Debugging a Node service, improving a query, or helping refine a deployment pipeline are all part of the job.

What You Will Work On

Full Stack Development

• Build and maintain applications using C# / ASP.NET and Node.js
• Integrate mapping technologies such as ArcGIS and Leaflet
• Build and consume REST and GraphQL APIs

Data Systems

• Design schemas and write queries across SQL Server, MySQL, and Cosmos DB
• Improve performance through query tuning and indexing

Cloud and DevOps

• Work with Azure DevOps pipelines and CI/CD workflows
• Deploy and operate services in Azure environments
• Manage secrets and infrastructure components such as Key Vault and Redis

Production Operations

• Support incident response and root cause analysis
• Improve monitoring, logging, and system reliability

What you need to qualify

• At a minimum an ACTIVE SECRET CLEARANCE 
• 5 plus years of experience as a Software Engineer developing applications with C# and ASP.NET
• Experience developing services or applications using Node.js
• Experience working with relational and NoSQL databases including SQL Server, MySQL, and MongoDB or Azure Cosmos DB
• Experience integrating systems through REST or GraphQL APIs

Bonus points if you have the following

• Hands on experience implementing GIS or mapping technologies such as ArcGIS or Leaflet
• Experience with Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipelines
• Experience with Azure Key Vault and Redis
• Database administration experience in production environments
• Experience working in DoD or other regulated environments
• Azure certifications such as AZ 204 or AZ 400
• Experience with Docker, AKS, or Azure Container Apps
• Infrastructure as Code such as Terraform, ARM, or Bicep

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Impactful Work: Contribute to projects that drive business success and innovation.
• Collaborative Culture: Join a team that values teamwork, innovation, and shared success.
• Career Growth: Access to professional development opportunities, mentorship, and clear advancement paths.

Here are some Perks of being a Ridgeliner!

• Flexible PTO + holidays
• Generous 401k match benefit up to 10%, with an automatic 3% safe harbor contribution and additional matching based on employee contributions.
• Medical (HSA & PPO Plans Available), dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Employer Contribution to Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Learning & Development opportunities
• Professional coaching services
• Get the technology you want to do your job
• We have free daily snacks & drinks

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office 
• Constantly work with computers and other information technology equipment
• The ability to communicate information and ideas in a classroom style format, may stand at a podium for long periods of time

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with Ridgeline International through its online applicant system, please contact Ridgeline's Talent Management Department at (703) 544-2424 or contact us through e-mail at [email protected]