Software Engineer

Are you a full stack developer who loves building secure, scalable applications that make a real impact? At 540, we’re looking for a Software Engineer ready to dive into meaningful work supporting the USCIS. 

In this role, you’ll be a key part of an Agile team, working hands-on across the full development lifecycle – from shaping requirements and coding new features to testing, deploying, and continuously improving our apps. We value clean code, creative problem-solving, and a flexible mindset that can evolve with shifting priorities.

If you're passionate about using tech for good and want to work alongside a collaborative, purpose-driven team—we’d love to meet you!

Location: Remote friendly within the continental United States
Citizenship & Clearance Requirement: per client requirements, must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain a USCIS Public Trust clearance
Education Requirement: Bachelor’s Degree
540 Internal Thrive Level: Software Engineer II 

WHY 540?

540 is a forward-thinking company that the government turns to in order to #GetShitDone. We do more than talk about it, we break down barriers to innovation and build impactful tech. We’re looking for someone with big ideas, who thrives on innovation and is a self-starter. If you love to learn about and work with new technologies, we want to talk to you.

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• 4+ years of software development experience, or 1-2+ years with a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science
• Hands on development experience with Ruby on Rails
• Hands on development experience with JavaScript / TypeScript
• Strong understanding of the full software development lifecycle, with hands-on experience delivering scalable, secure, and maintainable features from design to deployment
• Familiarity with Agile development practices including test-driven development (TDD), continuous integration, and code refactoring
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of assigned tasks

NICE TO HAVE SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Hands on development experience with React
• Experience using MySQL to store and manage application data
• Experience deploying and maintaining containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes (e.g., Amazon EKS) in a cloud-native environment
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools used in production deployments
• Prior hands-on experience as an engineer or analyst supporting authentication and authorization systems
• Experience configuring and optimizing Nginx for web applications

BENEFITS & PERKS

• Health, dental and vision insurance plans
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401k with employer match
• Company Sponsored Life Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability coverage
• Flexible PTO + all Federal holidays off
• Professional development opportunities (training, certifications, conferences)
• Paid cloud developer accounts
• Referral Bonus - good people know good people
• HQ Office Perks (parking / metro reimbursement, nitro coffee & lunches) 
• Annual Social Events (540 week, hackathon, charity golf tournament, etc.)
• Access to 540’s Washington Capitals & Nationals tickets

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO)

540's policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.