Full Stack Mercenary

Columbia, MD

Full Stack Developer

An active TS//SCI clearance with polygraph is required for this role

👋🏼 Hey!

Bitwise is a leading provider of mission-focused intelligence solutions that advance national security for the Intelligence Community and Department of Defense. We're a small and growing company, so you can expect to hop in on the ground floor with us and be a consequential member of the team. You'll be more than a contract performer for us — you'll also be asked for ideas to improve our company and improve your career, and you'll contribute to our team culture. We value growth and community above almost all else, so we gather regularly for game nights, happy hours, tech talks, and plenty more. We think you'll like it here!

Remember, Bitwise is not a cult. 🖖🏼

🎯 What We Look For

Bitwise hires talented engineers who are driven by purpose and who value a culture of technical excellence, growth, and overall wellness. We deliver new and innovative intelligence solutions to our customers at the very forefront of our country's national security missions. And we do it every single day. Our work matters, and so will you.

We ask that every new hire be able to:

Contribute meaningful thought leadership — if not right away, over time
Interact with our customers and earn their confidence in your abilities
Be detailed, even if that means taking a little more time to get it right
Contribute their ideas and ideals to improve all aspects of our company
Allow us to invest in their education so we both grow together
Know and live our core values every single day

💡 About this Role

We're looking for a fast-moving, mission-driven Full Stack Developer to join a team that focuses on discovery and rapid capability delivery across a wide range of technical domains. In this role, your primary objective is simple: make life meaningfully better for the customer. You'll own the design and delivery of custom applications that provide data visualization, workflow automation, and mission awareness for critical operations.

You'll work directly in customer spaces, taking on hard problems and building tools that actually close operational gaps — not tools that quietly expand the collective technical debt. You'll talk directly with end-users, extract their real requirements (which, as any seasoned developer knows, can differ from what they initially describe), and iterate quickly to deliver solutions that people genuinely want to use. This is a collaborative environment — you'll partner with other technical teams, share expertise, and build on each other's work rather than reinventing the wheel.

If you thrive in dynamic, high-stakes environments where your code has real impact and your users are counting on it, this is the role for you.

📋 Requirements

12 years of professional experience in software development, or a B.S. in a technical discipline plus 8 years of experience
Demonstrated proficiency in both Python and JavaScript for building full-stack web applications and analytics
Proficiency in querying and manipulating data from enterprise databases and repositories
Strong experience developing on Linux-based platforms
Familiarity with Git for day-to-day development workflows
A strong desire to work on-site in customer spaces, collaborate closely with end-users, and operate comfortably in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

🌟 Preferred Skills

Experience with AI-assisted software development or engineering workflows
Proficiency with agentic AI harnesses and frameworks
Knowledge of end-to-end SIGINT collection and analysis systems
Experience with production Computer Network Operations (CNO) capabilities and operations
Service containerization and orchestration experience using Docker and Kubernetes

🏝️ Benefits at Bitwise

Top salaries because we're top performers
Pick your PTO — Everyone values time and money differently, so we give you the flexibility to choose between 3 and 5 weeks of PTO with a corresponding adjustment to your pay. Your choice, your balance.
All 11 federal holidays, paid!
Up to 2 snow days, paid!
We'll quadruple (4x!) the first 6% you contribute to your 401(k), giving you up to a 24% company match. Contributing less than 6%? Unclaimed matches come right back to you as extra income, giving you a guaranteed 24% that goes to your retirement, to your paycheck, or both. C'mon now! 🚀
100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances. That's a lot. Already covered on health insurance? No problem — we'll trade you this benefit for a boost to your salary instead.
$5,250 annual education assistance for training, certifications, tuition, and even student loan repayments.
Spot bonuses for obtained certifications, customer recognition, and just about anything else that makes us go "Hot damn!". We hope to say that many times about you. 🔥

💰 Salary Range

$282,000 – $332,000

This range includes our flex income and depends upon your annual work hours.

Salary is determined on an individual basis following the interview process and considering various factors such as years of experience, skills, education, and certifications.

🛎️ What to Expect After Applying

You'll get an email from us right away to acknowledge your application. After that, we'll:

Send over additional company materials for you to review
Schedule a video call to talk about you, our company, and your place in it
Craft a delightful offer package for you and record a video walkthrough
Work closely with you through onboarding. We'll keep it joyful and easy.

ℹ️ Disclaimers

Bitwise is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

Compensation for this position, including all compensation options, will be determined on an individual basis following the interview process.

If you require accommodations at any stage of the application or interview process, please reach out to us.