Arlington, Virginia, United States; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States; Remote Hybrid Full-time

Govini is hiring a Forward Deployed Software Engineer

About the Role

This role involves working on-site with clients to understand operational challenges, then designing and implementing software solutions that integrate with existing systems and deliver measurable impact.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate directly with client teams to identify technical requirements and constraints
  • Design scalable software architectures tailored to specific operational environments
  • Develop full-stack applications using modern programming languages and frameworks
  • Integrate custom solutions with legacy and third-party systems
  • Deploy and maintain applications in secure, production-grade environments
  • Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in real time during implementation
  • Translate complex business problems into functional technical specifications
  • Work within agile workflows to deliver iterative improvements
  • Ensure solutions comply with data security and regulatory standards
  • Provide technical guidance during client workshops and planning sessions
  • Optimize application performance based on user feedback and usage patterns
  • Write clean, maintainable code with comprehensive documentation
  • Participate in code reviews and contribute to team knowledge sharing
  • Support training and onboarding for client personnel
  • Monitor system health and respond to incidents as needed
  • Gather user feedback to inform future development priorities
  • Coordinate with internal engineering teams to align on architecture
  • Adapt quickly to shifting project scopes and stakeholder needs
  • Maintain clear communication with both technical and non-technical audiences
  • Deliver proof-of-concept systems for new initiatives

Nice to Have

  • Master’s degree in a technical or quantitative discipline
  • Experience with government or defense-related technology projects
  • Security clearance or ability to obtain one
  • Hands-on experience with DevOps tools and practices
  • Knowledge of microservices architecture
  • Exposure to frontend frameworks such as React or Angular
  • Track record of delivering software in client-facing roles
  • Familiarity with data modeling and ETL processes
  • Experience working in regulated environments
  • Understanding of network protocols and system interoperability

Compensation

Competitive salary and benefits package

Work Arrangement

Hybrid work model with flexibility for remote and on-site collaboration

Team

Collaborative engineering team focused on client-driven software development and rapid iteration

What You’ll Do

  • Engage directly with stakeholders to define project goals and technical scope
  • Build and deploy custom software solutions that solve real-world operational challenges
  • Iterate rapidly based on user feedback and evolving requirements
  • Serve as a technical liaison between development teams and client organizations
  • Ensure delivered systems are maintainable, secure, and scalable

Who You Are

  • A hands-on engineer who thrives in fast-moving, client-centric environments
  • Someone who values clarity, precision, and practical problem-solving
  • A communicator who can bridge technical and non-technical audiences
  • A self-starter comfortable with ambiguity and shifting priorities
  • A team member committed to delivering tangible results

Available for qualified candidates

About company
Govini
Govini transforms Defense Acquisition from an outdated manual process to a software-driven strategic advantage for the United States. Our flagship product, Ark, supports Supply Chain, Science and Technology, Production, Sustainment, Logistics, and Modernization teams with AI-enabled Applications and best-in-class data to more rapidly imagine, develop, and field the capabilities we need.
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