Software Development Engineer
TekStream SolutionsAbout the role
We’re looking for a Software Development Engineer to join a high-impact engineering team building next-generation platforms for Physical AI, Edge Computing, Trusted Environments, and mission-critical applications.
📍 Location: McLean, VA – Hybrid, 2–3 days onsite
💼 Duration: 6-month contract
🇺🇸 Work Authorization: US Citizen required
🔑 Must-Have Skills
2+ years of hands-on Go/Golang experience – REQUIRED
5+ years of software engineering experience
Strong experience with AWS/cloud environments
Microservices, distributed systems, or serverless architecture
RESTful APIs and backend development
SQL and NoSQL databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, or DynamoDB
CI/CD pipeline development and maintenance
Authentication, authorization, and secure coding practices
Experience using Generative AI tools for development, automation, or code review
⭐ Nice to Have
Docker/Kubernetes
Automated testing
Canary/progressive deployments
Observability, monitoring, and fault-tolerant systems
Experience building new applications/products from the ground up
Strong communication and architecture/design skills
This is an opportunity to work on new technology from the ground up, with significant ownership and exposure to cloud, distributed systems, AI, and secure software engineering.
Responsibilities
- You will join a high-impact engineering team to build next-generation platforms for Physical AI, Edge Computing, and mission-critical applications.
- The role involves significant ownership of cloud-based distributed systems and secure software engineering from the ground up.
Qualifications
- 2+ years of hands-on Go/Golang experience
- 5+ years of software engineering experience
- Strong experience with AWS/cloud environments
- Microservices, distributed systems, or serverless architecture
- RESTful APIs and backend development
- SQL and NoSQL databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, or DynamoDB
- CI/CD pipeline development and maintenance
- Authentication, authorization, and secure coding practices
Skills mentioned
About TekStream Solutions
Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, TekStream is a digital resilience company that helps organizations modernize, secure, and optimize their technology environments. Recognized as a Representative Vendor in the 2025 Gartner® Market Guide for Co-Managed Security Monitoring Services, TekStream supports commercial, government and education organizations across complex, hybrid environments. TekStream delivers cloud migration and modernization, managed detection and response (MDR), Security Operations Center (SOC), and workforce consulting services. The company is intentionally vendor-inclusive, integrating and operationalizing the platforms customers already rely on while combining automation with experienced engineering and security teams. TekStream is known for exceptional customer satisfaction and reliable, on-time, and on-budget delivery across hundreds of successful engagements, reflected in a 95+ Net Promoter Score (NPS) and a 98% customer retention rate. In the public sector, TekStream’s unique Whole-of-State cybersecurity approach addresses systemic vulnerabilities through collaboration, shared intelligence, and workforce development. The model combines co-managed security operations with workforce development and cost-deferment strategies, enabling organizations to build sustainable programs and maintain long-term ownership of their cybersecurity capabilities.
H-1B sponsorship history
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