Application Developer

Belay Technologies

Fort Meade, MD Posted November 9, 2026

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On-site Full-time Mid level
Salary Range

$164,000 - $248,000 a year

Job Description

Belay Technologies has been voted Baltimore Business Journal's (BBJ) Best Places to Work 2019, runner-up in 2020, and a finalist in 2021!
Belay Technologies is seeking an Application Developer to join our intel team. The successful candidate will perform CNO reverse engineering and CNO software development for network-based devices.  The candidate will be responsible for the design, implementation and integration of tactical software solutions in a fast-paced, dynamic mission-centric environment.  The candidate will have the opportunity to work closely with analysts, operators, data scientists and other software engineers to provide mission tactical support.
Responsibilities:
Derive, document, and analyze stake-holder requirements.
Port, modify or augment existing toolsets.
Provide rapid prototypes for early validation and user feedback to demonstrate an understanding of mission requirements.
Provide production-ready tools that operate within mission constraints.
Candidates should have the following qualifications:
TS/SCI Clearance with polygraph
12 yrs., B.S. or 10 yrs. w/ M.S., 4 yrs. of additional SWE experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
Skill Requirements:
The candidate should be:
Familiar with Unix based systems (e.g. BSD, Linux, UNIX etc.).
Experience with reverse engineering Linux based network devices with Ghidra and/or IDA Pro.
In-depth understanding of network protocols (e.g., TCP/IP), and analysis of network traffic (e.g., Wireshark).
Produce and modify software systems in C/C++/Python/Assembly.
Provide support for fielded software systems.
Familiarity with Git and Subversion and Atlassian Tools (Jira, Confluence).
Nice to Haves:
Experience with reverse engineering various RTOS or MS Windows ™.
Experience with various RISC processors (MIPS, POWER, ARM).
Experience with any of the following: Java, JavaScript, Bash, PowerShell, Perl, C#, Rust, Go.
Experience with developing CNO specific software in Linux/Windows/Embedded applications.
Experience with Vulnerability Research and Exploit development.
Knowledge of end-to-end SIGINT collection and analysis systems.
Experience with production CNO capabilities and operations.
Perks and Benefits:
8 weeks paid leave - 4 weeks of personal leave, 3 Yay! days, take off on your birthday,11 paid holidays and optional leave up to 6 days through Belay's volunteer program
10% matching in 401(k) contributions vested on day one
$5,000 annual training/tuition
Student Loan Repayment Program
100% company-funded HSA
Rich medical coverage (100% coinsurance)
Dental coverage including orthodontia
Up to $420,000 in life insurance, premiums 100% company funded
Amazon Prime, gym reimbursement, monthly lunches, games and prizes
Pet adoption program, generous referral bonus program, fun events, and more!
At Belay, we are committed to creating an environment where you can thrive both professionally and personally.  We believe in transparency and fairness in compensation. Several factors influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, education, specific skills and competencies and certifications. Belay offers a competitive total compensation package that includes benefits and perks, a flexible work-life balance, and career development.
Salary Range: $164,000.00 to $248,000.00
Belay Technologies is a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business located in Columbia, Maryland (Baltimore/Washington area). Belay Technologies specializes in systems automation and full stack development. Belay Technologies provides leading technology and engineering solutions to the DoD, as well as state-of-the-art commercial products. We hire software engineers, web designers, test engineers, systems engineers, systems administrators, database engineers and other tech services. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Required Skills
software development Linux C++ Python Git Jira Confluence Java JavaScript Bash C# Rust
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