Senior Software Engineer - TS/SCI

DescriptionSenior Software Engineer – TS/SCI Xcelerate Solutions is seeking a TS/SCI cleared Senior Software Engineer to join our mission-driven team. This role supports our client’s efforts to design and implement a cutting-edge data-centric architecture leveraging cloud-based computing, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and cross-domain transfer systems. Come join our award-winning organization and work with some of the most talented and brightest minds in the GovCon industry. Location: Bethesda, MD Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI Responsibilities: Work in a DevSecOps environment to ensure the availability of biometric systems and data for end users.Lead the integration, maintenance, and monitoring of software systems to ensure constant availability of technical resources.Design, implement, and enhance complex software systems, including processing-intensive analytics, real-time systems, and business management information systems.Collaborate with Systems Engineers, Software Engineers, Architects, and Operations teams to develop enterprise AFEM (Automated Facial Extraction and Matching) capabilities.Participate in test, staging, and production deployments, ensuring system reliability and performance.Develop and maintain software applications using C# Implement API development, ETL processes, and enterprise search capabilities (e.g., Elasticsearch). Utilize DevOps tools like GitLab or Jenkins for CI/CD practices. Monitor automated system integration tests and resolve system abnormalities. Foster collaboration within the team to deliver high-quality solutions to customers. Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree with 8+ years of relevant experience or Master’s Degree with 6+ years of relevant experience. Additional years of experience may be substituted for a degree.Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain Poly.Technical Skills:Proficiency in C# programming and API development.Knowledge of SQL Server, ETL processes, and application-level security.Hands-on experience with microservices and logging systems.Preferred Qualifications: Familiarity with biometric systems and SDKs.Experience with containerization (e.g., Docker) and DevOps toolsExperience with AWS cloud-based architecture and services like Lambda.Experience with GPU for processing using CUDA, PyTorch, etc.Knowledge of GraphQL, Python, Bash, Apache NiFi, and Kafka.Active certifications such as Security+ or CE.Proficiency with Linux server management and tools optimized for cross-platform environments.About Xcelerate Solutions:Founded in 2009 and headquartered in McLean, VA, Xcelerate Solutions ( is one of America's fastest-growing companies. Xcelerate’s culture is defined by our diversified workforce of dynamic and versatile professionals, supported with growth and development opportunities that contribute to individual and company growth. This strong commitment to our employees has been recognized by our inclusion on the Washington Business Journal’s “50 Best Places to Work” list as well as being a “Great Place to Work” certified company with a 4.6 star, and a 99% CEO approval Glassdoor rating. Come find out why Xcelerate Solutions is one of the DC Metro top employers!Xcelerate Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, equal pay, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or expression of another protected characteristic. As part of this commitment to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals, Xcelerate provides reasonable accommodations if needed because of an applicant's or an employee's disability.Pay Transparency Notice: Xcelerate Solutions will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.