Senior Software Engineer

Job ID: TAP00139 

Position: Software Engineer Level 3 
Location: US – MD, Ft. Meade 
Category: Software Engineering / Development 

Clearance Requirement: Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph 
Education Requirement: BS in Computer Science (or related field) 

Experience Requirement: 20 

We are seeking a seasoned Software Engineer Level 3 to design, develop, maintain, and enhance complex and diverse software systems, including processing-intensive analytics, real-time systems, large-scale data handling, and business information systems. You will work both independently and as part of a team to design, test, integrate, document, and troubleshoot software components based on defined requirements. 

This role involves contributing to system-level design decisions, evaluating COTS/GOTS solutions versus custom development, resolving software issues, and ensuring all products meet performance and quality standards. The ideal candidate has strong technical depth, leadership experience, and the ability to support multiple software development teams in a dynamic environment. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Analyze user requirements and translate them into software design and performance specifications 

• Design, code, and modify software to add new features or enhance existing functionality 

• Debug and correct software defects 

• Integrate existing software into new or modified systems 

• Develop database or data repository queries and interfaces 

• Write, review, and maintain software and system documentation 

• Lead or contribute to software development teams based on project needs 

• Develop and implement complex algorithms and performance-critical systems 

• Develop and execute test procedures for software components 

• Investigate system performance issues and recommend improvements 

• Adapt existing software to new hardware or improve performance 

• Ensure quality control across all developed or modified software 

• Collaborate with system and hardware engineers to refine requirements and interfaces 

• Coordinate software installation and verify operational performance 

• Recommend new technologies or process improvements for complex software projects 

• Support DevOps processes including build and deployment activities 

• Build automated CI/CD pipelines and support continuous integration workflows 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field 

• 20+ years of relevant experience (or High School diploma + 24 years) 

• Proficiency in one or more programming languages: C, C++, C#, Java, Python 

• Experience developing software for Windows or UNIX environments 

• Experience with DevOps tools such as Artifactory, Docker, Terraform, Ansible, Packer 

• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or Bamboo 

• Strong understanding of software development methodologies and lifecycle processes 

• Experience designing, implementing, testing, and integrating complex software systems 

• Ability to lead software development teams and manage technical direction 

• Strong debugging, problem-solving, and analytical skills 

• Experience generating or reviewing technical documentation 
  
   

Clearance Requirement: This position requires ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance, based on current background investigation (SBI), as well as the favorable completion of full scope polygraph. Clearance and polygraph processing will be completed by the U.S. Government. Factors considered for a U.S. Government Security Clearance include, but are not limited to: 

• U.S. Citizenship 

• Favorable Criminal History Check 

• Education Verification 

• Abuse/Illegal Drug Use 

• Credit Check 

• Subject Interview 

By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that TAP Engineering may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.

TAP Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer and applicants receive lawful consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.