Software Engineer

Location: Springfield
Salary: $165,000–$195,000
Clearance: Active TS/SCI or SSBI/Tier 5 Investigation | Polygraph Desired

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Software Engineer to support the design, development, deployment, and maintenance of enterprise-level software applications supporting critical Department of Defense (DoD) missions.

This position requires hands-on software development experience, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams.

Collaborate with engineering teams to design scalable, reliable, and secure software architectures.

Support DevSecOps processes using GitLab, Jira, and automated development workflows.

Deploy and maintain containerized applications using Kubernetes or OpenShift.

Work within Linux environments, leveraging command-line tools, Bash, and Python scripting.

Develop and maintain system architecture diagrams, data-flow diagrams, and technical documentation.

Participate in Agile development activities, including sprint planning, code reviews, testing, and continuous improvement.

Troubleshoot software issues, optimize application performance, and implement enhancements.

Required Qualifications

Active TS/SCI clearance , supported by an SSBI or Tier 5 investigation.

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related STEM discipline.

4–6+ years of professional software engineering experience designing, developing, deploying, and supporting enterprise applications.

Experience enhancing, modernizing, and maintaining existing software applications.

Experience working in DevSecOps environments using GitLab and Jira.

Hands-on experience with Kubernetes or OpenShift.

Proficiency with Linux command-line environments, Bash scripting, and Python automation.

Experience working within Agile software development methodologies.

Ability to create and interpret software architecture and data-flow diagrams.