Software Engineer

Software Engineer

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Ignite Digital is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to support a US Navy software maintenance mission area in the Norfolk, VA area. This senior-level role is focused on advanced engineering, systems analysis, and software development activities that directly contribute to Navy maintenance readiness, logistics modernization, and enterprise-level operational improvements. Candidates will lead and participate in efforts to develop, sustain, integrate, and evaluate complex systems supporting project objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and conduct software development and sustainment activities for project and integrated logistics systems
• Perform systems analysis, systems architecture development, and technical solution engineering
• Provide systems/equipment support and troubleshooting for multifaceted environments
• Lead or support Test & Evaluation activities, including test planning, execution, data analysis, and reporting
• Support logistics system workflows, data integration, and performance assessment
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary engineering teams and government stakeholders
• Contribute to modernization initiatives supporting DoW C4ISR, logistics, and enterprise business systems
• Guide junior engineers and contribute to project technical direction

Required Qualifications:

Education:

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in quantitative fields such as engineering or mathematics (e.g. Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or Information Systems); and shall possess Agile Developer certification or Certified Scrum Developer certification.

Certification Requirement (Software Engineer or Computer-Related Degrees): Must be actively working toward one of the following within 18 months of role start:

• Professional Software Engineering Master (PSEM)
• Certified Software Development Professional (CSDP) OR (with COR approval) one vendor/platform-specific certification, such as:
• Microsoft (MCSD, MCAD, MCDBA)
• Sun Certified Professional (SCP)
• Red Hat Certification Program (RHCP)
• Cisco (CCNP, CCDP)
• Oracle Certified Professional (OCP)
• Certified SAFe/Agile Software Engineer
• Certified SAFe DevOps Practitioner
• Certified SAFe Architect
• AWS Foundational, Associate, or Professional certifications

Experience:

• 10 years with Masters or 14 years with Bachelor's degree of professional experience with research, design, and development of computer and network software or specialized utility programs which may include database maintenance within an application area.
• Experience applying programming concepts in a professional or academic setting and notable experience with applying modern software development methodologies (e.g. agile, DEVOPS/DEVSECOPS) in a professional or academic setting.
• Two (2) years of Kubernetes experience.
• DoD8570/DoD8140 Compliance (Level II or Level III) certification.

Additional Requirements:

• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a DoD SECRET Security Clearance
• Strong analytical and systems-thinking skills
• Experience leading engineering or software technical tasks
• Ability to collaborate effectively within diverse technical teams and customer environments

Salary: $120k+ to align with education & experience

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Ignite Digital is a Small Business committed to providing exceptional service to government agencies at competitive prices. The capabilities and experience of our staff and our extensive industry relationships distinguish Ignite Digital Services among government contractors.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled