Software Developer - Active Clearance | Sarasota, FL

Software Developer - Active Clearance

Location: Sarasota, FL

Category: Engineering

Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

Number of Openings: 1

Position Requirements

Description: About the Role: We are seeking a motivated software developer to support the ongoing development, modernization, and sustainment of mission-critical applications supporting the Intelligence Community. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside a highly experienced engineering team. The ideal candidate is a mid-to senior-level candidate who has strong experience with Java and C++ development, enjoys solving complex technical challenges and is comfortable working across both modernized and legacy environments.

Position Requirements: 2–10 years of experience to help design, maintain, and support a mission-critical application. The ideal candidate brings drive, adaptability, and collaboration to a team delivering innovative software solutions for the Intelligence Community.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field
• Strong software development experience in Java and C++ required, with additional experience in Python preferred
• Experience building, deploying, and maintaining production software systems
• Proficient with Linux/Unix (Rocky, RHEL, or similar)
• Knowledge of version control using Git
• Strong problem-solving, collaboration, and communication skills
• Active TS clearance required, TS/SCI Preferred

Bonus Points:

• Programming & Development: Familiarity with software testing, debugging, and performance tuning in complex multi-language environments
• Experience analyzing existing systems, understanding dependencies, and implementing changes with minimal disruption to ongoing operations
• Architecture & Modernization: Experience improving legacy applications through containerization, modular design and interface refinement with a focus on scalability, maintainability, and reduced technical debt
• Strong understanding of vertical and horizontal scaling
• Applied security best practices and compliance requirements

Job Duties:

• Join a small, experienced team responsible for sustainment, feature development, and ongoing modernization of mission-critical software and services
• Design, develop, and deploy core application used throughout the community
• Help provide tier 1 and tier 2 support to geographically disperse customers
• Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines for reliable software delivery

About the Organization: MRSL is an employee-owned company with its headquarters in Sarasota, FL. MRSL also has offices in Monterey, CA and Dayton, OH as well as several employees located at customer facilities in the US and around the globe. MRSL has deep experience in signal processing application and common services development for the National agencies of the Intelligence Community (IC) and the Department of Defense. We develop and deploy multiple applications and system infrastructures for use in client mission operations.

MRSL specializes in the development of mission-oriented signal processing algorithms, applications, and associated services for our customers. MRSL excels in the design, development, and deployment of signal processing applications using the X-Midas framework, since we evolve and sustain this framework for the entire community of the IC contractors. MRSL employs engineers and researchers who specialize in cutting-edge signal processing technologies, system and software design, life cycle support, signal analysis, communications and software development.

MRSL proudly offers highly competitive wages and benefits. We offer a business casual atmosphere with a team-oriented environment. MRSL is looking for candidates with a solid academic background in engineering/science with good hands-on programming skills, a high degree of drive and dedication, ability to learn quickly and who works well with others. To apply go to and select Careers.

EOE Statement: We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This position is currently accepting applications.