Software Engineer (SWE-3) Mission Application Development

Make an Impact Where It Matters Most

At Intelliforce, we build software that directly supports national security missions where reliability, speed, and precision matter. As a Software Engineer supporting the mission, you’ll help design, evolve, and sustain a critical software ecosystem used in real-world operations. This role sits at the intersection of engineering excellence and mission urgency, giving you the chance to see your work deployed, used, and relied on every day.

You won’t be working on abstract problems or shelfware. You’ll be part of a tight-knit engineering team delivering resilient, secure capabilities that adapt as mission needs evolve.

Schedule and Work Details

• Location: OPS 2B

• Schedule: Onsite, mission-aligned hours

• Telework: Not available

• Clearance: Active Top Secret Clearance with Full Scope Polygraph required

Here’s What Your Day-to-Day Might Look Like

You’ll spend your day designing and building new software capabilities while also sustaining and improving existing mission applications like DINO. One day you may be troubleshooting a production issue in a Linux environment, and the next you could be developing new Python or Rust services, integrating with message queues, or deploying containerized workloads into Kubernetes.

You’ll collaborate closely with system engineers, mission partners, and other developers to translate requirements into working solutions. Code reviews, testing, container builds, and CI/CD pipeline updates are all part of the rhythm. Your work won’t live in isolation. It will be integrated, deployed, and used across mission systems that demand stability and performance.

Minimum Qualifications

• Clearance: Active Top Secret Clearance with Full Scope Polygraph required

• Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen

Education and Experience:

• Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field with 5+ years of relevant software engineering experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field with 7+ years of relevant experience

• Or 9+ years of software engineering experience in lieu of a degree

Experience must support programs of similar scope, complexity, and mission impact.

Required Skills

• Strong experience working in Linux environments , including daily use of the CLI

• Hands-on Python 3 development experience in production systems

• Experience developing scripts using Bash

• Familiarity with or willingness to learn Rust

• Experience working with NoSQL databases , particularly MongoDB

• Experience building and deploying containerized applications using Docker or containerd

• Working knowledge of Kubernetes , including deploying services via Helm charts

• Familiarity with message brokers such as RabbitMQ

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines , including GitLab CI

• Understanding of Infrastructure-as-Code concepts using tools like Ansible

• Proficiency with Git for source control

Desired Skills

• Experience with SQL databases , especially PostgreSQL

• Familiarity with Atlassian tools such as Jira and Confluence

• Comfort working in agile, mission-focused development environments

Technology Stack

This role works across a modern, mission-focused stack that includes Linux, Python, Bash, Rust, Docker, containerd, Kubernetes, Helm, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, RabbitMQ, GitLab CI, Ansible, Git, Jira, and Confluence. You’ll be contributing to containerized, distributed systems that integrate COTS, GOTS, and open-source technologies to deliver reliable operational capabilities.

Compensation Range: $179,000.00 - $237,000.00 

*The salary range provided reflects an estimate based on current market trends and may be adjusted based on factors such as the candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications. The final offer will be tailored after a thorough evaluation of the candidate’s background and suitability for the role. Please note that this range is intended as a guideline and is subject to flexibility. 

Why Intelliforce? Because you matter—your work, your growth, and your well-being. 

At Intelliforce, we don’t just push the boundaries of technology—we partner with some of the most mission-driven teams in defense and beyond to solve challenges that truly matter. As a Systems Engineer here, you won’t just contribute to projects—you’ll help shape outcomes that make a real-world impact. 

We also know that great work starts with a great environment. That’s why we invest in you: 

• Ample PTO to rest and recharge—plus all federal holidays and your birthday off, just because. 

• Multiple medical plan options , including ones with zero deductible or premium for employees. 

• Generous 401(k) with immediate vesting—because your future matters now. 

• Exciting bonus opportunities , from profit sharing to quarterly awards and President’s Club recognition. 

• A culture of collaboration, connection, and fun, with regular team activities that go beyond the work. 

Ready to grow with purpose? 
At Intelliforce, your career will flourish in a place where innovation thrives and people come first. Join us—and let’s build something meaningful together. You can reach us at [email protected] or schedule a call with our Director of Recruitment, just visit this link to view their calendar: .

Equal Opportunity Matters 
Intelliforce-IT Solutions Group, LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions. 

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