Senior Software Engineer/Architect - TS SCI Cleared

Salary: $105,000 - 290,000 per year Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related technical field.
• At least seven years of software development experience using a high-level programming language, including substantial Java experience, plus experience with Python.
• Demonstrated experience serving as a technical lead on a software project.
• Experience with web development using modern JavaScript frameworks such as Vue.js, React, or Angular; web services; software architecture; testing; and deployment.
• Ability to work with loosely defined or high-level requirements and help develop requirements by identifying customer needs and applying appropriate methods, tools, and concepts. This includes setting requirements, defining architecture, scoping work, and assigning tasks to team members.
• Experience with non-relational databases such as MongoDB, CouchDB, or HBase, including query optimization, database design, and scalability.
• Experience working effectively as part of a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance and ability to ultimately obtain TS/SCI with polygraph clearance. Selected candidates must meet government requirements for access to classified information, including U.S. citizenship.
• Preferred: Masters or PhD in computer science or computer engineering; experience with Agile software development, information retrieval, relational databases such as Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, or PostgreSQL, and DoD or Intelligence Community customers.

• Lead teams in designing, implementing, testing, and deploying software applications in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Engage with users to understand their operations and gather requirements.
• Lead design reviews to collect feedback on system design, integration, and testing.
• Document and present ongoing research and development activities.
• Find innovative ways to improve task efficiency and document software approaches.
• Collaborate with staff across organizational boundaries.
• Apply software engineering best practices and current research to develop rapid prototypes and mature them into product solutions.

• Angular
• Java
• JavaScript
• MongoDB
• MySQL
• PostgreSQL
• Python
• React
• SQL
• Security
• Vue
• Web
• Architect
• LESS

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We are seeking a software technical lead to join the Threat Analytic Systems (QAI) Group at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL), building impactful capabilities for national security challenges. We offer a results-oriented, collaborative environment focused on impact, innovation, and professional development. APL works on critical defense, security, space, and science challenges, and fosters an inclusive culture that values creativity, diverse perspectives, and strong teammate connections. Our campus is in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. Eligible employees receive comprehensive benefits, including retirement plans, paid time off, health and insurance coverage, education assistance, and training and development. The posted annual pay range is $105,000–$290,000; compensation may vary based on location, experience, education, skills, and other factors. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

last updated 40 week of 2026