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Software Engineer

VTGMD🇺🇸United StatesPosted 14 Aug 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid role offers exciting growth potential as you develop cutting-edge Command and Control systems for a mission-focused client, leveraging your strong backend development and diverse programming skills. You'll thrive here if you're a mid-senior engineer with a TS/SCI clearance who enjoys solving complex technical challenges in a collaborative environment. Apply today to contribute to impactful technology and advance your career.

Quick Overview

Work Type
Hybrid
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Overview

VTG, is seeking a Mid-Level Software Engineer to support a mission-focused customer developing, deploying, and maintaining user-facing Command and Control (C2) systems for embedded devices. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-impact systems in a secure, fast-paced environment.

What will you do?

  • Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance specifications.
  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-availability systems using modern architecture principles.
  • Interface with embedded systems and vendor-provided SDKs to implement custom functionality.
  • Debug and resolve software defects across multiple programming languages (e.g., Java, JavaScript, Python, C++).
  • Develop and manage containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitLab for automated testing and deployment.
  • Create and enhance automated testing frameworks to improve code quality and system reliability.
  • Develop automation scripts to improve workflows, efficiency, and system operations.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve development standards and documentation.
  • Assist in developing and executing test procedures for software components.
  • Apply analytical and problem-solving techniques, including modeling and simulation, to evaluate system performance.

Do you have what it takes?

Required Qualifications
  • TS/SCI with Poly required
  • Minimum of 7 years of experience as a Software Engineer supporting programs of similar scope and complexity.
  • Strong experience with one or more programming languages, preferably:
    • Java
    • C++
  • Experience developing enterprise-level backend systems.
  • Experience working with databases and data-driven applications.
  • Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, preferably using GitLab.

Skills

Docker
Embedded Systems
C++
Java
JavaScript
Kubernetes
Python

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