4471 Software Engineer with Security Clearance

OVERVIEW: We are seeking a Software Engineer to develop, maintain, and enhance complex and diverse software systems (e.g., processing-intensive analytics, novel algorithm development, manipulation of extremely large data sets, real-time systems, and business management information systems) based upon documented requirements.

GENERAL DUTIES

• Works individually or as part of a team.
• Reviews and tests software components for adherence to the design requirements and documents test results.
• Resolves software problem reports.
• Utilizes software development and software design methodologies appropriate to the development environment.
• Provides specific input to the software components of system design to include hardware/software tradeoffs, software reuse, use of Commercial Off-the-shelf (COTS)/Government Off the-shelf (GOTS) in place of new development, and requirements analysis and synthesis from system level to individual software components.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, Intelligence Studies, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in software engineering, software development, and application programming supporting Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community (IC), or Federal Government programs.
• Demonstrated expertise in Python, C, or C++, with the ability to design, develop, maintain, and troubleshoot complex enterprise software applications.
• Experience developing software for Windows and UNIX/Linux operating environments, including shell scripting, system automation, and operating system integration
• Practical experience designing, implementing, and maintaining Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines and DevSecOps automation using tools such as Docker, Kubernetes/OpenShift, Ansible, Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, Bamboo, or comparable technologies.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline. Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 14 years of experience designing, developing, and delivering high-complexity software systems and mission-critical applications supporting Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community (IC), or Federal Government programs.
• Demonstrated mastery of Python, C, and/or C++, with experience developing multi-platform software solutions supporting Windows and UNIX/Linux operating environments.
• Proven experience serving as a technical lead, leading software engineering teams, mentoring junior engineers, and providing technical direction throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex operational and mission requirements into scalable software architectures, engineering solutions, technical roadmaps, and implementation plans.
• Experience developing enterprise software test strategies, creating comprehensive test plans, and leading software verification, validation, quality assurance, and acceptance testing activities.
• Advanced experience designing, implementing, automating, and maintaining DevSecOps CI/CD pipelines using technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes/OpenShift, Ansible, Jenkins, Bamboo, GitLab CI/CD, or similar automation frameworks.
• Working knowledge of Elasticsearch, Kibana, or comparable enterprise search and analytics platforms supporting operational applications CLEARANCE:
• Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph via the MD Customer is required