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SENIOR SOFTWARE SYSTEMS ENGINEER: TS/SCI with Full Scope Poly with Security Clearance

Inferno SystemsChantilly, VA🇺🇸United StatesPosted Sep 30, 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

Thrive in a hybrid role where you'll contribute to the full lifecycle of modern application development, translating user needs into innovative technical solutions within a supportive and agile team environment. Your strong object-oriented programming and full-stack development skills will be essential as you collaborate directly with customers and drive mission success, with opportunities for significant professional growth.

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Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Employee
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Chantilly, VA, United States
Posted
5 days ago
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Job Description

SENIOR SOFTWARE SYSTEMS ENGINEER: TS/SCI with Full Scope Poly Inferno Systems• Chantilly, VA APPLY NOW
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IT - Software SENIOR SOFTWARE SYSTEMS ENGINEER
Location: Chantilly, VA US Security Clearance Requirement: TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph Clearance Status: Must be Current JOB DESCRIPTION: Inferno Systems is looking for a Senior Software Systems Engineer to contribute to the full lifecycle of modern application development, spanning design, architecture, and testing.

You will work closely with targeters, technical analysts, and engineers to translate user requirements into actionable technical solutions while sharing O&M responsibilities with the team. You should have at least five years of hands-on software engineering experience with strong capabilities in object-oriented programming. You will be in a flexible working environment with supportive management. You will need to be agile in responding to shifting operational requirements, timelines and priorities, while also working in a tight-knit team environment where innovative ideas are encouraged.

You should be able to write strong, efficient code for full-stack development across Linux-based environments, which will be peer-reviewed, while also providing review of others' work to ensure accountability and software quality. You will be able to interface directly with customers and users while participating in all phases of the development lifecycle to drive forward the customer's mission.

REQUIRED SKILLS: • Must have 5+ years of hands-on software engineering experience with a strong background in object-oriented programming.

  • Demonstrated experience in full-stack development across Linux-based environments.
  • Proven experience managing technical infrastructure, including source-control platforms and RDBMS systems.
  • Familiarity with Agile workflows and development methodologies.
  • Experience designing, building, and implementing RESTful services.
  • Skills in managing and deploying applications within cloud environments, specifically using AWS services.
  • Ability to translate user requirements into technical designs and share ongoing O&M responsibilities with the team.

DESIRED SKILLS: • Experience developing in Python and/or Rust.

  • Full-stack JavaScript development experience using modern frameworks such as VueJS and/or Angular.
  • RDBMS database experience including MySQL, PostgreSQL, and/or Oracle.
  • Hands-on experience with cloud infrastructure including AWS EC2, Lambda, SQS, CLI, and/or CDK.
  • Familiarity with web server configuration and administration using Apache.

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