Software Engineer I

Job Requirements Fort Meade, MD Top Secret/SCI Full Scope Polygraph Mid Level Career (5+ yrs experience) $145,000 - $205,000

Job Description Responsibilities:

Design, develop, and maintain scalable, secure, and highly available software applications and services. Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, development, testing, deployment, and sustainment. Write clean, efficient, well-documented, and maintainable code following best practices and coding standards. Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve software defects, performance issues, and production incidents. Optimize application performance by analyzing bottlenecks, resource utilization, and system behavior. Collaborate with system architects, DevOps, cybersecurity, and other engineering teams to deliver integrated solutions. Implement and maintain secure coding practices in accordance with DoD and organizational security policies. Develop and maintain technical documentation, including design artifacts, APIs, deployment procedures, and operational guides. Support software deployments, upgrades, and patches in development, test, and production environments. Develop and execute unit tests, integration tests, and system tests to ensure software reliability and quality. Participate in code reviews to ensure quality, security, and maintainability. Support disaster recovery, business continuity, and system resiliency planning for software systems. Ensure software solutions comply with relevant security standards, including NIST 800-53 and RMF frameworks. Provide engineering support during system outages, incidents, and mission-critical operations.

Qualifications:

Minimum 6-8 years of experience in software engineering or related fields. Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Java, C++, Python, or similar object-oriented and/or scripting languages. Strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and object-oriented principles. Experience developing applications for Linux and/or Windows environments. Familiarity with DevSecOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and version control systems (e.g., Git). Experience implementing secure software solutions and applying secure coding standards. Knowledge of system integration, APIs, and service-oriented or microservices architectures. Ability to analyze complex technical problems and implement effective, efficient solutions. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline preferred. Four (4) additional years of experience may substitute for a degree. Experience working in DoD or IC environments is highly desirable. Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams

Additional Requirements:

Active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph required. Security+ certification required (or ability to obtain within a specified timeframe). Willingness to work on-site at Ft. Meade, MD, as required by the position.

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