Software Engineer-Developer 4

• Engineering
• Software Engineer-Developer 4

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Seal Beach, CA Posted:

5/13/2026 Job Description Job ID#: 217779

Job Category:

Engineering Position Type:

Associate - W2

Duration:

12 mo

Shift:

1

• PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Software Engineer-Developer 4, in Seal Beach, CA. Job ID#217779

• Pay Rate:

  $72 - $77/hr

• Job Description:

• The selected candidate will develop and maintain data analysis tools and environments.

The ideal candidate will have experience in Python, CI/CD, and Kubernetes deployments with experience architecting microservices and n-tier software applications. The candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to continuously improve software solutions, ensure engineering excellence, and achieve program objectives. Position Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software applications that meet industry, customer, safety, and regulation standards.
• Review, analyze, and translate customer requirements into initial design of software products.
• Develop, maintain, enhance, and optimize software products and functionalities for systems integrations.
• Develop, document, and maintain architectures, requirements, algorithms, interfaces and designs for software products.
• Participate in the agile software development lifecycle including planning, reviews, and supporting customer meetings.
• Debug and resolve issues identified to ensure reliability and efficiency of software products.
• Handle user inquiries, troubleshoot technical issues and user feedback analysis.
• Implement current and emerging technologies, tools, frameworks, and changes in regulations relevant to software development.
• Develop, establish, monitor, and improve software processes, tools, and key performance metrics that align projects with organizational goals and industry benchmarks.
• Execute and document software research and development projects.
• Advise on software domains, system-specific issues, processes and regulations.
• Perform software project management activities and software supplier management functions.
• Track and evaluate software team and supplier performance to ensure product and process compliance with project plans and industry standards.

This position requires an active TS/SCI Clearance with an adjudicated polygraph (U.S. Citizenship Required).

Required Skills:

• Active TS/SCI with adjudicated polygraph
• 5+ years' experience in foundational Computer Science knowledge
• 3+ years of experience in Python scripting
• Experience working with CI/CD pipelines and Kubernetes deployments

Preferred Skills:

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science
• Experience working with transform of large quantities of timeseries data
• Experience architecting microservice and n-tier software applications
• Experience with Java and Javascript/React
• Experience with databases, Linux, and mTLS Education /

Experience:

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+4 years' related work experience, Master+7 years' related work experience). In the

USA, ABET

accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard. Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.

Job Requirements Minimum Security Clearance:

Top Secret/SCI Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

• VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled
• To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit http://www.

tadpgs.

com/candidate-privacy/ or https:

//pdsdefense.com/candidate-privacy/ The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: + The California Fair Chance Act + Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance + Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers + San Francisco Fair Chance OrdinanceVEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled