Software Engineer, Secret Clearance

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain complex software systems in a secure environment. This role requires a skilled developer who can work independently, lead technical initiatives, and contribute to the full software development lifecycle while delivering high-quality, scalable solutions for mission-critical applications.

Key Responsibilities

Software Development

• Design, develop, test, and deploy robust software applications and systems
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices and coding standards
• Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle from requirements analysis to deployment
• Implement new features and enhancements based on user requirements and technical specifications
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve software defects and performance issues

Technical Leadership

• Lead technical design discussions and architecture decisions for assigned projects
• Mentor junior developers and provide technical guidance to team members
• Conduct code reviews to ensure quality, security, and adherence to standards
• Research and evaluate new technologies, tools, and frameworks
• Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge sharing initiatives

System Architecture & Design

• Design scalable, secure, and maintainable software architectures
• Develop and maintain system integration points and APIs
• Implement security best practices and secure coding principles
• Optimize application performance and ensure system reliability
• Collaborate with architects and technical leads on system design decisions

Collaboration & Communication

• Work closely with Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and cross-functional teams
• Participate in agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily standups, and retrospectives
• Communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Coordinate with DevOps teams on deployment and infrastructure requirements
• Support customer demonstrations and technical presentations

Quality Assurance

• Develop and maintain automated unit, integration, and system tests
• Implement continuous integration and deployment practices
• Ensure software meets security, performance, and reliability requirements
• Support quality assurance activities and user acceptance testing
• Monitor production systems and respond to operational issues

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field
• 7+ years of professional software development experience
• Minimum 5 years of experience with modern programming languages and frameworks
• Experience with full-stack development and enterprise software systems

Security Clearance

• Current Secret security clearance required

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science or related field
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
• Knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience with microservices architecture and distributed systems
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
• Background in defense, government, or regulated industry environments
• Experience with real-time systems and high-performance computing
• Knowledge of machine learning and data analytics frameworks
• Salary range for the position is $165,000 - $185,000 per year. Specific compensation will be determined by several factors including experience, education, skills, and knowledge. We also offer medical/dental/vision benefits and 401k contribution.