Software Engineer (Mid-Level) - TS/SCI with Poly

Job Description

Job Description

Software Engineer (Mid-Level)

Joint Base Anacostia, Arlington, VA, or Reston, VA

Active TS/SCI with Poly Clearance required

@Orchard is retained by a top geospatial technology company supporting important operations missions to U.S. Government customers. Our client is forging the new frontier of spatial intelligence, helping decision makers and operators navigate what’s happening now and shape what’s coming next. They are a place for problem solvers, changemakers, and go-getters—where people are working together to help our customers see the world differently, and in doing so, be seen differently. Come be part of a mission, not just a job, where you can: Shape your own future, build the next big thing, and change the world .

This role helps design, build, integrate, and sustain secure technical capabilities that support high-volume analysis and mission operations. The position contributes to AI-enabled, data-driven solutions that help users work across complex datasets at scale, improve operational outcomes, and accelerate the delivery of mission-relevant applications and services. All work is performed in secure environments. Work location is Joint Base Anacostia, Arlington, VA, or Reston, VA.

This position requires an active U.S. Government Security Clearance at the TS/SCI level with CI Polygraph.

For this role we are seeking a Mid-Level Software Engineer with hands-on experience in designing, developing and debugging software applications.

Responsibilities:

• Designs, develops, documents, tests and debugs applications software and systems that contain logical and mathematical solutions
• Conducts multidisciplinary research and collaborates with equipment designers and/or hardware engineers in the planning, design, development, and utilization of electronic data processing systems for product and commercial software
• Determines computer user needs; analyzes system capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques and controls; prepares operating instructions; designs and develops compilers and assemblers, utility programs, and operating systems
• Ensures software standards are met
• Experience with cloud platforms, system integration, and database management is also important
• Individual should be strategic, up-to-date with industry trends, and able to align engineering goals with business objectives
• Certifications in project management and specific technologies are beneficial

Minimum Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field with 4-7 years of software development experience.
• Strong proficiency in multiple programming languages, software design methodologies, and development tools, including Java, Python, SQL, etc.
• Experience working with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing.
• Capable of designing and implementing complex software components with minimal supervision.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Experience with system integration and database management
• Relevant technical or project management certifications
• Ability to stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies

Established in 2010, @Orchard has an exceptional reputation, providing talent acquisition solutions to time-sensitive, talent scarcity issues to deliver better talent management ROI. Our specialty lies in the critical area of program talent acquisition and resource management, not in one narrow skillset, but across many areas of technical and functional delivery. To learn more about our other exciting opportunities, visit our Jobs Page at .