Software Engineer

Location: Newport News, VA
Clearance Required: Active Secret Clearance
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary Range: $83,000–$178,000 (USD) base salary
Salary is commensurate with experience, education, and skill level. Additional bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package may apply.

Position Overview:

This position offers an exciting opportunity for a Software Engineer with strong technical skills, initiative, and a passion for problem-solving in dynamic environments. Engineers at all levels (Junior, Mid, and Senior) are encouraged to apply. The role involves full life-cycle software development with a focus on Agile methodologies and collaboration across geographically dispersed teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive software development efforts across the full lifecycle: requirements, design, implementation, testing, and maintenance

• Exhibit a positive, proactive approach to software problem-solving, especially in undefined or evolving technical environments

• Interface effectively with remote development teams and communicate project status and blockers clearly

• Lead or support technical investigations and provide sound technical recommendations

• Support integration of mission-critical software systems into larger enterprise platforms

• Develop and maintain documentation, unit testing, and quality assurance practices

• Follow Agile development methodologies and contribute to team sprints and deliverables

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field or equivalent experience

• Proficiency in Java and object-oriented programming principles

• Familiarity with build tools (e.g., Maven) and version control (e.g., Git)

• Experience writing and maintaining software documentation

• Solid understanding of software testing principles and unit testing frameworks

• Ability to review and critique code for best practices and optimization

• Knowledge of static code analysis tools and remediation techniques

• Experience with Agile methodologies and team-based development environments

• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team

• Ability to travel up to 10% as needed

• U.S. citizenship and an active Secret clearance are required

Desired Skills:

• Proficiency in additional programming languages (e.g., C, C++, C#, Python, JavaScript, Perl, Ansible)

• Familiarity with frameworks such as Spring or Vue.js

• Experience using IDEs, JIRA, Confluence, Jenkins, Bitbucket, and other DevOps tools

• Knowledge of containerized application development and orchestration (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, Helm)

• Understanding of DevSecOps principles and secure coding practices

• Background in automated testing, test-driven development, and performance testing

• Database design and familiarity with data structures

• Experience with Command and Control (C2) systems

• System administration skills for Linux and Windows environments

• Familiarity with STIG compliance, network troubleshooting, and application security

• Background in military systems, intelligence, imagery, or strategic planning is a plus

• Knowledge of mathematical and statistical operations related to software algorithms
  

Interested candidates should submit a current resume highlighting relevant experience and any applicable certifications. Candidates must currently hold a Secret clearance and be U.S. citizens.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.