Senior Software Engineer

About the role

GliaCell Technologies is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for a full‑time position supporting a U.S. Government customer in Columbia, MD. The role involves sustaining critical mission‑related software and systems on a large government contract. You will work with the latest technologies, receive a personalized training plan, and collaborate with a family of brilliant engineers. The position offers long‑term job security, competitive salaries and bonus opportunities, challenging work you’ll be passionate about, and the chance to work alongside amazingly talented people. An active or rein‑statable TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance and U.S. Citizenship are required, along with 14+ years of software engineering experience and a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Develops, maintains, and enhances complex and diverse software systems (e.g., processing‑intensive analytics, novel algorithm development, manipulation of extremely large data sets, real‑time systems, and business management information systems) based upon documented requirements.
• Works individually or as part of a team.
• Reviews and tests software components for adherence to design requirements and documents test results.
• Resolves software problem reports.
• Utilizes software development and software design methodologies appropriate to the development environment.
• Provides specific input to the software components of system design to include hardware/software trade‑offs, software reuse, use of Commercial Off‑the‑shelf (COTS)/Government Off‑the‑shelf (GOTS) in place of new development, and requirements analysis and synthesis from system level to individual software components.

Requirements

• Active or rein‑statable TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship.
• 14+ years experience as a Software Engineer.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills.

Skills

• UI/UX architecture frontend development background
• API
• ReactJS
• NodeJS
• Java
• Spring Boot framework
• JavaScript
• Docker/Podman
• AWS cloud infrastructure
• MongoDB
• Elasticsearch
• Gradle

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage for Employee and Dependents
• Up to 25 Days of Paid Time Off
• Up to 40 hours of PTO Carryover
• 11 Federal Government Holidays
• Work From Home Opportunities
• 401K Company Contribution, Fully Vested Day 1
• Discretionary, Certification, and Sign‑On Bonus Potential
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Annual Professional Development
• 100% Premium Covered for Life & Disability Insurances
• Additional Voluntary Life Insurance Coverage Available
• Employee Assistance Program
• Travel Protection Program
• Financial Planning Assistance
• Bereavement and Jury Duty Leave
• Monthly Team and Family Events
• Technology Budget
• Global Entry
• Annual Swag Budget

Pay

Salary range: $170,000 to $260,000 for this full‑time position.