Senior Software Engineer - Cryptography & Key Management

Quevera is seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer – Cryptography & Key Management with an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph to support mission-critical programs in Annapolis Junction, Maryland.

About the Role

In this role, you will support the productization of mission-focused software solutions for deployment across broader Department of Defense (DoD) environments. Working alongside a collaborative engineering and consulting team, you will design, develop, and enhance software solutions supporting encryption libraries, authorization workflows, and key management services. You’ll help remove customer-specific dependencies, abstract environment-specific configurations, and develop interfaces that enable secure solutions to operate across multiple customer environments. As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll have the opportunity to provide technical leadership, contribute to solution design and implementation, and support the development of secure, integrated software solutions across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and enhance software solutions supporting productization efforts across Department of Defense environments.
• Lead changes supporting the development of encryption libraries and key management services.
• Support the removal of customer-specific dependencies and abstraction of environment-specific configurations.
• Develop and enhance interfaces that enable authorization workflows and key management operations across multiple customer environments.
• Support software development across major solution components, including clients, Portal, Proxy services, and OpenBao-based key management services.
• Establish and apply software development best practices to support successful implementation of solution designs.
• Contribute to solution design, implementation, system testing, and defect resolution.
• Collaborate with project teams through technical communication, planning, and documentation.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to project team members throughout software development and implementation activities.
• Manage day-to-day technical efforts supporting project accomplishments.
• Participate in project planning and project status communications.
• Develop detailed solutions for moderately complex projects while considering technical, schedule, and budget constraints.
• Support the design, implementation, testing, and deployment of complex extensions and configurations addressing customer-specific business processes and workflows.
• Identify technical risks and support the development of appropriate risk mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with customer management and technical teams to deliver integrated software solutions.
• Support solutions across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph required.
• Twelve (12) or more years of relevant professional experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field. Eight (8) years of equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of the degree.
• Ability to communicate effectively and build strong working relationships with team members and customers.
• Ability to operate independently while delivering high-quality technical solutions.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and performance evaluation skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within team and matrixed environments.
• Ability to independently manage multiple responsibilities and take ownership of assigned project or initiative components.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage tight deadlines or changing requirements.

Skills

• Experience supporting Intelligence Community environments as a contractor.
• Eight (8) or more years of Java development experience across Linux and Windows platforms or eight (8) or more years of experience developing with C and/or C++.
• Proficiency in at least one additional high-level programming language, preferably Python, Go, or Rust.
• Eight (8) or more years of experience with modern software development management.
• Deep understanding of Agile methodologies.
• Five (5) or more years of cryptographic experience, including a strong understanding of key management.
• Five (5) or more years of experience developing or working with REST APIs.
• Two (2) or more years of experience with cloud platforms, tools, and administration.
• Five (5) or more years of experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience developing and supporting encryption libraries and key management services.
• Experience working with OpenBao-based key management services.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to follow through on technical initiatives.
• Ability to work effectively with virtual teams and within matrixed environments.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical coverage (optional plan).
• Competitive options for Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• $5,000 annually for education, training, certifications, and professional development.
• Career advancement through a structured iQTouch Program.
• Up to 6% 401(k) match.
• Additional 4% profit-sharing contribution, at company discretion.

Quevera was recognized as a Top Workplace in the Washington, DC/Baltimore region for 2025, marking our fifth consecutive year receiving this distinction based on employee feedback.