Senior Software Engineer/Systems Engineer

Location: Annapolis Junction, MD (fully on-site, no remote option). Must have a TS/SCI Poly clearance to apply.

About the role

Software development effort currently underway for the productization of the focused product suite to enable deployment and use beyond the current client environment and across the broader DoD community. This is a multi-quarter effort extending through FY27 and will continue to evolve as requirements are refined in partnership with the productization team.

At a high level, this initiative requires us to "genericize" the current solution by removing client-specific dependencies, abstracting environment-specific configurations, and developing interfaces that allow authorization workflows and key management operations to function across a variety of client environments. This effort impacts all major components of the ecosystem, including clients, Portal, Proxy services, and OpenBao-based key management services.

An experienced consulting professional who has a broad understanding of solutions, industry best practices, multiple business processes or technology designs within a product/technology family. Operates independently to provide quality work products to an engagement. May lead the solution design and implementation aspects of engagement(s) ensuring high quality, integrated software solutions within constraints of time and budget. Act as the team lead on projects, providing coaching, guidance and feedback to develop skills of team members. Effectively consults with management of client organizations. Participates in business development activities. Develops and leads detailed solutions for moderately complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the solution design and implementation aspects of engagements, ensuring high-quality, integrated software solutions within time and budget constraints.
• Act as team lead on projects, providing coaching, guidance, and feedback to develop team members' skills.
• Develop detailed designs of Oracle IT capabilities, including integration with third-party products and/or GOTS capabilities.
• Design, implement, test, and deploy complex extensions or configurations to address unique client business processes and workflows.
• Identify risks and develop risk mitigation strategies for substantive and unique issues.
• Develop methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for on-premise, cloud, and hybrid-based solutions.
• Lead changes to build Encryption Libraries and Key Management Services.
• Establish and apply best practices to ensure successful implementation of solution designs through collaborative project team communication, planning, documentation, system testing, and defect resolution.
• Manage day-to-day efforts toward project accomplishments.
• Participate in project planning and status communications.

Requirements

• 12+ years of working experience.
• BS in Computer Science or related field (or 8 years of equivalent work experience).
• Ability to communicate effectively and build rapport with team members and clients.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as a contractor in the Intelligence Community.
• 8 or more years of experience with Java development on both Linux and Windows platforms or 8 or more years of experience with C and/or C++.
• Proficiency in at least one additional high-level language, preferably Python, Go, or Rust.
• 8 or more years of experience with modern software development management.
• Deep understanding of Agile methodology.
• 5 or more years of cryptographic experience, with a good understanding of key management.
• 5 or more years of experience with REST APIs.
• 2 years of experience with cloud platforms, tools, and administration.
• 5 or more years of Docker and Kubernetes experience.
• Strong analytical troubleshooting and performance evaluation skills.
• Effective team member with strong communications skills and the ability to follow through, stay motivated, and collaborate with all team members.
• Ability to work in a matrix environment and partner with virtual teams.
• Ability to work independently, multi-task, and take ownership of various parts of a project or initiative.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage tight deadlines or unexpected changes in expectations or requirements.

Desired Skills

Our environment encourages learning new, emerging technologies to expand your skill set and provides opportunities to share your knowledge with our team of elite professionals.