Software Engineer TS/SCI (FSP)

About the role

Seeking a versatile software engineer with TS/SCI US Government security clearance and FSP to join a small agile team designing, developing, and maintaining secure, scalable software solutions for government customers. The team is fast-paced, collaborative, and cohesive, and depends on team members to communicate openly and to design solutions and deliver quality models on a regular, aggressive clip.

Responsibilities

• Translate mission requirements into technical specifications and implement robust, maintainable code.
• Conduct code reviews, unit testing, and integration testing to ensure software quality and security compliance.
• Support DevSecOps pipelines and CI/CD processes for rapid and secure deployment.

Requirements

• US Citizen with active TS/SCI clearance and in-scope full-scope polygraph required on Day 1.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or related technical field.
• 3+ years of experience in software development, preferably in federal or defense environments.
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, C++).
• Experience with secure coding practices and working in classified environments.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS GovCloud, Azure Government) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC), Agile methodologies, and version control (Git).
• Must be willing to work 5 days per week in SCIF in Annapolis Junction, MD.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience conducting software engineering work on AWS classified cloud architecture.
• Certifications such as Security+, AWS Certified Developer, or Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD).
• Experience with microservices architecture and RESTful APIs.
• Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible).
• Experience working within a high-performance compute environment.
• Master’s Degree.

Preferred education: Master's Degree.