X-Midas Developer (TS/SCI)

Kavaliro is seeking an experienced X-Midas Software Developer for our client to join a highly skilled engineering team supporting the continued development, sustainment, and modernization of the X-Midas baseline used throughout the Intelligence Community.

About the role

The ideal candidate will bring 7+ years of hands-on X-Midas development experience, strong C++ and Python skills, and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative, mission-focused environment. This position offers the opportunity to contribute directly to a critical software platform while helping shape its continued technical evolution.

Responsibilities

• Support the ongoing sustainment, enhancement, and modernization of the X-Midas baseline across the Intelligence Community
• Design, develop, test, and validate X-Midas modules and software components against established technical requirements
• Build and maintain reliable CI/CD pipelines that support repeatable and efficient software delivery
• Analyze existing applications and system dependencies to implement enhancements with minimal disruption to operational environments
• Identify opportunities to improve application performance, architecture, scalability, and overall system stability
• Work closely with a small, experienced engineering team distributed across multiple locations
• Contribute to technical planning and architectural decisions
• Collaborate with team members across engineering disciplines and provide technical guidance and mentorship to less-experienced developers
• Apply sound software engineering practices throughout the development and sustainment life cycle

Requirements

• Active TS security clearance required; TS/SCI preferred
• 7+ years of hands-on experience developing applications using X-Midas
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field
• Strong development experience with C++ and Python
• Experience with additional programming languages is a plus
• Proven experience developing, deploying, and supporting production software
• Hands-on experience creating, testing, and validating X-Midas modules and components
• Proficiency with Linux/Unix environments, preferably Rocky Linux, RHEL, or similar
• Experience using Git for source control
• Ability to work effectively within a cross-functional Agile development environment
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and teamwork skills

Preferred Qualifications

Signal Processing & DSP

• Background developing software for digital signal processing applications
• Familiarity with signal detection, spectrum monitoring, geolocation, or related signal-processing technologies
• Experience testing, debugging, profiling, and optimizing complex signal-processing applications

Software Engineering & DevOps

• Understanding of modern DevOps methodologies and development workflows
• Experience designing or supporting CI/CD pipelines
• Familiarity with continuous integration and automated deployment practices
• Experience evaluating existing systems, mapping dependencies, and introducing changes while minimizing operational impact
• Shell scripting and automation experience
• Familiarity with software performance analysis and system optimization

Security & Government Environments

• Experience applying secure development practices within classified or government environments
• Understanding of software security and compliance requirements associated with mission-critical systems
• Active TS/SCI clearance is highly desirable
• Willingness to complete a polygraph examination, if required

Pay

$150,000.00 - 160,000.00 per year

Schedule

On-Site