Federal Software Engineer

Software Engineer (TS/SCI CI Poly) | San Diego, Aurora, Annapolis Junction, Alexandria | $DOE | Full-Time Onsite

💻 Software Engineer – TS/SCI CI Poly Required

📍 Locations: San Diego, CA | Aurora, CO | Annapolis Junction, MD | Alexandria, VA
🏢 Onsite: 100% (Active clearance access required)
🎯 Openings: 10 positions available
🕓 Employment: Full-Time | Permanent

🌟 The Opportunity

Join a high-impact federal technology program supporting mission-critical national security initiatives. As a Software Engineer, you’ll work within an elite agile development team using modern frameworks and DevSecOps best practices to design, build, and deliver cutting-edge enterprise systems that protect and advance U.S. interests worldwide.

This is your chance to contribute to an operationally significant program—developing software solutions that enhance data integrity, security, and performance across large-scale environments. You’ll be surrounded by forward-thinking technologists and have access to continual technical training and certifications to help you stay ahead of the curve.

🧠 Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable software solutions in support of national-level mission systems.

  • Collaborate within Agile and SAFe environments, participating in sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.

  • Analyze complex system requirements and produce well-structured, efficient, and reusable code.

  • Utilize Behavior Driven Development (BDD) and test automation tools to enhance software reliability and performance.

  • Implement and support DevOps pipelines, leveraging tools like Jenkins and version control systems.

  • Conduct software debugging, optimization, and tuning to ensure high availability and reliability.

  • Author and maintain clear technical documentation and automation scripts to support deployment and testing.

  • Collaborate cross-functionally with system engineers, testers, and architects to ensure end-to-end solution integrity.

🧩 Required Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph (mandatory)

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent relevant experience)

  • Strong Java development experience

  • Experience with one or more of the following:

    • Python, C/C++, SQL, SOAP, WSDL, PERL, PowerShell, VBS, Eclipse, Oracle, Postgres, Jenkins

  • Experience with User Interface (UI) development, HTML/XHTML/XML/XSLT, and database structures

  • Knowledge of both Windows and Linux environments

  • Deep understanding of software engineering principles, algorithms, and secure coding practices

  • Strong communication and problem-solving abilities; comfortable working independently and collaboratively

🚀 Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with JEE, Tomcat, WebLogic, or JBoss

  • Familiarity with BDD / TDD frameworks (FITNesse, Mockito, Cucumber, Selenium, UFT)

  • Secure software development and Layer 7 Policy implementation experience

  • Hands-on experience with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) or Agile Developer practices (Pair Programming, Refactoring, ATDD)

  • Background in requirements decomposition, trade-off analysis, and systems integration

  • SAFe Agilest Certification or prior experience in Agile teams preferred

💼 Benefits & Perks

  • Competitive total compensation package

  • 3 weeks Paid Time Off + 11 Federal Holidays

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability insurance

  • 401(k) with up to 4% match + annual profit sharing

  • Relocation assistance available

  • Continuous technical training and certification support

  • Opportunity to work on mission-critical national programs with emerging technology stacks

🎯 Candidate Snapshot

  • Experience: 7–10 years in software development (enterprise or government systems)

  • Education: Bachelor’s in Computer Science or equivalent experience

  • Security Clearance: TS/SCI w/ CI Poly (active)

  • Work Environment: 100% onsite – secure facility access required

  • Travel: None

This is a career-defining opportunity for software engineers seeking to apply their technical expertise toward high-impact, classified initiatives that shape the future of national defense and intelligence. If you thrive in fast-paced, mission-driven environments and value continuous learning — this is the role for you.