As a Software Engineer TS/SCI (FSP), you will join a small, fast-paced agile team dedicated to designing, developing, and maintaining secure, scalable software solutions for government customers. You will translate mission requirements into technical specifications while writing robust, maintainable code and performing code reviews, unit testing, and integration testing to ensure security compliance. The role involves supporting DevSecOps pipelines and CI/CD processes for rapid deployment within a high-performance compute environment. To succeed, you must be proficient in programming languages such as Java, Python, or C++, and possess experience with secure coding practices in classified environments. You will utilize tools including Git, Docker, Kubernetes, and infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform or Ansible. The work involves developing for cloud platforms like AWS GovCloud and Azure Government while managing microservices architecture and RESTful APIs.
What does a Software Engineer earn in Maryland?
Median $179000 from 35 postings across 7 companies.
Design, develop, and maintain secure, scalable software solutions for government customers.
Translate mission requirements into technical specifications for development.
Implement robust and maintainable code using languages like Java, Python, or C++.
Conduct code reviews, unit testing, and integration testing to ensure quality and security compliance.
Support DevSecOps pipelines and CI/CD processes for rapid and secure software deployment.
Work within a high-performance compute environment and classified cloud architectures.
What we're looking for
Must be a US Citizen with an active TS/SCI clearance and in-scope full-scope polygraph.
Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related technical field.
Master's degree (preferred).
3+ years of experience in software development, preferably in federal or defense environments.
Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Java, Python, or C++.
Experience with secure coding practices, classified environments, and cloud platforms like AWS GovCloud or Azure Government.
Knowledge of SDLC, Agile methodologies, version control (Git), and DevSecOps/CI/CD processes.
Relevant certifications such as Security+, AWS Certified Developer, or CKAD (preferred); experience with microservices, RESTful APIs, and infrastructure-as-code (preferred).