Software Engineer, DevOps, Cloud Engineer - Software

This Position is Contingent on Contract Award

Columbia Technology Partners is seeking a Software Engineer to develop, maintain, and enhance complex software systems supporting mission-critical operations. The ideal candidate will contribute to all phases of the software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, development, testing, integration, deployment, and sustainment. Opportunities are available for entry-level developers through senior technical leaders supporting advanced analytics, large-scale data processing, real-time systems, and enterprise software solutions.

• Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements.
• Design, develop, test, document, and maintain software applications and system components.
• Debug existing software and resolve defects to improve functionality and performance.
• Integrate software into new or existing systems and operating environments.
• Develop and maintain database interfaces, queries, and data repository solutions.
• Implement algorithms to satisfy system performance, scalability, and functional requirements.
• Collaborate with system engineers, hardware engineers, and stakeholders to derive software requirements and resolve technical challenges.
• Participate in software testing, quality assurance, and verification activities.
• Recommend and implement improvements to software development processes and documentation standards.
• Design and implement complex algorithms, interfaces, and software architectures.
• Lead software development efforts, oversee team activities, and ensure compliance with established development processes.
• Coordinate software installation, deployment, and operational support activities.
• Recommend new technologies, methodologies, and engineering practices to improve software solutions.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and quality oversight across software development teams.
• Support customer engagement activities and contribute to strategic software engineering decisions.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Four (4) years of additional Software Engineer experience may be substituted in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
• For Level 0: No demonstrated Software Engineer experience required.
• For Level 1: Seven (7) years of Software Engineer experience supporting programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• For Level 2: Fourteen (14) years of Software Engineer experience supporting programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• For Level 3: Twenty (20) years of Software Engineer experience supporting programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.

• Experience developing software in Linux and cloud-based environments.
• Experience with modern programming languages, frameworks, and software development methodologies.
• Experience supporting large-scale data processing, analytics, real-time applications, or distributed systems.
• Experience with database design, data repositories, and complex query development.
• Experience serving as a technical lead, mentoring developers, or managing software development efforts.
• Experience supporting Agile, Dev Sec Ops , CI/CD, automated testing, and secure software development practices.

• U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants. CTP is an equal opportunity employer and abides by applicable employment laws and regulations. All applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph.
• Certification Requirements:
  • N/A

This position requires an active Security Clearance with appropriate Polygraph.

Medical: CTP offers 3 superior plans, bringing our employees both in-network and out-of-network options.

Vision + Dental: Both free to you + paid in full by CTP.

Retirement: 401k - 6% company contribution.

PTO + Leave: A work life balance is extremely important to our team. Offering customizable leave plans to meet your needs is just one of our many perks! Jury Duty, Bereavement + Military Leave provided.

Career Growth: Up to $10,000 provided for approved career-related learning, training, education, and/or tuition.

Life and AD&D Insurance/Short-Term & Long-Term Disability: More peace of mind, at zero cost to you.

Profit Sharing Bonus: End of year cash gets added to your bottom-line.

Referral Bonus Program: Our tiered program provides an incentive with each stage of the hiring process your referral passes. Our bonuses range from $7,000-$20,000, if your referral joins the team.

Columbia Technology Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information,…