Software Engineer Senior; TS​/SCI and able to obtain Polygraph

Software Engineer Senior (TS/SCI and able to obtain a Polygraph)

Chantilly, Virginia, United States

This job requires an active Top Secret / SCI clearance (with CI Polygraph eligibility). Please apply only if you currently hold an active TS SCI clearance with CI Poly eligibility.

North Point Technology is seeking a Senior Level Software Engineer to join the Chinook Program
, where you’ll help design and develop modern applications that support GEOINT data access, visualization, and dissemination. You’ll work in a collaborative Agile environment, partnering with mission users, architects, and cloud engineers to deliver secure, high-performance software solutions.

The Intelligence Production Solutions Division (IPSD), part of the Decision Advantage Solutions Business Area
, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join the Chinook Program
. Chinook delivers secure, scalable, and mission-driven software capabilities across the GEOINT enterprise using Agile and Dev Sec Ops  practices.

In this role, you’ll lead full-stack software development efforts that advance national security missions. You’ll design and implement modern, containerized applications in classified cloud environments, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate directly with mission stakeholders to deliver resilient, cloud-native solutions.

Lead design, development, and deployment of enterprise software and services supporting GEOINT mission applications.

Architect and implement secure, scalable microservices within AWS Gov Cloud or C2S environments.

Mentor and guide junior and mid-level engineers; conduct peer reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards.

Build and deploy applications through Dev Sec Ops  pipelines using Infrastructure-as-Code and container orchestration tools.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Dev Ops engineers, UI/UX designers, analysts, and product owners.

Translate complex mission requirements into reliable, maintainable technical solutions.

Ensure all software meets IC cybersecurity and accreditation standards (e.g., RMF, STIGs).

Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field with 8–12 years of experience,
or

Master’s degree with 6–10 years of experience.

Proficiency in:

Web: HTML, CSS, JSON, Ajax, REST APIs

Frameworks: React, Angular, Vue.js, jQuery, Spring Boot, Django, Node.js, Flask, or Svelte

Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure, or similar

Databases: MySQL, Postgre

SQL, or SQL Server

Version Control: Git

Strong understanding of modern software design patterns and secure coding practices.

Hands‑on experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and Dev Sec Ops  tools (Git Lab CI/CD, Jenkins, Sonar Qube, Nexus, Terraform).

Experience developing and deploying software in classified cloud environments (C2S, AWS Gov Cloud).

Familiarity with Agile development and secure software lifecycle methodologies.

Self‑motivated with a demonstrated ability to learn and apply new technologies.

Experience with
UI/UX design and modern frontend development.

Working knowledge of No

SQL databases (Open Search/Elasticsearch).

Exposure to multi‑cloud architectures (AWS, IBM, Google, Azure, Oracle).

Hands‑on experience with AWS services such as S3, SQS, SNS, EC2, Cloud Formation, and RDS
.

Familiarity with geospatial data formats, tools, and standards (OGC, Geo Server, PostGIS, ESRI).

Experience with
IC enterprise tools (Keycloak, Vault, Cloud Formation).

Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified Developer, CISSP, Security+, SAFe Agile
, or similar.