Full Stack Software Engineer SME Security Clearance

Position: Full Stack Software Engineer SME with Security Clearance
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- Description National Security Sector combines technology-enabled services and mission software capabilities in the areas of cyber, logistics, security operations, and decision analytics to support our defense and intel customers’ mission to defend against evolving threats around the world. Our team’s focus is to ensure our customers have the right tools, technologies, and tactics to keep pace with an ever-evolving security landscape and succeed in their pursuit to protect people and critical assets.

The Intelligence Production Solutions Division (IPSD), part of the Decision Advantage Solutions Business Area, is seeking a highly experienced, versatile, and visionary Full Stack Software Engineer Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the Maru Program. In this role, you will join our innovative software team, creating next-generation capabilities for GEOINT exploitation and analysis.  The ideal candidate will possess a strong blend of software engineering expertise, deep understanding of cloud environments, extensive experience in the GEOINT domain, and proven leadership abilities on software projects.

This pivotal role involves acting as a day-to-day technical visionary and point-person, guiding the team to consistently deliver meaningful and compelling capabilities. You will be instrumental in architecting and developing cutting-edge solutions, leading technical initiatives, and engaging with diverse stakeholders to drive project success. In addition to leading, this is a hands-on role where you will be expected to write high-quality code and contribute directly to the software development lifecycle.

Position may be performed in the following locations below.  
* Gaithersburg, MD
* Alexandria, VA
* Chantilly, VA  Clearance Level

Required:

Active TS/SCI and successfully pass a Polygraph exam.

Primary Responsibilities:

* Architect and Develop Software:
You will be responsible for architecting, designing, and developing robust, scalable, and secure full-stack software applications across diverse platforms (cloud, on-prem, edge), specifically for the GEOINT mission. As a core individual contributor, you will design, develop, and deploy complex distributed systems and highly interactive user interfaces.
* Lead AI/ML and Data Initiatives:
Lead the design and implementation of large-scale data management platforms, including AI/ML and Generative AI models, ensuring agnostic deployment capabilities for geospatial image processing. You will also automate analytical workflows using GenAI orchestration and Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) techniques.
* Provide Technical Leadership & Hands-On Mentorship:
Provide technical leadership, tasking, and mentorship to engineering teams, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement within an Agile (SAFe) Dev Sec Ops  framework. You will set a high technical bar for the team through hands-on code and architecture design reviews.
* Collaborate and Communicate:
You will collaborate with project managers, engineering teams, and customers to define requirements and ensure on-time delivery of project deliverables, adhering to customer Software Way and CORE methodologies. You will regularly present innovative ideas, product demos, and technical solutions to a wide array of audiences, including customer staff, potential customers, and high-level IC/DoD leadership.
* System Maintenance and Optimization:
Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and improvement of secure cloud environments and mission-critical GEOINT software projects. Drive the adoption of modern industry standards for build and deployment processes and continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines.

Basic Qualifications:

* US citizenship is required per contract.
* Education :
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field and 12-15 years of prior relevant experience or Master’s with 10-13 years of prior relevant experience.
* Experience :
Proven experience in designing, developing, and maintaining complex applications and leading technical initiatives. Must have at least 5-7 years of professional experience as both a hands-on developer and…