Software Engineer-Developer

Engineering

Software Engineer-Developer 4

Chantilly, VA Posted: 4/2/2026

Job # 216435

Job Category:
Engineering

Position Type:
Associate – W2

Duration: 52

Shift: 1

Positions Available: 3

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Software Engineer-Developer 4, in Chantilly, VA. Job

Lead the planning of software development tasks including detailed software design, coding, and unit/integration/functional/system testing of customer desired features/user stories, ensuring successful achievement of acceptance criteria.

Partners with appropriate stakeholders to inform system definition and reviews translation of system-level requirements into software requirements and models that meet customer, operational and performance requirements and have clear traceability to design, code and test artifacts.

Reviews completion of software system-level analyses to identify risk, issues and opportunities; leads integration and deployment of mitigation actions throughout the software lifecycle.

Leads code reviews to ensure alignment to requirements and standard.

Leads monitoring and reviewing test completion, verification processes and issue resolution for software systems.

Leads review of product and process for alignment with project plans and industry standards by tracking and evaluation of internal team and supplier performance.

5+ years’ experience in foundational Computer Science knowledge and object-oriented design and software patterns

Experience in Java/C++/Python object-oriented programming on full stack software projects/programs

Experience leading projects and/or individuals in software development lifecycle tasks

This position requires an Active Top-Secret U.S. Security Clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) eligibility and successful completion of CI Polygraph post start.

Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science

Experience with one or more of the following: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, JS frameworks (REACT, Open Layers, etc.), Spring Framework, Hibernate, RDBMS, noSQL, REST/Open API

Experience with Agile or SAFe practices, including daily standup, User Stories, Sprints, and Release Planning

Familiarity with practices such as test-driven development (TDD), agile software development, Dev Sec Ops , and Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) management

Experience using CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or Git Lab CI to automate build, test, and deployment processes

Demonstrated experience with middleware technologies, particularly Java Message Service (JMS) and Web Logic, including the design, implementation, and troubleshooting of messaging solutions

Experience using dependency management and automation services (e.g. Ivy, Maven, Gradle, Git, Jenkins, etc.)

Experience with RDBMS (SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL) and No

SQL (Mongo

DB) data systems

Experience in writing and executing test cases, including unit, integration, and system testing, to ensure software functionality and performance meet specifications

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 9 or more years’ related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+4 years’ related work experience, Master+7 years’ related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Experience with systems engineering or software development on space-based or ground-based systems

Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and Daily Pay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.

Minimum Security Clearance:
Top Secret/SCI

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance