Software Engineer, Backend Developer, Cloud Engineer - Software

Acclaim Technical Services (ATS), founded in 2000, is a premier provider of tech-enabled solutions and operational services to a broad range of U.S. Federal agencies. As an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company—an uncommon advantage in our sector, we foster a culture of ownership, accountability, and shared success. This commitment to our people shows: ATS is consistently recognized as a top workplace in the DC area and continues to experience strong, strategic growth.

We are actively hiring a Software Engineer with TS/SCI w/ Poly to join our team working in Chantilly, VA.

We are seeking an experienced Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain complex software products and data platforms. As an integral member of our team, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, high‑quality solutions that drive business insights and inform strategic decisions. The ideal candidate has a passion for continuous learning, staying up‑to‑date with industry trends, and a willingness to learn new technologies and skills.

• Assume ownership of multiple COTS / GOTS production systems, ensuring seamless operations, maintenance, and support to meet customer requirements
• Collaborating with engineers and stakeholders to identify and prioritize project requirements
• Troubleshooting complex problems and providing customer support for software systems and application issues
• Provide recommendations for continuous improvement and innovation
• Working in an Agile environment with a focus on iterative development and delivery

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical training, or work/military experience.
• 5 to 10 years of related software development experience.

• Hands‑on experience with modern programming languages such as NodeJS or Python
• Experience with GOTS / COTS integration
• Strong understanding of Linux and experience with building APIs and services using REST
• Experience with container technologies such as Kubernetes or Docker
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS

• Experience with Elasticsearch, MongoDB, or other No
  
  SQL databases
• Familiarity with monitoring technologies like ELK, Prometheus, Grafana, etc.
• Experience with CI / CD technologies like Jenkins, Git Hub Actions, Git Lab CI/CD
• Strong understanding of Agile development methodologies and iterative delivery

Acclaim Technical Services (ATS), founded in 2000, is a premier provider of tech-enabled solutions and operational services to a broad range of U.S. Federal agencies. As an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company—an uncommon advantage in our sector, we foster a culture of ownership, accountability, and shared success. This commitment to our people shows: ATS is consistently recognized as a top workplace in the DC area and continues to experience strong, strategic growth.

There are many factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employee owners value the flexibility at ATS that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, career growth, benefits and learning and development opportunities.

Our broad mix of exceptional benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At ATS, you will be eligible to participate in a comprehensive benefits package such as healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement,…