Senior Software Engineer

Job Order - J - Permanent Full Time

Title: Senior Software Engineer

Category: Software Development/ Engineering

City: Huntsville, Maryland, United States

CGI Federal is seeking a Senior Software Engineer responsible for designing, developing, testing, and installing advanced software solutions that support a Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) program for the US Army. This role builds innovative, high quality, and fully performing software in compliance with DoD coding standards, security requirements, and technical designs. The Senior Software Engineer develops and modifies software applications, supports software integrations, participates in formal test reviews, and plays a key role in certifying mission critical software components.

This position is ideal for an experienced engineer who thrives in complex defense environments and excels at delivering robust, secure, and maintainable software capabilities.

This position is located in Huntsville, AL.

• Design, develop, and implement software applications supporting modernization requirements
• Modify, enhance, and debug software based on technical designs and evolving system needs
• Develop high quality code that meets Defense coding standards, cybersecurity requirements, and best practices

• Support installation and configuration of software applications and operating systems
• Assist in software deployment, integration, and troubleshooting during system fielding and testing
• Collaborate with system administrators and IT personnel to ensure seamless software operation

• Participate in test reviews, test planning, and integration events
• Support witnessing and verification of software tests
• Contribute to software certification processes and documentation packages

• Identify, analyze, and resolve complex software issues
• Conduct root cause analyses and implement corrective actions
• Assist in evaluating system behavior to improve performance and stability

• Work with systems engineers, hardware engineers, cybersecurity teams, and testers
• Interpret technical requirements and translate them into actionable software tasks
• Provide technical expertise for design reviews, code reviews, and program discussions

• Maintain accurate documentation of software changes, designs, and test results
• Ensure compliance with Defense standards, software engineering practices, and quality assurance processes
• Contribute to user guides, release notes, and technical documentation as needed

• BA/BS degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Computer Programming, or related field
• Substitution options:
• – One academic year of accredited coursework in a related degree may substitute for one year of experience
• – An additional 3 years of experience may substitute for the degree requirement

• 10+ years of experience as a software engineer in a Defense environment
• Experience designing, developing, testing, and maintaining software for complex systems
• Hands on experience with software programming languages, frameworks, and development tools

• Strong proficiency in software development languages (e.g., C++, Java, Python, C#, etc.)
• Experience with secure coding practices and Defense software standards
• Familiarity with software testing, debugging, and verification methodologies
• Experience supporting software installations, system integrations, and operational deployments

• Strong analytical and problem solving abilities
• Ability to work effectively across engineering, testing, and cybersecurity teams
• Excellent communication skills for contributing to reviews and producing technical documentation
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast paced development environment

• Experience with embedded systems, real time applications, or…