Software Engineer

Software Engineer – Secret Clearance | Vaihingen, Germany

Software Engineer – Secret Clearance | Vaihingen, Germany

Cambridge International Systems, Inc.

Join a dynamic global team united by shared values: commitment, integrity, and perseverance. At Cambridge, you’ll work alongside top talent worldwide, tackling some of today’s most complex and critical challenges in defense and security.

We are currently seeking a Software Engineer to support operations in Vaihingen, Germany. This is a full‑time, OCONUS position requiring an active DoD Secret clearance, eligibility for NATO Indoctrination and TESA accreditation, other requirements.

TESA certification provides significant tax exemptions for U.S. employees stationed in Germany — along with other great Cambridge provides benefits like housing, COLA, and dependent education reimbursements.

As a Software Engineer, you will play a critical role in supporting Combatant Command that serve U.S. government missions overseas. You will:

• Collaborate as a member of a self‑organizing Agile software engineering team
• Design, develop, test, and refine applications to meet stakeholder requirements
• Build and integrate ASP.NET applications and .NET web services within the Theater Security Cooperation architecture
• Develop custom standalone applications and system enhancements
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve software defects
• Contribute to continuous process improvement and best practice reviews

Required Qualifications:

Education & Experience:

• BA/BS + 3 years recent specialized or AA/AS + 5 years recent specialized or a major cert + 7 years recent specialized or 9 years of recent specialized experience
• 5‑7 years’ experience in an Applications Development role.

Technical Expertise:

• Experience with standard software development lifecycle (SDLC) processes, including peer review, QA testing, and security hardening
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and documentation skills; ability to work in an open work environment
• Strong understanding of advanced web development technologies: .NET Framework, Angular, React, Type Script, C#, SCSS, SQL/No
  
  SQL databases, Web Services (ReST/SOAP)
• Experience with version control systems:
  Git, Git Hub, Git Lab, or Azure Dev Ops

Certifications:

• IAT Level II certification(s) in accordance with DoD 8570.1
• Microsoft Certification in Application Development or comparable computing environment certification
• Must have a current and active DoD Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI.
• Proficient with modern IT tools and infrastructure technologies

Preferred (Nice to Have):

Experience with Agile (preferably SCRUM) development environment

Knowledge/experience working within Combatant Commands or military environments

Experience in cross‑functional teams with T‑shaped developers, self‑organizing to achieve customer goals

Experience with Dev Sec Ops  practices and technologies: pre‑commit hooks, YAML‑based pipelines, CI/CD, pull requests, merges, hotfixes

Experience with complex systems/organizations, portals, enterprise content management, and business intelligence

Involvement in developer communities; active participation in forums or channels

Travel ability up to 10%. Some overnight stays possible.

Must have an active passport to support OCONUS travel and/or living requirements.

Primarily an office‑based role in Vaihingen, Germany

Standard desk/computer work with flexibility for walking and movement on site

Must be able to work in an office environment, sitting at a desk, looking at a computer for most of the workday.

Work is physically comfortable; the employee has discretion about sitting, walking, standing, etc.

May be required to travel short distances to offices/conference rooms and buildings on site.

Employment is contingent upon successful background investigation

Drug screening may be required for federal contract compliance

Medical, dental, vision, life, accident, and critical illness insurance

401(k) immediate vesting and match

Paid time off and company holidays

Relocation assistance

Sign‑on and performance‑based bonuses

Employee referral program

Access to Tickets at Work, EAP, wellness…