Software Engineer - Active Secret Clearance Required

Software Engineer – Active Secret Clearance Required

Arlington, VA

Full-time

SOLID is seeking a Software Engineer to join our team in support of the Department of Defense (DoD) Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) and Air Force (AF).

Hybrid remote and on-site:

• On-site at Mark Center/Pentagon two to four days per month
• Remote work at home the remaining days

Current project technologies include C#, React, Redux, and Power Shell scripting. Much of the code is built in Visual Studio with a MS SQL server backend and maintained in Azure Dev Ops code repository.

• Candidate is expected to have a complete understanding of software engineering principles, theories, and concepts.
• Candidate is required to understand standard .Net web application and service architecture.
• Candidate must be able to provide technical solutions to a wide range of complex problems in the application where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors.
• Requires the ability to quickly understand legacy code, tools and technologies.
• Candidate should have experience in the application release lifecycle (building, deploying, testing).
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (Development, Requirements, QA, Operations) to ensure seamless integration and delivery of software.
• Anticipate challenges and mitigate risks related to deployment and operational issues.
• Provide hands‑on technical leadership to Junior Development team members, including guidance in system troubleshooting and support.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and customer‑centricity within the Development team.
• The successful candidate will be an experienced developer who is able to serve our customer in understanding the software and how to enhance it.

• Bachelors and nine (9) years or more experience;
  Masters and seven (7) years or more experience;
  PhD or JD and four (4) years or more experience; four (4) years of experience considered in lieu of degree.

• 5+ years of experience managing and scaling .Net applications.
• Fluent in C# .Net, React, and development of web applications.
• Experience with source control in code repositories, such as GIT, specifically Azure Dev Ops.
• Demonstrated experience with complex SQL queries.
• Experience writing code using secure coding practices.
• Strong understanding of Object‑Oriented Design.
• Excellent project skills, including agile methodologies and sprint planning.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven track record of building strong, collaborative team environments.
• Strong analytic and problem‑solving abilities and a strong work ethic with the ability to thrive in a team/collaborative environment.
• Experience with architecting and building applications.
• Working knowledge of the Software Development Lifecycle.

• Experience working with Windows IIS server.
• Experience with Azure Dev Ops.
• Experience with Azure Cloud.
• Experience developing/customizing web applications using HTML, CSS, and MSSQL.

• Active Secret clearance is required for this position.

This position will require and is dependent on the successful completion of a criminal background check.

SOLID is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

In compliance with the Equal Opportunity Clause §60‑1.35, SOLID ensures that employees and applicants are not restricted from discussing or disclosing their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants. Our policies do not prohibit, or tend to prohibit, employees or applicants from discussing or disclosing their compensation.

All employees and applicants will have access to our nondiscrimination provision, which is included in our employee manuals and handbooks and posted in conspicuous places or electronically where they are readily available.