Software Engineer L3 - TS​/SCI Poly

Job Description:

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer (TS/SCI Cleared) to support mission-critical systems within the Intelligence Community. This role focuses on building and scaling distributed systems that support real-time data processing, service-oriented architectures, and containerized deployments in secure environments.

This is a high-visibility position on a growing program with strong technical leadership and competitive compensation.

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems using Python
• Build and integrate microservices leveraging gRPC and Protocol Buffers
• Deploy and manage applications in Kubernetes environments using Helm
• Develop and optimize CI/CD pipelines using Git Lab CI/CD
• Work with distributed data stores and messaging systems (Mongo
  
  DB, Etcd, Elasticsearch, Rabbit
  
  MQ)
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile development environment
• Support system performance tuning, debugging, and operational readiness in classified environments

• Active TS/SCI clearance (or higher)
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• 20+ years of professional software engineering experience
• Strong expertise in:
  • Python
  • gRPC & Protocol Buffers
  • Kubernetes & Helm
• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Buildx)
• Familiarity with RESTful services and distributed system design

• Experience with Java in enterprise environments
• Background in RF systems
  , signal processing, or related mission domains
• Experience working on classified or IC programs
• Familiarity with Autotools or similar build systems

• Mission-focused work with direct operational impact
• High-performing engineering team on a growing contract
• Competitive compensation with flexibility as an SDVOSB
• Opportunity to influence architecture and technical direction