GATEKEEPER Software Engineer-TS/SCI with Poly

Description

The company is the prime contractor on this program, which is based in the Hanover, MD area and is a full-time, regular role with no travel.

The program builds and supports identity, credential and access management (ICAM) capabilities across the intelligence community, for both enterprise-wide and standalone deployments.

Work covers program management, mission support, software integration and development, systems engineering, migration, testing, documentation, network and system monitoring, configuration control and release management.

The role is classified under Information Technology and requires TS/SCI with polygraph to start.

Responsibilities

• Join the product team as a software engineer, working alongside developers, systems engineers, QA and DevOps staff to design, build, integrate and maintain the product.
• Take part in the full software development lifecycle, including building applications, integrating systems, troubleshooting, deploying and sustaining software.
• Help build and improve enterprise software using Java/Spring Boot, Python, PostgreSQL, NoSQL databases and modern CI/CD practices.
• Support product installations and deployments for DoD customers and resolve technical issues as they come up.
• Join code reviews and work with cross-functional teams to keep software reliable and easy to maintain.
• Write and update technical documentation, such as architecture diagrams, process flows, deployment procedures and training materials.

Requirements

• Hold TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
• Hold a bachelor's degree or higher in computer engineering or a closely related computer science field.
• Have 5+ years of software engineering experience and 2+ years of work experience in the SIGINT, IA or IT domains.
• Four years of software engineering experience can replace the bachelor's degree, for a total of 9 years.
• Desired: strong Java (Spring Boot) and Python skills, plus scripting.
• Desired: competence with PostgreSQL and MongoDB.
• Desired: database optimization skills.
• Desired: experience working with the test team, developers and other stakeholders to clarify requirements.
• Desired: experience working in Docker for packaging, development and orchestration.
• Desired: some experience with AI concepts and tools, or using LLMs for code assistance.
• Desired: experience building Retrieval-Augmented Generation applications.
• Desired: experience with front-end frameworks such as Angular, React or Vue.

Conditions

Full-time, regular position based in the Hanover, MD area, with no travel required.

Minimum clearance to start is TS/SCI with polygraph.

The proposed salary range is $94,400 - $198,200.

Final salary depends on factors such as geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and wage rates, prior experience, specific skills, education and certifications.

The company offers flexibility so employees can balance quality work with their personal lives.

Benefits

• Flexible time off that you can take as you need it.
• Access to learning resources and continuing education.
• Healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement and family support benefits.