Principal Software Engineer - TS/SCI w/Poly

Description

This is a regular, onsite position in the Software Engineering job family at a global technology and professional services company.

The company delivers technology and mission services to US government, defense and intelligence agencies, with about 26,000 staff across more than 50 countries, in areas including AI, cloud, cyber and software development.

The role supports mission-focused government work and requires a Top Secret SCI clearance with a polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain and extend complex software systems, such as heavy analytics, new algorithms, very large data sets, real-time systems and business information systems, alone or on a team.
• Turn documented requirements into software design and performance requirements.
• Debug existing software and fix defects.
• Review and test software components against design requirements, and record the results.
• Resolve software problem reports.
• Apply design and development methods that suit the environment.
• Advise on system design, including hardware and software trade-offs, reuse of software, use of COTS or GOTS products instead of new builds, and breaking system requirements down to individual components.
• Design or implement complex database and repository interfaces and queries.
• Develop algorithms that meet or exceed system performance and functional standards.
• Modify software to fix errors, support new hardware or improve performance.
• Integrate existing software into new or changed systems and operating environments.
• Design, build and change software systems using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict outcomes.
• Write or review software and system documentation, and suggest improvements to documentation and development process standards.
• Help write and run test procedures for software components.
• Work with users and system engineers to set performance standards, study system flow, data use and work processes, and investigate problem areas.
• Lead a team at the level the chosen development process requires.

Requirements

• At least 15 years of related experience.
• A bachelor's degree in arts or science.
• US citizenship.
• You must already hold a TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph.
• Skill in C, C++, Java web development, Python and software design.
• Experience with Docker.
• Experience building applications for Windows or UNIX in languages such as C, C++, Java and Python.
• Experience with build and deployment tools such as Artifactory, Docker, Terraform, Ansible and Packer.
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins and Bamboo, and building automated CI/CD pipelines.

Conditions

Onsite only, in Annapolis Junction, Maryland, USA.

Scheduled at 40 hours per week.

No travel is required.

The likely salary range is $212,500 to $287,500. This is not a guarantee. Pay is set by experience, geographic location and possibly contract terms, and may fall outside this range.

The hiring process includes an identity check using biometrics and AI to confirm authenticity and prevent fraud. Virtual interviews require you to be on camera, and the company may photograph you for identity verification. Continuing means you consent to the collection, processing and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security.

Equal opportunity employer that welcomes individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

Benefits

• Medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, plus dental and vision plans.
• 401(k) with pre-tax and post-tax contributions up to IRS annual limits, and a company match.
• Full flex work weeks where possible, plus vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave.
• Short- and long-term disability, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness, and business travel and accident insurance, provided or available.
• Wellness packages, competitive pay and paid time off.
• An AI-powered career tool that suggests career steps and learning opportunities.
• An internal mobility team to help you reach your career goals.
• A military-friendly workplace with a culture focused on innovation.