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Software Engineer (Senior) - TS/SCI with Polygraph Required.

Software Engineering & Dev Full-Time

Software Engineer (Senior) - TS/SCI with Polygraph Required: our view in 3 lines...

  • The Role:Senior software engineer role for someone with TS/SCI and polygraph clearance to build and deliver complex software systems.
  • The Person:The person will design, develop, integrate, test, and deploy complex software systems, evaluate architecture and technical trade-offs, and review and guide the work of junior and mid-level engineers.
  • Requirements:The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree or master's degree, 7-11 years of relevant software engineering experience, strong proficiency in Java, Python, C/C++, or JavaScript, and experience with Agile/Scrum, version control, Linux, DevOps, CI/CD, and test automation.

About the role

Position Summary

Senior Software Engineers lead the design, development, and delivery of complex software systems in support of the customer's requirements. Senior Software Engineers take ownership of significant portions of the software development lifecycle — from requirements analysis and design through coding, integration, and testing — while operating within Agile development teams. Senior Software Engineers apply sound engineering judgment to resolve difficult technical problems, evaluate design trade-offs, and help ensure delivered systems meet performance, security, and reliability standards. Senior Software Engineers are expected to review the work of less experienced engineers and provide technical mentorship


Requirements

US Citizenships and TS/SCI with Polygraph (no exceptions)

Education/Experience Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree and 7-11 years of relevant professional software engineering experience (Master's degree and 5-9 years also acceptable); additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree

Required Skills:

  • Strong proficiency in one or more modern programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, C/C++, JavaScript)
  • Demonstrated experience across the full software development lifecycle (SDLC), including requirements analysis, design, coding, integration, testing, and deployment
  • Experience working within Agile/Scrum development teams and ceremonies
  • Experience with version control and configuration management tools
  • Experience developing on Windows and/or Linux operating systems
  • Experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and test automation
  • Demonstrated ability to evaluate software architecture and technical trade-offs
  • Strong critical thinking, technical writing, and oral communication skills, including the ability to present technical solutions to customers
  • Senior positions review and guide the work of Junior and Mid-Level engineers
Published July 27, 2026
Location Northern Virginia, NT
Job Type Full-Time