Software Engineer 2 - XKS

Markon•Annapolis Junction, MD

4d•$120,000 - $145,000

About The Position

Markon is seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer Level 2 to support a customer in the Annapolis Junction, Maryland area. The role focuses on developing, maintaining, and enhancing complex software systems supporting the XKS mission. It requires strong C++ development expertise, particularly in data ingestion, processing, and component development in high-performance analytic environments. The engineer will work with a core development team to design, integrate, test, and optimize mission-critical software solutions.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph completed within the last 5 years.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field; four additional years of relevant software engineering experience may substitute for the degree.
14 or more years of software engineering experience supporting programs or contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
Strong hands-on experience developing and maintaining software using C++.
Experience developing data ingestion, processing, and software components within complex systems.
Experience with software design, development, integration, testing, and troubleshooting.
Strong understanding of software engineering principles, algorithms, and performance optimization.
Ability to collaborate within a core software development team.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting XKS or similar Intelligence Community analytic platforms.
Experience developing software for large-scale data processing or high-throughput environments.
Familiarity with distributed systems, real-time processing, and complex data architectures.
Experience optimizing C++ applications for performance, scalability, and reliability.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, maintain, and enhance complex software applications using C++.
Develop and optimize data ingestion and processing components for large-scale analytic systems.
Analyze system requirements and translate them into software designs, technical specifications, and functional components.
Develop and integrate software components for high-volume data processing and real-time analytic capabilities.
Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve software defects to improve system reliability and performance.
Conduct software testing, code reviews, and quality assurance to ensure compliance with design requirements.
Evaluate software architecture, component reuse, and integration of existing technologies to support system development.
Collaborate with the core development team, systems engineers, and other technical stakeholders to deliver mission-focused solutions.
Develop and maintain software documentation, test results, and technical artifacts.
Support software integration, performance optimization, and ongoing system enhancements.