Software Engineer 3

Markon • Fort Meade, MD

1d • $240,000 - $250,000

About The Position

Markon is seeking a Software Engineer 3 to support the development, enhancement, and sustainment of mission-critical data processing and analysis capabilities for the Fort Meade Customer. This role focuses on software development, file system analysis, data extraction, and automation within Linux-based environments. The position requires expertise in Perl development, scripting, containerized applications, and the analysis of complex file structures to support operational and mission requirements.

Requirements

• TS/SCI w/ active Polygraph with this Customer
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical field required
• 20+ years of software engineering, software development, or related technical experience
• Extensive experience with Object-Oriented Perl development required
• Strong experience developing Bash scripts and command-line processing pipelines
• Experience with Docker and containerized application environments
• Knowledge of file system structures and techniques for mounting, extracting, and analyzing file systems
• Experience analyzing and parsing a variety of file formats and data structures
• Experience developing software in Linux environments
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Experience supporting data processing, automation, or mission-focused technical solutions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced technical environment

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software applications and automation solutions
• Develop and enhance Object-Oriented Perl applications and supporting utilities
• Create and maintain Bash scripts, command-line tools, and automated processing pipelines
• Analyze, parse, and extract data from a variety of file formats and file system structures
• Support file system mounting, extraction, and data recovery activities across multiple platforms
• Develop and maintain Docker-based applications and containerized environments
• Troubleshoot software, file system, and data processing issues
• Collaborate with engineers, analysts, and operational stakeholders to develop technical solutions
• Create and maintain technical documentation, procedures, and software artifacts
• Support system integration, testing, deployment, and lifecycle maintenance activities

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• EAP
• Training and Tuition Assistance
• Paid Time Off
• Holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior