Software Engineer III

CACI•Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Lead software engineering efforts for Department of Defense intelligence, electronic warfare, and cyber systems. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will: Design, develop, test, and maintain complex software applications and systems for mission-critical DoD intelligence and operational systems Lead the architecture and implementation of scalable, secure, and high-performance software solutions Develop mission capabilities for SIGINT, EW, and Cyber Operations platforms Apply modern software development methodologies including Agile, DevSecOps, and CI/CD practices Provide technical leadership and mentorship to software development teams Interface with product managers, systems engineers, and cross-functional teams across government and industry partners Solve complex technical problems and recommend enhancements to software architecture

Requirements

Active Secret security clearance
Master's degree in a quantitative field such as Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, or Mathematics with concentration in computer science
10+ years of professional experience with software engineering
Strong experience with applying programming concepts in professional environments using languages such as Java, C++, Python, or similar
Demonstrated experience with modern software development methodologies including Agile, DevSecOps, and CI/CD practices
Experience designing, developing, and deploying production software applications
Strong understanding of software architecture patterns, design principles, and best practices
Experience with version control systems such as Git and collaborative development workflows
Proficiency with automated testing frameworks and quality assurance practices
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues
Excellent communication skills with ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams and mentor junior engineers

Nice To Haves

Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility
Agile Developer certification or Certified Scrum Developer certification
Experience with CMOSS/MORA interface standards and VPX architectures
Experience with Kubernetes and container orchestration platforms
Experience with DevSecOps pipeline tooling such as GitLab, Jenkins, Nexus, SonarQube, JFrog Artifactory, Ansible, Foreman, or Fortify
Experience with Web Technologies such as Angular, React, JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS
Experience with database programming including SQL and NoSQL databases
Experience in microservice architectures and API development
Working knowledge of signal processing fundamentals and RF systems
Experience with MATLAB, Simulink, or GNU Radio for signal processing applications
Knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or on-premises cloud solutions
Experience with Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and secure coding practices
Understanding of Risk Management Framework (RMF) and system security authorization processes
Familiarity with Intelligence Community systems and data formats
Experience supporting government program offices in intelligence or defense sectors
Knowledge of distributed computing, parallel processing, or high-performance computing

Responsibilities

Design and implement enterprise-level software architectures using modern programming languages and frameworks
Develop Digital Signal Processing (DSP) applications for SIGINT, EW, and Cyber solutions
Design and implement distributed and asynchronous programming models for mission systems
Design and document hardware/software interfaces between system components
Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines, container orchestration, and deployment automation
Develop microservices architectures and service-based applications with RESTful APIs
Write and maintain scripts using Python, Bash, or other scripting languages for automation and deployment
Design production-grade applications with security, diagnostics, maintainability, scalability, auditing, and complex multi-layer troubleshooting capabilities
Integrate systems with enterprise services, databases, and cloud architectures
Apply software standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the system lifecycle
Conduct code reviews, develop coding standards, and ensure software quality and security compliance
Develop technical documentation including software design documents, API specifications, and user guides
Support integration and test events including development, operational, and acceptance testing
Lead architectural discussions and influence technical direction of software development initiatives