Software Engineer III
About The Position
We are seeking a highly motivated Software Engineer III to support the design, development, and enhancement of advanced systems and tools in a government-focused environment. This role requires strong technical expertise, analytical problem-solving skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with government stakeholders and technical teams. The ideal candidate will contribute to complex engineering initiatives while providing technical leadership, recommendations, and mentorship to team members. This position is designed to be flexible, with responsibilities evolving to meet business needs and enable individual growth.
Requirements
- TS/SCI clearance is required for this position. Candidates may start with an active Public Trust clearance or higher, provided they are eligible to obtain a TS/SCI.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or Mathematics with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience; OR Associate's degree and 4 years of relevant experience; OR 8 years of relevant experience
- Strong analytical, technical, and problem-solving capabilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience working in collaborative technical environments
Nice To Haves
- Designing, developing, and deploying Cloud-native applications
- Implementing and managing Event-driven architectures
- Building secure software solutions with a focus on security best practices
- Practical experience and proficiency in software development using the Scrum framework
- Design and implementation of User Interfaces
- Advanced Certified ScrumMaster
- Developers with relevant Scrum certification, skills, and experience
- Kubernetes certifications (CKA, CKAD) Developers as appropriate
Responsibilities
- Conduct and participate in the design, specification, and development of systems and tools for new and existing programs
- Support enhancements, modifications, and corrections to complex systems and applications
- Exercise independent judgment and creativity to solve highly complex technical problems
- Perform in-depth studies and analyses, including identifying key parameters, evaluating factors, and validating results
- Maintain broad knowledge of engineering principles, programming languages, techniques, and established best practices
- Collaborate closely with government customers and stakeholders
- Prepare and present technical reports, proposals, papers, briefings, and related documentation
- Provide training and technical guidance for other employees
- Serve as a technical lead and direct the work of team members as needed
Benefits
- 401(k) with 100% company match on the first 6% deferred, with immediate vesting
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage—employee portion paid 100% by Core4ce
- Unlimited access to training and certifications, with no pre-set cap on eligible professional development
- Tuition assistance for job-related degrees and courses
- Paid parental leave, PTO that grows with tenure, and generous holiday schedules
- The Forge gives every employee the chance to propose bold innovations and help bring them to life with internal backing
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
