Software Engineer L3 - TS/SCI with Poly required

Emtak•Annapolis Junction, MD

About The Position

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer (TS/SCI Cleared) to support mission-critical systems within the Intelligence Community. This role focuses on building and scaling distributed systems that support real-time data processing, service-oriented architectures, and containerized deployments in secure environments. This is a high-visibility position on a growing program with strong technical leadership and competitive compensation.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI clearance (or higher)
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
20+ years of professional software engineering experience
Strong expertise in: Python, gRPC & Protocol Buffers, Kubernetes & Helm
Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Buildx)
Familiarity with RESTful services and distributed system design

Nice To Haves

Experience with Java in enterprise environments
Background in RF systems , signal processing, or related mission domains
Experience working on classified or IC programs
Familiarity with Autotools or similar build systems

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems using Python
Build and integrate microservices leveraging gRPC and Protocol Buffers
Deploy and manage applications in Kubernetes environments using Helm
Develop and optimize CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI/CD
Work with distributed data stores and messaging systems (MongoDB, Etcd, Elasticsearch, RabbitMQ)
Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile development environment
Support system performance tuning, debugging, and operational readiness in classified environments