Software Engineer Senior (TS/SCI and able to obtain a Polygraph)

North Point Technology•Alexandria, VA

About The Position

This job requires an active Top Secret / SCI clearance (with CI Polygraph eligibility). Please apply only if you currently hold an active TS SCI clearance with CI Poly eligibility. North Point Technology is seeking a Senior Level Software Engineer to join the Chinook Program , where you’ll help design and develop modern applications that support GEOINT data access, visualization, and dissemination. You’ll work in a collaborative Agile environment, partnering with mission users, architects, and cloud engineers to deliver secure, high-performance software solutions. The Intelligence Production Solutions Division (IPSD) , part of the Decision Advantage Solutions Business Area , is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join the Chinook Program . Chinook delivers secure, scalable, and mission-driven software capabilities across the GEOINT enterprise using Agile and DevSecOps practices. In this role, you’ll lead full-stack software development efforts that advance national security missions. You’ll design and implement modern, containerized applications in classified cloud environments, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate directly with mission stakeholders to deliver resilient, cloud-native solutions.

Requirements

Active Top Secret / SCI clearance (with CI Polygraph eligibility)
Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field with 8–12 years of experience, or Master’s degree with 6–10 years of experience.
Proficiency in: Web: HTML, CSS, JSON, Ajax, REST APIs
Languages: Python, Java, JavaScript, Go
Frameworks: React, Angular, Vue.js, jQuery, Spring Boot, Django, Node.js, Flask, or Svelte
Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure, or similar
Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, or SQL Server
Operating Systems: Windows, Linux
Version Control: Git
Strong understanding of modern software design patterns and secure coding practices.
Hands-on experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and DevSecOps tools (GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins, SonarQube, Nexus, Terraform).
Experience developing and deploying software in classified cloud environments (C2S, AWS GovCloud).
Familiarity with Agile development and secure software lifecycle methodologies.
Self-motivated with a demonstrated ability to learn and apply new technologies.

Nice To Haves

Experience with UI/UX design and modern frontend development.
Working knowledge of NoSQL databases (OpenSearch/Elasticsearch).
Exposure to multi-cloud architectures (AWS, IBM, Google, Azure, Oracle).
Hands-on experience with AWS services such as S3, SQS, SNS, EC2, CloudFormation, and RDS .
Familiarity with geospatial data formats, tools, and standards (OGC, GeoServer, PostGIS, ESRI).
Experience with IC enterprise tools (Keycloak, Vault, CloudFormation).
Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified Developer, CISSP, Security+, SAFe Agile , or similar.

Responsibilities

Lead design, development, and deployment of enterprise software and services supporting GEOINT mission applications.
Architect and implement secure, scalable microservices within AWS GovCloud or C2S environments.
Mentor and guide junior and mid-level engineers; conduct peer reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards.
Build and deploy applications through DevSecOps pipelines using Infrastructure-as-Code and container orchestration tools.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including DevOps engineers, UI/UX designers, analysts, and product owners.
Translate complex mission requirements into reliable, maintainable technical solutions.
Ensure all software meets IC cybersecurity and accreditation standards (e.g., RMF, STIGs).