Experienced Software Engineer

Intelliforce-IT Solutions Group•Columbia, MD

52d•$155,000 - $205,000

About The Position

At Intelliforce, our engineers build capabilities that directly support national security missions. In this Software Engineer role supporting GHOSTGEM, you will help design, develop, and evolve software systems operating in fast-moving, high-stakes environments where reliability matters. This is a strong fit for an engineer who wants hands-on work, real mission exposure, and the chance to grow while contributing meaningful code from day one. What Makes This Opportunity Stand Out This role gives you the chance to work on real operational systems alongside experienced engineers and steadily grow your ownership over features, components, and mission-critical software. You might spend part of your day building new Python features, debugging issues uncovered in testing, supporting integration across systems, or helping containerize applications for deployment. It is the kind of role where you build practical experience quickly and see how mission requirements shape engineering decisions. At Intelliforce, your work matters and your growth does too. Because we support prime programs, our teams stay close to meaningful mission work with real momentum. Because we are a small business, leadership is accessible, communication is direct, and strong engineering gets noticed. Add in long-term stability, strong benefits, and a people-first culture, and this becomes more than an entry into another program. It is a chance to build your skills on systems that matter. Why Intelliforce? Because you matter—your work, your growth, and your well-being. At Intelliforce, we don’t just push the boundaries of technology—we partner with some of the most mission-driven teams in defense and beyond to solve challenges that truly matter. As a Systems Engineer here, you won’t just contribute to projects—you’ll help shape outcomes that make a real-world impact. We also know that great work starts with a great environment. That’s why we invest in you:

Requirements

Clearance: Top Secret Clearance with Full Scope Polygraph, must be active. We do not have the ability to sponsor clearances
Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen. We cannot sponsor visas
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field with 6 or more years of software engineering experience
Or 10 or more years of relevant software engineering experience in lieu of a degree
Experience must support systems of similar scope, complexity, and mission criticality
Experience developing software in Python
Familiarity with Linux environments and command-line tools
Experience using Git for version control
Basic experience with containerization, such as Docker
Ability to troubleshoot and debug software in operational systems
Willingness to learn mission-specific tools and technologies

Nice To Haves

Exposure to Kubernetes or Helm
Familiarity with NoSQL or SQL databases
Experience with CI/CD pipelines
Familiarity with Jira and Confluence

Responsibilities

Work closely with senior engineers to develop, test, and deploy software components in Linux-based environments
Implement new features in Python
Debug issues uncovered in testing and operational systems
Help containerize applications for deployment
Participate in code reviews and contribute to documentation
Support integration efforts across mission systems
Take on increasing ownership of features and components as you grow in the role

Benefits

Ample PTO to rest and recharge—plus all federal holidays and your birthday off, just because.
Multiple medical plan options, including ones with zero deductible or premium for employees.
Generous 401(k) with immediate vesting—because your future matters now.
Exciting bonus opportunities, from profit sharing to quarterly awards and President’s Club recognition.
A culture of collaboration, connection, and fun, with regular team activities that go beyond the work.

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