Cleared Software Engineer (Top Secret Clearance REQUIRED)

TEKsystems•Gaithersburg, MD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We’re hiring a Software Engineer to support high‑impact, mission‑driven systems that directly affect real‑world users. This role is ideal for engineers who enjoy backend development, building RESTful APIs, and working in Linux environments while contributing to meaningful national security initiatives. You’ll work alongside experienced engineers in a collaborative, Agile environment, helping design, build, and enhance modern software solutions used every day by critical end users.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship (required per contract)
Bachelor’s degree with 4–8 years of experience or Master’s degree with 2–6 years of experience
Professional experience with Python and/or Java
Experience developing or maintaining RESTful services
Strong SQL skills with relational databases
Working knowledge of Linux
Ability to work independently within established technical guidelines

Nice To Haves

JavaScript or front‑end exposure
Experience with CI/CD pipelines (GitLab preferred)
Familiarity with Docker, OpenShift, or containerized environments
Exposure to cloud platforms
Experience with Spring Boot, PostgreSQL, Tomcat, or Maven
Agile development experience

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain backend software using object‑oriented programming principles
Build and support RESTful APIs within established architectural frameworks
Write and maintain SQL queries, supporting data validation and database updates
Develop and troubleshoot applications in Linux-based environments
Identify, debug, and resolve application defects and performance issues
Collaborate with senior engineers and cross‑functional team members
Follow coding standards, participate in code reviews, and contribute to documentation