Software Engineer

TAP Engineering•Fort Meade, MD

29d

About The Position

We are seeking a Software Engineer to join our team supporting the design, development, and maintenance of complex software systems in a mission-critical environment. This position offers the opportunity to work on a variety of software challenges, including real-time systems, data-intensive analytics, and algorithm development. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in software development using modern programming languages, an understanding of DevOps and CI/CD pipelines, and a strong interest in building reliable and efficient applications that directly support national security operations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related discipline and 0–2 years of relevant experience
Experience developing in one or more programming languages such as C, C++, C#, Java, or Python
Familiarity with Windows or UNIX application development and scripting
Understanding of software development methodologies, version control, and testing practices
Exposure to DevOps tools such as Artifactory, Docker, Terraform, Ansible, or Packer
Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or Bamboo
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, technical environment

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and enhance complex and diverse software systems based on documented requirements.
Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance specifications.
Design, code, and modify software to add new features or improve existing functionality.
Debug existing software and correct defects to ensure stable performance.
Integrate existing software into new or modified systems or environments.
Develop data queries for existing or proposed databases or data repositories.
Participate in software testing—review, implement, and document test results.
Provide input on system design, including hardware/software tradeoffs and reuse of COTS/GOTS components.
Develop and implement algorithms to meet system performance and functional standards.
Write and maintain technical documentation and participate in process improvement initiatives.
Support DevOps tasks, including software builds, deployments, and automated CI/CD pipelines.