Cleared Expert Software Architect — TS/SCI + Polygraph

GetHired, Inc.; Corridor North (MD); On-site; USD 210,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Yellow Duck Technologies seeks an experienced Expert Software Engineer to provide technical leadership for the most complex components of the unified AMS/FIPE solution. The role demands deep expertise in offensive cyber operations and enterprise software development to deliver robust, secure, scalable systems.

The candidate will lead architecture, set coding standards, mentor engineers, and oversee critical production issues, while coordinating with stakeholders on roadmap and security

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; 4 years may substitute.
• 14+ years of software engineering experience with 5+ years in cyber operations.
• Expert-level knowledge of distributed systems architecture.
• Deep expertise in multiple technology stacks and programming paradigms.
• Extensive experience with cloud-native development and multi-cloud architectures.
• Advanced understanding of security principles and secure coding practices.
• Proven track record leading complex technical implementations.
• Strong knowledge of offensive cyber operations mission requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture and design of critical system components.
• Provide technical leadership for complex engineering challenges.
• Establish coding standards and engineering best practices.
• Conduct advanced troubleshooting and performance optimization.
• Lead integration efforts with external systems and platforms.
• Mentor and oversee work of less senior engineers.
• Participate in technical planning and roadmap development.
• Lead security architecture implementation.
• Support critical production issues requiring deep technical expertise.
• Represent team in technical exchange meetings with stakeholders.

Skills

Distributed systems

Security best practices

Cloud architectures

Leadership

Cyber operations

Multi-cloud

Mentoring

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Workflow orchestration

Automation platforms

Job description

Yellow Duck Technologies seeks an experienced Expert Software Engineer to provide technical leadership for the most complex components of the unified AMS/FIPE solution. The role demands deep expertise in offensive cyber operations and enterprise software development to deliver robust, secure, scalable systems.

The candidate will lead architecture, set coding standards, mentor engineers, and oversee critical production issues, while coordinating with stakeholders on roadmap and security