Expert Software Engineer

MANTECH; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

MANTECH seeks an Expert Software Engineer in Herndon, VA to develop and enhance mission-critical web applications for cybersecurity initiatives. The role emphasizes leadership, mentoring, and collaboration across teams while delivering robust data-driven features.

Responsibilities include designing features, integrating diverse data sources, and managing deployment cycles. A TS/SCI with polygraph clearance is required to support national security programs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma plus 15+ years of programming experience.
• Experience with Node.js.
• Experience with SQL/PostgreSQL databases and writing complex queries.
• Experience creating API endpoints or integrating with other teams’ endpoints to exchange data in a fully authenticated and audited way.
• Experience with Elasticsearch data management.
• Experience working in a Linux-based development environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop new features and enhancements to web applications that allow users to enter, search, and retrieve information.
• Evaluate and integrate data sources; correlate data to answer specific questions.
• Mentor two to three junior developers and provide leadership within project scope.
• Collaborate with team members to discuss project status, dependencies, or blockers.
• Communicate with fellow developers and end-users.
• Manage the development life cycle and deployment schedule and process.
• Supply regular reports to stakeholder components.

Skills

Mentoring

Leadership

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science / IT or similar

Tools

Node.js

PostgreSQL

Elasticsearch

Linux

Vue.js

AWS

Kubernetes

Docker

APIs / API endpoints

Job description

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Expert Software Engineer to join our team in Herndon VA. This role supports the development and enhancement of mission-critical applications to strenghten our nation's cyber security.

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Develop new features and enhancements to web applications that allow users to enter, search, and retrieve information
• Evaluate and integrate data sources as needed; be able to use various data sources and correlate data to answer specific questions
• Effectively apply good judgement and leadership within project scope and has experience mentoring two to three more junior developers
• Collaborate with team members regularly to discuss project status, dependencies, or project blockers so that any issues can be addressed early on
• Effectively communicate with fellow developers and occasionally with end-users
• Manage the development life cycle and deployment schedule and process
• Supply regular reports to stakeholder components

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma and 15+ years programming experience
• Experience with Node.js
• Experience with SQL/PostgreSQL databases and writing complex queries
• Experience creating API endpoints or integrating with other teams’ endpoints to exchange data in a fully authenticated and audited way
• Experience with Elasticsearch data management
• Experience working in a Linux-based development environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or similar technical field
• 3+ years of recent experience coding in python
• Experience using Vue.js
• Experience with AWS cloud technologies, Kubernetes, and Docker containers
• Experience with the Assessment and Authorization (A&A) process

Clearance Requirements

Active TS/SCI with polygraph clearance is required

Physical Requirements

Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time