Expert Software Engineer (TS/SCI with 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 is seeking a cleared Expert Software Engineer to provide technical leadership and advanced engineering expertise for the most complex and critical aspects of the unified AMS/FIPE solution. This position works on high-visibility mission-critical components, establishes engineering standards, and oversees technical efforts of development teams. With deep expertise in offensive cyber operations and enterprise software development, the Expert Engineer ensures the delivery of robust, scalable solutions that meet stringent security and performance 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.

Requirements:

• Must have an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. An additional 4 years of experience may substitute for a Bachelor’s degree.
• 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.
• Experience with workflow orchestration and automation platforms.

Yellow Duck Technologies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or class.