Ground Software Engineer • TS/SCI | C++, Python, AWS

Beacon Hill; Virginia; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Hill is seeking a mid- to senior-level software engineer to develop and maintain software applications using C++ and Python in support of critical government programs. You will design, build, test, and deploy solutions in a cloud-based AWS environment and collaborate with engineering teams in an Agile setting to deliver high-quality capabilities.

The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance and onsite work at Dulles, VA.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI Clearance required.
• Ability to work onsite daily in Dulles, VA.
• Mid-level candidates: 2-4 years of professional software development experience.
• Senior candidates: 5+ years of professional software development experience.
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on programming experience in C++ and Python.
• Experience working in Agile software development environments.
• Strong experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines, including tools such as Jenkins and GitLab.
• Experience deploying, managing, and troubleshooting applications in Kubernetes environments; exposure to AWS cloud technologies, Java, Ruby, or networking concepts is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain software applications using C++ and Python in support of critical government programs.
• Design, build, test, and deploy software solutions within a cloud-based AWS environment.
• Collaborate with engineering teams in an Agile development environment to deliver high-quality software capabilities.
• Support and maintain CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous integration, testing, and deployment of software releases.
• Deploy, troubleshoot, and optimize applications running within Kubernetes environments.
• Utilize Jira and other Atlassian tools to track development tasks, defects, and software enhancements.
• Integrate and validate software received from flight teams to ensure compatibility with ground-based systems.
• Debug, analyze, and resolve software issues across cloud and x86-based platforms while supporting mission-critical operations.

Skills

C++

Python

AWS

Kubernetes

Jira

CI/CD

Tools

Jenkins

GitLab

Job description

Beacon Hill is seeking a mid- to senior-level software engineer to develop and maintain software applications using C++ and Python in support of critical government programs. You will design, build, test, and deploy solutions in a cloud-based AWS environment and collaborate with engineering teams in an Agile setting to deliver high-quality capabilities.

The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance and onsite work at Dulles, VA.