Intermediate Software Developer

RiseMe; McLean (VA); Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

MITRE is seeking an Intermediate Software Developer to join a collaborative team delivering mission-critical software pieces for diverse domains. You will grow hands-on across the full development lifecycle, leveraging modern frameworks and cloud-enabled architectures.

You will thrive in a hybrid role, mentored by engineers, and contribute to secure, scalable software addressing national challenges.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in a technical field with related experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.
• Proficiency in at least one modern programming language (Java, JS/TS, C/C++, C#, Python, Go, or Rust).
• Familiarity with CI/CD, DevSecOps, and modern development approaches.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers to deliver high-quality software solutions across domains.
• Contribute to software architecture and engineering skills while delivering computing capabilities.
• Engage in full software engineering lifecycle using modern technologies.
• Develop wireframes, mockups, and prototypes to communicate design ideas.

Skills

Java

JavaScript/TypeScript

C/C++

Python

Go

Rust

DevSecOps

CI/CD

Git

HTML

CSS

D3

Angular

React

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering

Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Git

Wireframing tools

Modern JavaScript frameworks (Angular, Vue, React)

Job description

At MITRE, your passion fuels work that impacts our nation and improves lives. This is where your skills strengthen national security, cybersecurity, health, transportation, and citizen services. We’re a nonprofit engineering, applied research, and advanced technology organization working in the public interest. With objectivity and integrity at our core, we lead federally funded research and development centers for U.S. government agencies – collaborating with industry and academia to deliver integrated, high-impact solutions that advance our nation’s health, security, and prosperity. Our people tackle the toughest technical challenges, supported by competitive benefits, meaningful career development, and a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence. Choose MITRE for a career with purpose — and help shape the future.

Department Summary

Do you want todevelop software systems that contributeto solving our nation’s most critical problems? Do you want to be mentored by engineers and scientists that are experts in their fields? Are you passionate about best practices for delivering the highest quality software solutions?

We'remaking a difference every day—working for a safer, healthier, and more secure nation and world.

Come and lay the groundwork for your career at MITRE.You’llwork on diverse projects that support ourgovernmentsponsors and benefit fromnumerouslearning and growth opportunities. You will also be part of our New Professionals Program, whereyou’llreceive mentorship from experienced staff, gain exposure to MITRE work across all our domains, and continue your growth and learning through various educational and training programs.

Our workplace reflects our values. We want you tostart and grow your career at MITRE so that you can experience the gratifying work,our competitive benefits, exceptional professional development opportunities, and a culture of innovation that embraces diversity, inclusion, flexibility, collaboration, and career growth.

Roles & Responsibilities

As an IntermediateSoftware Developer at MITRE, you will enjoy a collaborative environment where you work closely with othersin an organization that encourages and values collaboration, mentoring, and continuous learning.You will have the opportunity toleverageand grow your hands-on software engineeringexpertiseas you contribute toreal challengesacross a variety of domains.As part of the Software Engineering Division, you will develop your software architecture and engineering skills while delivering computing capabilities to address the challenges of our sponsors.

While responding to thesechallenges,youwillleverageand growyourhands-on skills with software design and development, engaging in the full software engineering lifecycle using modern technologies.

Youwillgain experience with one or more of the following:

• Cloud Engineering
• DevSecOps
• Full-Stack Development
• Embedded Systems and Internet of Things
• Practical Applications of Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, and AI-Enabled Software Engineering
• Familiarity with user-centered design principles as applied throughout the software development cycle
• Developswireframes, mockups, and prototypes to effectively communicate design ideas
• Mission-based software engineering and deployment

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related technical degree with 2 years of related experience or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical degree with applied experience.
• Ability to obtain andmaintaina US government security clearance.
• Demonstrated experience developing software in at least one modern programming language such as Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, C/C++, C#, Python, Go, or Rust.
• Working knowledge of software development practices and the software lifecycle, with exposure toDevSecOpsconcepts and practices.
• Familiarity with modern development approaches such as Continuous Integration, Continuous Delivery, Infrastructure as Code, and automated security and testing practices.
• Experience using software development tools and frameworks, including source control tools such as Git.
• Proficiencyin JavaScript, HTML, CSS, D3, and one or more modern JavaScript frameworks such as Angular, Vue, React, or similar libraries.
• Experience using wireframing and design tools to support user interface and user experience development.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and applynew technologies, tools, and frameworks quickly.
• Ability to contribute effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to MITRE’s mission and a desire to help solve critical national challenges.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with colleagues.
• This position requires a minimum of 50% hybrid on-site
• Per the U.S. Government’s eligibility requirements, you must be a U.S Citizen to be considered for a security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preference given to candidates who have completed an advanced degree in a technical discipline (including but not limited to Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, etc.)
• Preference given to qualified candidates with active clearance.
• Familiarity with Agile software development methodologies.
• Familiarity with Cloud Services Providers (AWS, Azure, Google, etc.).
• Knowledge of software design patterns, database technologies, including relational or NoSQL.
• Knowledge of Generative Pretrained and Large Language Models and use in the Software Development Lifecycle.
• Knowledge of user-centric engineering tools and techniques and a passion for developing user-centric systems that contribute to mission success
• Strong interpersonal skills, coupled with excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Experience applyingDevSecOps& full-stack application development practices in support of mission-focused software delivery.

This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s)

None

This requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s)

Secret

Salary compensation range and midpoint

$98,400 - $123,000 - $147,600 Annual

Work Location Type

Hybrid

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