ME00626-Software Engineer 2

Momentumcareers; Maryland; On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

3 weeks PTO

Medical plan

Dental & Vision

Job summary

Momentum Engineering, Inc. is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to support DoD/IC programs with secure, scalable software across the full SDLC in an Agile setting.

The role emphasizes IaC, AWS cloud security, and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams to deliver mission-focused applications with high reliability.

Qualifications

• Must have active Top Secret/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope Polygraph.
• Minimum of fourteen (14) years of experience supporting software engineering programs of comparable scope, type, and complexity.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Statistics, or related technical discipline from an accredited college or university. Four (4) additional years of directly related Software Engineering experience may substitute the degree.
• Experience managing Agile software development workflows using Jira and GitLab.
• Experience working within Agile/Scrum development methodologies.
• Experience developing and maintaining Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform.
• Experience implementing AWS cloud security best practices, including IAM, network segmentation, encryption, and auditing.
• Experience designing, implementing, and maintaining CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Analyze user, mission, and system requirements to develop technical solutions that meet functional, performance, scalability, and security objectives.
• Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and enhance enterprise software applications throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve software defects to improve system reliability, performance, and maintainability.
• Collaborate with systems engineers, hardware engineers, cybersecurity personnel, and other stakeholders to ensure software solutions align with overall system architecture and operational requirements.
• Develop and optimize SQL queries, data retrieval processes, and database interactions supporting enterprise applications.
• Support software integration efforts across new and existing environments while ensuring system compatibility and stability.
• Lead small development efforts or technical tasks while mentoring junior engineers as appropriate.

Skills

Clearance TS/SCI

14+ years exp

Agile/Scrum

Communication

Education

B.S. in CS/Math/Engineering

Tools

Terraform

AWS

Jira

GitLab

CI/CD

Job description

Momentum Engineering, Inc. fosters an employee-centric culture. Our strength lies in our people. With a high percentage of employees holding advanced degrees in engineering, computer science, and related disciplines, we bring deep technical expertise to every mission. Our team includes professionals with security clearances and full-scope polygraphs, ensuring trusted, secure support for the most sensitive national security initiatives. Additionally, our workforce is equipped with industry-leading certifications, demonstrating a commitment to continuous learning and excellence. Most importantly, our exceptional employee retention rate reflects a culture of professional growth, mission focus, and dedication—ensuring long-term stability and expertise for our customers’ critical needs.

Job Summary

• Seeking an experienced Software Engineer to support mission-critical Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC) programs
• The successful candidate will analyze user and system requirements, design and develop secure, scalable software solutions, and support the full software development lifecycle within an Agile environment
• This position requires strong software engineering fundamentals, experience with cloud technologies and DevSecOps practices, and the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver high-quality, mission-focused applications
• The ideal candidate is a self-motivated software engineer with experience developing enterprise applications, implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC), supporting AWS cloud environments, and contributing to continuous integration and deployment pipelines

Primary Responsibilities

• Analyze user, mission, and system requirements to develop technical solutions that meet functional, performance, scalability, and security objectives
• Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and enhance enterprise software applications throughout the software development lifecycle
• Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve software defects to improve system reliability, performance, and maintainability
• Collaborate with systems engineers, hardware engineers, cybersecurity personnel, and other stakeholders to ensure software solutions align with overall system architecture and operational requirements
• Develop and optimize SQL queries, data retrieval processes, and database interactions supporting enterprise applications
• Support software integration efforts across new and existing environments while ensuring system compatibility and stability
• Design and implement efficient algorithms that satisfy performance, scalability, and resource utilization requirementsDevelop and execute unit, integration, and system test procedures to validate software functionality and quality
• Create, review, and maintain technical documentation, software designs, interface specifications, and implementation guides
• Recommend and implement improvements to software development processes, coding standards, documentation, and team workflows
• Perform peer code reviews and quality assurance activities to ensure compliance with engineering standards and best practices
• Contribute to Agile planning activities, sprint execution, backlog refinement, and continuous process improvement initiatives
• Lead small development efforts or technical tasks while mentoring junior engineers as appropriate.
• Assist with coordinating software development activities to ensure timely, high-quality delivery of mission capabilities

Required Qualifications

• Must have active Top Secret/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope Polygraph
• Minimum of fourteen (14) years of experience supporting software engineering programs of comparable scope, type, and complexity
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Statistics, Engineering Management, or a related technical discipline from an accredited college or university
  • Four (4) additional years of directly related Software Engineering experience may be substituted in lieu of the degree requirement
• Experience managing Agile software development workflows using Jira and GitLab
• Experience working within Agile/Scrum development methodologies
• Experience developing and maintaining Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform
• Experience implementing AWS cloud security best practices, including Identity and Access Management (IAM), network segmentation, encryption, and auditing
• Experience designing, implementing, and maintaining CI/CD pipelines supporting automated testing, builds, and deployments
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills

Desired Qualifications

• Experience developing cloud-native or enterprise software applications
• Experience with Git-based version control and collaborative software development practices
• Experience supporting AWS cloud environments and cloud-native architectures
• Experience integrating Infrastructure as Code (IaC) into automated deployment pipelines
• Familiarity with DevSecOps principles and secure software development methodologies
• Experience with automated testing frameworks and software quality assurance practices
• Experience supporting Department of Defense or Intelligence Community software development programs
• Knowledge of modern software architecture, distributed systems, and microservices

Exempt hourly position. 11 paid holidays, minimum of 3 weeks PTO, company sponsored group medical plan, company paid dental, vision, life insurance, and STD/LTD plans. Salary is dependent upon the candidate’s experience and qualifications.