Mission-Critical Software Engineer (TS/SCI) for C2 Systems

VTG; Hanover (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

VTG is seeking a Mid-Level Software Engineer to support a mission-focused customer developing, deploying, and maintaining user-facing Command and Control (C2) systems for embedded devices in Maryland. The role involves analyzing requirements, designing robust software, and integrating with embedded SDKs.

You will work across languages (Java, C++, Python, JavaScript), build containerized apps with Docker and Kubernetes, and manage GitLab CI/CD pipelines.

Qualifications

• TS/SCI with Poly required.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience as a Software Engineer.
• Experience with enterprise backend systems.
• Experience with databases and data-driven applications.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and GitLab.

Responsibilities

• Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance specifications.
• Design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-availability systems using modern architecture principles.
• Interface with embedded systems and vendor-provided SDKs to implement custom functionality.
• Debug and resolve software defects across multiple programming languages (e.g., Java, JavaScript, Python, C++).
• Develop and manage containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitLab for automated testing and deployment.
• Create and enhance automated testing frameworks to improve code quality and system reliability.
• Develop automation scripts to improve workflows, efficiency, and system operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve development standards and documentation.
• Assist in developing and executing test procedures for software components.
• Apply analytical and problem-solving techniques, including modeling and simulation, to evaluate system performance.

Skills

Java

C++

Python

JavaScript

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

GitLab

Job description

VTG is seeking a Mid-Level Software Engineer to support a mission-focused customer developing, deploying, and maintaining user-facing Command and Control (C2) systems for embedded devices in Maryland. The role involves analyzing requirements, designing robust software, and integrating with embedded SDKs.

You will work across languages (Java, C++, Python, JavaScript), build containerized apps with Docker and Kubernetes, and manage GitLab CI/CD pipelines.