Senior CNO Architect & Lead Developer

TAP Engineering LLC; Maryland; On-site; USD 190,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401(k) Retirement match

Medical Coverage

Dental & Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Job summary

TAP Engineering is seeking a Principal CNO Developer to lead design, development, and delivery of advanced software tools in a mission-focused environment. You will guide technical direction, architect end-to-end data flows, and lead teams across Windows, UNIX/Linux, and embedded environments.

The role requires strong leadership, hands-on expertise in low-level programming and network protocols, and a proven ability to collaborate across engineering teams to deliver high-impact capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 16 years of experience in lieu of degree.
• 12+ years of experience in software engineering or development roles, or 10+ years with a Master's, or 8+ years with a Doctorate.
• Expert-level experience with C, C++, Java, Python, Assembly, or similar.
• Strong experience with network socket programming and packet-level development.
• Deep understanding of IP, TCP, and application-level protocols.
• Experience developing applications in Windows and/or Unix/Linux.
• Proven ability to lead technical efforts and guide development teams.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of custom software tools and capabilities
• Architect and develop end-to-end data flows and tasking within complex software systems
• Develop applications across Windows, UNIX/Linux, and embedded or mobile environments
• Write and maintain code in languages such as Assembly, C, C++, Java, Perl, or Python
• Provide technical leadership and direction across software development efforts
• Lead and participate in design reviews, code reviews, and software readiness activities
• Perform advanced debugging, testing, and validation of complex software systems
• Develop and present technical documentation and briefings
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate and optimize system performance
• Drive the development of new solutions that meet evolving technical and mission requirements

Skills

C/C++

Java

Python

Assembly

Networking

IP/TCP protocols

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Network Engineering, or a related field

16 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree

Doctorate in related field (8+ years experience)

Job description

TAP Engineering is seeking a Principal CNO Developer to lead design, development, and delivery of advanced software tools in a mission-focused environment. You will guide technical direction, architect end-to-end data flows, and lead teams across Windows, UNIX/Linux, and embedded environments.

The role requires strong leadership, hands-on expertise in low-level programming and network protocols, and a proven ability to collaborate across engineering teams to deliver high-impact capabilities.