Senior Principal Cyber Software Engineer (TS/SCI Poly)

Shld; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Shld, Inc. in Herndon, VA is seeking a Software Engineer IV to join a diverse team in support of space and intelligence systems. The role emphasizes Python development, DevSecOps practices, and containerized environments within an Agile Scrum framework.

The candidate will work on software supporting, maintaining, and enhancing systems, using modern tools and automated testing. Active TS/SCI with poly is required for this position.

Qualifications

• Strong Python development experience.
• Experience with Elasticsearch/Open Search, PostgreSQL, MySQL.
• Experience with state machines, task queues (Celery) or workflow engines.
• Understanding of RESTful APIs and data serialization (JSON, XML).
• TS/SCI with ability to pass a poly.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain software in an Agile DevSecOps environment.
• Work within a cross-functional Scrum team to support, maintain and enhance software.
• Work with containers and automated test frameworks.

Skills

Python

Workflow orchestration

Elasticsearch/Open Search

PostgreSQL

MySQL

State machines

Celery

REST APIs

JSON/XML

TS/SCI clearance

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Shld, Inc. in Herndon, VA is seeking a Software Engineer IV to join a diverse team in support of space and intelligence systems. The role emphasizes Python development, DevSecOps practices, and containerized environments within an Agile Scrum framework.

The candidate will work on software supporting, maintaining, and enhancing systems, using modern tools and automated testing. Active TS/SCI with poly is required for this position.