Senior Principal/Staff Cyber Software Engineer (TS/SCI)

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

*****MUST HAVE AN ACTIVE TS/SCI WITH ABILITY TO OBTAIN TO PASS A POLY CLEARANCE******

Software Engineer IV

Our client's Space & Intelligence Sector is looking for a Software Engineer to join their diverse team in their Herndon, VA, office. The candidate should have experience with structured software development methodologies and modern software tools and techniques. The selected candidate will work within a cross-functional Scrum team, and will perform software engineering and development activities, associated with supporting, maintaining, and enhancing software using an Agile DevSecOps model. The engineer should be comfortable working with containers and automated testing frameworks.

For Senior Principal level: A Bachelor's degree with 9+ years of relevant experience; OR a Master's degree with 7+ years of relevant experience; OR a PhD with 4+ years of relevant experience an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree requirement For Staff level: A Bachelor's degree with 14+ years of relevant experience; OR a Master's degree with 12+ years of relevant experience; OR a PhD with 9+ years of relevant experience an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree requirement

Required

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

*****MUST HAVE AN ACTIVE TS/SCI CLEARANCE******

Desired

• Knowledge of API design best practices and data governance.
• Experience using Node.js.
• Familiarity with frameworks like Django, FastAPI, or Flask.
• Security+ or equivalent certification and willingness to serve as a privileged user supporting deployed systems testing
• P/W

Shld, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.