Senior Software Developer with Security Clearance

Prescient Edge; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with performance/ro

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

Retirement plan with no vesting

Career development opportunities

Positive work environment

Salary range disclosed

Job summary

Prescient Edge in Norfolk, VA, is seeking Software Engineers to design and develop computer and network software, integrating hardware and software systems across disciplines. The role requires analyzing user needs, solving complex problems, and delivering robust software solutions.

Applicants should have a Master’s in a quantitative field, 10 years of software experience, and a SECRET clearance; agile/DevOps practices and certifications are strongly valued.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in engineering, computer science, or math.
• Secret level security clearance required.
• 10 years of professional software engineering experience.
• Experience with modern methodologies (Agile/DEVOPS/DEVSECOPS).
• Agile Developer or Certified Scrum Developer certification.

Responsibilities

• Analyze user needs and develop software solutions via CS/engineering/math methods.
• Update or enhance existing software capabilities.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to define specs and performance.
• Maintain databases within the application area.

Skills

Agile methodologies

DEVOPS/DEVSECOPS

Security clearance

Education

Master’s degree in engineering or mathematics

Job description

Benefits & Compensation

At Prescient Edge, we believe that acting with integrity and serving our employees is the key to everyone's success. To that end, we provide employees with a best-in-class benefits package that includes:

• A competitive salary with performance bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits, including medical, vision, dental, and orthodontia coverage.
• A substantial retirement plan with no vesting schedule.
• Career development opportunities, including on-the-job training, tuition reimbursement, and networking.
• A positive work environment where employees are respected, supported, and engaged.
• Salary range: $130,000 - $180,000. Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills and the abilities of the applicant internal equity, and alignment with market data. Description:
• Software Engineers research, design, and develop computer and network software or specialized utility programs. They may also perform the following duties:
• Analyze user needs and develop software solutions, applying principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis.
• Update or enhance existing software capabilities.
• Work with other functional disciplines (e.g., project management, acquisition, logistics, security, etc.) to integrate hardware and software systems, develop specifications, and performance requirements.
• Maintain databases within an application area.

Benefits & Compensation

At Prescient Edge, we believe that acting with integrity and serving our employees is the key to everyone's success. To that end, we provide employees with a best-in-class benefits package that includes:

• A competitive salary with performance bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits, including medical, vision, dental, and orthodontia coverage.
• A substantial retirement plan with no vesting schedule.
• Career development opportunities, including on-the-job training, tuition reimbursement, and networking.
• A positive work environment where employees are respected, supported, and engaged.
• Salary range: $130,000 - $180,000. Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills and the abilities of the applicant internal equity, and alignment with market data. Description:
• Software Engineers research, design, and develop computer and network software or specialized utility programs. They may also perform the following duties:
• Analyze user needs and develop software solutions, applying principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis.
• Update or enhance existing software capabilities.
• Work with other functional disciplines (e.g., project management, acquisition, logistics, security, etc.) to integrate hardware and software systems, develop specifications, and performance requirements.
• Maintain databases within an application area.

Experience

• 10 years of professional experience with software engineering
• Experience with applying programming concepts in a professional or academic setting.
• Experience with applying modern software development methodologies (e.g. agile, DEVOPS/DEVSECOPS) in aprofessional or academic setting.
• Agile Developer certification or Certified Scrum Developer certification Education:
• Master’s degree in a quantitative field such as engineering or mathematics (e.g. Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or Information Systems). Security Clearance:
• Security clearance required SECRET level.
• Location: Norfolk, VA. Prescient Edge is a Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) founded as a counterintelligence (CI) and Human Intelligence (HUMINT) company in 2008. We are a global operations and solutions integrator delivering full-spectrum intelligence analysis support, training, security, and RD&E support solutions to the Department of Defense and throughout the intelligence community. Prescient Edge is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic that is protected by law. We strive to foster equity and inclusion throughout our organization because we believe that diversity of thought is critical for creating a safe and engaging work environment while also enabling the organization’s success.