Senior Software Engineer

Redhorse Corporation; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Redhorse Corporation in Chantilly, Virginia is seeking a Senior Software Engineer (SME) to lead complex engineering initiatives. This role is designed for veteran professionals capable of navigating modern software design complexities while understanding critical government requirements.

Candidates must possess deep technical knowledge, operational analysis skills, and the ability to mentor others. A minimum of 10 years of software engineering experience and an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph are essential for this high-impact position.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in software engineering, design, and systems analysis.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph required.
• Demonstrated mastery in modern software design techniques.

Responsibilities

• Analyze requirements and design end-to-end solutions.
• Develop, install, and configure software to meet sponsor directions.
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers in best practices.

Skills

Software engineering

Systems analysis

Root-cause analysis

Mentoring

Database management

Programming languages

Tools

Microsoft SQL Server

Oracle DBMS

LoadRunner

Visual Basic

Job description

About the Organization

Now is a great time to join Redhorse Corporation. We are a solution-driven company delivering data insights and technology solutions to customers with missions critical to U.S. national interests. We're looking for thoughtful, skilled professionals who thrive as trusted partners building technology-agnostic solutions and want to apply their talents supporting customers with difficult and important mission sets.

About the Role

Redhorse transforms the way government uses data and technology. To support this mission, we are seeking a Senior Software Engineer (SME) with deep technical expertise to lead complex engineering initiatives. This is a high-impact role designed for a seasoned professional who can navigate the complexities of modern software design while understanding the critical nature of government sponsor requirements. As an SME, you will not just write code; you will analyze requirements, design foundational solutions, and perform high-level synthesis of operational data to drive sound technical decisions for our nation's most vital systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply advanced engineering principles and modern software design techniques to analyze requirements and design end-to-end solutions.
• Develop, install, and configure computer programs and supporting technologies to meet specific sponsor directions.
• Troubleshoot complex system issues by performing rigorous root-cause analysis and evaluating alternative technical approaches.
• Recommend cost-effective, high-performance courses of action for system improvements and optimizations.
• Anticipate and adapt to changing requirements and environments, assessing the impact of operational changes on overall system outcomes.
• Apply deductive and inductive reasoning to synthesize complex information and derive sound technical conclusions.
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers in best practices for software development and system architecture.

Required Experience/Clearance

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
• 10+ years of experience in software engineering, design, and systems analysis.
• Demonstrated mastery in modern software design techniques and the full software development life cycle (SDLC).
• Extensive experience in root-cause analysis and troubleshooting complex, large-scale enterprise systems.
• Proven track record of delivering technical decisions that balance operational needs with cost-effectiveness and infrastructure constraints.

Desired Experience

• Experience with database management systems including CA-IDMS, Microsoft SQL Server, and Oracle DBMS.
• Proficiency in multiple programming languages such as C, C++, Java, and Ruby on Rails.
• Experience with legacy technologies and modeling tools like Visual Basic, SIMULA, and IBM Rational Rose XDE.
• Background in embedded development tools and web platforms including Apache Struts, HTML, and JavaScript.F
• Familiarity with defect tracking and performance testing tools such as LoadRunner and usability testing methodologies.
• Experience working within a government sponsor environment or supporting Federal IT modernization projects.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Redhorse Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

Accommodations

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Redhorse Corporation shall, in its discretion, modify or adjust the position to meet Redhorse's changing needs.

This job description is not a contract and may be adjusted as deemed appropriate in Redhorse's sole discretion.