Senior Software Engineer

MANTECH; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

MANTECH seeks an experienced Software Engineer for the Ft. Meade, MD area. The role focuses on developing, maintaining, and enhancing complex software systems including analytics, real-time processing, and large data manipulation.

Candidates should have 14+ years of SWE experience, a relevant bachelor’s degree (or equivalent), and strong skills in C/C++, Rust, Linux, RESTful APIs, and containerization with Docker/Kubernetes. TS/SCI with Poly required.

Qualifications

• 14+ years of software development experience in programs of similar scope and complexity.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related discipline; four additional SWE years may substitute for a degree.
• Experience in C/C++ and Rust.
• Experience containerizing applications with Rancher/Kubernetes/Docker.
• Proficiency in Linux environments.
• Familiarity with GitLab CI/CD.
• Experience developing RESTful web applications.
• Clearance: TS/SCI with Poly.

Responsibilities

• Develops, maintains, and enhances complex software systems (analytics, data processing, real-time systems).
• Reviews and tests software components; documents results and resolves issues.
• Contributes input to software design with trade-offs and reuse considerations.
• Applies appropriate software development methodologies for the environment.

Skills

C/C++

Rust

RESTful APIs

Linux

React/TypeScript

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

GitLab CI/CD

Rancher

NGINX Ingress Controller

Linkerd

MongoDB

Ansible

Job description

MANTECH seeks an experienced and passionate, career and customer-oriented Software Engineer to join our team located in the Ft. Meade, MD area.

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Develops, maintains, and enhances complex and diverse software systems (e.g., processing-intensive analytics, novel algorithm development, manipulation of extremely large data sets, real-time systems, and business management information systems) based upon documented requirements.
• Works individually or as part of a team. Reviews and tests software components for adherence to the design requirements and documents test results. Resolves software problem reports.
• Utilizes software development and software design methodologies appropriate to thedevelopment environment.
• Provides specific input to the software components of system design to include hardware/software trade-offs, software reuse, use of Commercial Off-the-shelf (COTS)/Government Off-the-shelf (GOTS) in place of new development, and requirements analysis and synthesis from system level to individual softwarecomponents.

Minimum Requirements

• 14+ years of software development experience in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Four (4) years of additional SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
• Experience in C/C++ (Rust Programming Language)
• Experience containerizing applications for creating, managing, and deployments, e.g Rancher/Kubernetes/Docker
• Proficiency in Linux environments.
• Familiarity with GitLab CI/CD
• Experience developing RESTful web applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Kubernetes NGINX Ingress Controller and Linkerd
• Strong Python development skills.
• Front-end experience with React/TypeScript.
• Experience working with MongoDB.
• Some experience with UI development.
• Basic networking experience.
• Experience working with products such as Cisco Nexus Dashboard Orchestrator, Cisco APICs, vSphere, Vmware Horizon View, IPAM, and Keycloak.
• Experience with Ansible, running templates (bonus if you can write playbooks).
• Experience with system administration tasking (certs, PKI, troubleshooting)
• Prefer full-stack engineer who can handle both front-end and back-end development.

Clearance Requirement

• Must have a current/active TS/SCI with Poly

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position at least 50% of the time.
• Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Constantly operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as, the copy machine/fax machine/computer/printer.