Senior Software Engineer

In Technology Group Inc (US); Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software company in Washington, D.C. is seeking a Software Systems Engineer with an active TS/SCI clearance. The role involves managing complex software systems, deploying new products, and driving automation in a dynamic environment. Competitive benefits include 20 PTO days, 401K matching, and comprehensive healthcare coverage.

Benefits

20 Days PTO + Public Holidays + Sick leave

401K with 5% match

100% Healthcare, Dental, Vision

Affordable family coverage

Upgrade clearance to FS polygraph

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• Experience with scripting and infrastructure tools.
• Ability to work autonomously in secure environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of complex software systems.
• Deploy new products and lead migrations.
• Drive automation of manual tasks and workflows.

Skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Tools

Python

Java

Bash

Puppet

Ansible

Job description

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Role: Software Systems Engineer (TS/SCI upwards)

Location: Washington, D.C.

Type: Hybrid

My client, an industry-leading software company supporting global security, defense, and commercial sectors, is seeking a range of cleared systems, cloud, platform, software, and DevOps engineers (Top Secret upwards) to work on several new programs. As long as you have a Top Secret clearance or higher (SCI / CI / FS), you can start work immediately.

All applicants must be willing to be cleared up to a FS / Full Scope level; you can work from day 1 while they process this clearance.

What You’ll Do:

• Manage daily operations of complex software systems, including monitoring, alerting, configuration management, and upgrades.
• Deploy new products to field environments and lead migrations to modern infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot and optimize infrastructure for performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Drive automation of manual tasks, workflows, and support operations.
• Participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation (one week out of every four).

Technologies You’ll Work With:

• Automation & Scripting: Puppet, Ansible, Python, Java, Bash.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience with scripting and infrastructure tools (Python, Java, Bash).
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Strong attention to detail and operational discipline.
• Effective communicator with a proactive problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to work autonomously in secure and dynamic environments.

Requirements:

• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• PTO: 20 Days + Public Holidays + Sick leave.
• 401K with 5% match.
• 100% Healthcare, Dental, Vision + affordable family coverage.
• Upgrade clearance — up to FS polygraph (can work from day 1 while this is being processed).
• And many more benefits!

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Defense and Space Manufacturing, IT Services and Consulting, Software Development