Senior Software Engineer - C++/Python/JS, TS/SCI

Red Alpha; Maryland; On-site; USD 175,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k program

Paid time off

Professional development

Health, dental and vision insurance

Gym access

Job summary

Red Alpha seeks a Senior Software Engineer to design, develop, and sustain mission-critical applications across Linux environments, using C++, Python, and JavaScript. You will contribute across the software lifecycle, modernize existing systems, and drive secure, scalable solutions within a DevSecOps framework.

The role requires 14+ years of software development experience, a TS/SCI with Poly clearance, and proficiency with Docker, Kubernetes, Git, and CI/CD tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related discipline; 4 additional years may be accepted in lieu of degree.
• 14+ years of experience in software development.
• Strong proficiency in C++, Python and JavaScript development.
• Experience designing, developing, testing, and maintaining complex software applications.
• Experience working in Linux-based development environments.
• Experience with source control systems (Git) and modern software development practices.
• Experience with containerized technologies, including Docker and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools such as Jenkins, Maven, and Nexus.
• Strong problem-solving, debugging, and troubleshooting skills.
• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and sustain mission-critical software systems across a broad technology stack.
• Build, modernize, and integrate applications, components, and services.
• Support automated build, deployment, and infrastructure processes in a DevSecOps environment.

Skills

C++ development

Python development

JavaScript development

Linux development

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Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Jenkins

Maven

Nexus

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Tools

Git

Docker

Kubernetes

Jenkins

Maven

Nexus

Job description

Red Alpha seeks a Senior Software Engineer to design, develop, and sustain mission-critical applications across Linux environments, using C++, Python, and JavaScript. You will contribute across the software lifecycle, modernize existing systems, and drive secure, scalable solutions within a DevSecOps framework.

The role requires 14+ years of software development experience, a TS/SCI with Poly clearance, and proficiency with Docker, Kubernetes, Git, and CI/CD tools.