Senior Software Engineer – Cloud & Data Services

CACI; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 132,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI International Inc in Fort Meade, MD is seeking a Senior Software Engineer – Cloud & Data Services to help shape intelligence systems with data‑intensive analytics, real‑time processing, and scalable APIs.

You will design, develop, and deploy software, apply DevOps practices, work with AWS, Terraform, Python, and Git/Jira, and collaborate with data providers and consumers to ensure secure, mission‑critical performance.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree with 7+ years of experience.
• Experience developing APIs.
• Proficiency with AWS services.
• Experience using Terraform.
• Scripting skills (Python preferred).
• Familiarity with Git and Jira.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain applications, APIs, scripts, and services.
• Implement new feature requirements, enhance existing functionality, and resolve software defects.
• Manage and maintain code using Git-based repositories.
• Create and update DevOps configuration files and deployment scripts.
• Support escalated customer issues with timely investigation and resolution.
• Route, transform, and enrich data across diverse systems.
• Collaborate closely with data providers and data consumers to ensure smooth integration and system performance.

Skills

API development

AWS experience

Terraform

Python scripting

Git

Jira

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Git

Jira

Job description

Job Title: Senior Software Engineer – Cloud & Data ServicesJob Category: EngineeringTime Type: Full timeMinimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI with PolygraphEmployee Type: RegularPercentage of Travel Required: NoneType of Travel: None

The Opportunity

Are you excited to help shape the next generation of intelligence systems? Join CACI as a Software Engineer supporting critical national security missions in Fort Meade, MD. You'll work on a wide range of complex software solutions—spanning data‑intensive analytics, advanced algorithms, large-scale data processing, real‑time systems, and business information platforms.

In this role, you’ll apply modern software design and development methodologies to build, enhance, and maintain systems that make a real impact. If you're looking to work with cutting‑edge technology while contributing to mission‑driven innovation, this is the place for you.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain applications, APIs, scripts, and services.
• Implement new feature requirements, enhance existing functionality, and resolve software defects.
• Manage and maintain code using Git-based repositories.
• Create and update DevOps configuration files and deployment scripts.
• Support escalated customer issues with timely investigation and resolution.
• Route, transform, and enrich data across diverse systems.
• Collaborate closely with data providers and data consumers to ensure smooth integration and system performance.

Qualifications

Required

• Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph.
• Bachelors degree with 7+ years of experience.
• Experience developing APIs.
• Proficiency with AWS services.
• Experience using Terraform.
• Scripting skills (Python preferred).
• Familiarity with Git and Jira.

Desired

• Experience in at least four of the following:
• JavaScript
• Regular Expressions (RegEx)
• REST services
• Python frameworks
• Elasticsearch or Splunk
• CI/CD pipelines
• Monitoring tools (e.g., Nagios, Elastic Beats)
• Apache NiFi
• React (or Angular)
• DevOps technologies (e.g., Ansible, Salt, Docker)
• Cribl

What You Can Expect

A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.

Pay Range

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$131,800 - $290,000

CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.