Senior Software Engineer - Cryptography

Quevera; Maryland; On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage (100% employer-paid)

Education stipend ($5,000 annually)

iQTouch Program

401(k) match up to 6%

Profit-sharing contribution (4%)

Job summary

Quevera is seeking a Senior Software Engineer - Cryptography to advance a mission-focused software suite in secure environments. This on-site role in Annapolis Junction, MD requires deep cryptography expertise and a TS/SCI Clearance with Polygraph.

The ideal candidate brings C/C++, Java across Linux/Windows, and scripting in Python/Go/Rust, with strong collaboration skills to drive architecture, key management interfaces, and OpenBao-based services.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• Active TS/SCI Clearance with Polygraph.
• Experience with C/C++.
• Eight+ years of Java development on Linux/Windows.
• Proficiency in Python, Go, or Rust.
• Five+ years of cryptographic experience, including key management.
• Strong communication and client-facing collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Support software development efforts to adapt an existing solution for deployment across multiple customer environments.
• Remove customer-specific dependencies and abstract environment-specific configurations.
• Develop and enhance interfaces supporting authorization workflows and key management operations.
• Support development and integration across client applications, portal and proxy services, and OpenBao-based key management services.
• Collaborate with project teams on solution implementation, planning, system testing, and defect resolution.
• Active TS/SCI Clearance with Polygraph required.
• Twelve (12) or more years of professional work experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or eight (8) years of equivalent work experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively and establish strong working relationships with team members and clients.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

8+ years of equivalent work experience

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Senior Software Engineer - Cryptography

Annapolis Junction, MD, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 3548

Job Description:

Quevera is seeking a Senior Software Engineer - Cryptography with an active TS/SCI Clearance with Polygraph in Annapolis Junction, Maryland.

This role supports the productization of a mission-focused software suite for deployment across multiple customer environments. The effort involves removing customer-specific dependencies, abstracting environment-specific configurations, and developing interfaces that support authorization workflows and key management operations. Work spans client applications, portal and proxy services, and OpenBao-based key management services.

Job Responsibilities

• Support software development efforts to adapt an existing solution for deployment across multiple customer environments.
• Remove customer-specific dependencies and abstract environment-specific configurations.
• Develop and enhance interfaces supporting authorization workflows and key management operations.
• Support development and integration across client applications, portal and proxy services, and OpenBao-based key management services.
• Collaborate with project teams on solution implementation, planning, system testing, and defect resolution.
• Active TS/SCI Clearance with Polygraph required.
• Twelve (12) or more years of professional work experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or eight (8) years of equivalent work experience.
• Experience with C or C++.
• Eight (8) or more years of Java development experience on Linux and Windows platforms.
• Proficiency in at least one additional high-level programming language, preferably Python, Go, or Rust.
• Five (5) or more years of cryptographic experience, including a strong understanding of key management.
• Ability to communicate effectively and establish strong working relationships with team members and clients.

Desired Skills

• Experience as a contractor within the Intelligence Community.
• Experience leading changes to encryption libraries and key management services, including code migration from low-side to high-side environments.
• Experience establishing and applying implementation best practices through collaborative communication, planning, documentation, system testing, and defect resolution.
• Experience managing day-to-day project efforts, participating in project planning, and communicating project status.
• Eight (8) or more years of experience with modern software development management.
• Understanding of Agile methodologies.
• Five (5) or more years of experience with REST APIs.
• Two (2) years of experience with cloud platforms, tools, and administration.
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Strong analytical troubleshooting and performance evaluation skills.
• Ability to collaborate across teams, work independently, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to changing requirements and deadlines.

Why Join Quevera?

Award-Winning Culture

Quevera was recognized as a Top Workplace in the Washington, DC/Baltimore region for 2025, marking our fifth consecutive year receiving this distinction based on employee feedback.

We invest in our employees and their families through a highly competitive benefits package, including:

• 100% employer-paid medical coverage (optional plan)
• Competitive options for Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Employer-paid life insurance
• $5,000 annually for education, training, certifications, and professional development
• Career advancement through our structured iQTouch Program
• Up to 6% 401(k) match
• Additional 4% profit-sharing contribution, at company discretion

At Quevera, we believe exceptional people deserve exceptional opportunities. We're more than just a workplace—we're a team of innovators, problem-solvers, and industry experts committed to delivering mission-critical solutions while fostering professional growth, collaboration, and technical excellence.