Senior Software Engineer - Impactful Systems & Cloud

CNSS • National Security Systems; Essex (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

NSA, Fort Meade, MD, is seeking experienced Software Engineers to advance high-impact systems. The role spans the full software lifecycle with languages including COBOL, C/C++, Java, Python and modern cloud tools. You will contribute as a strong thinker, collaborator and self-starter, ready to tackle complex challenges.

Minimum qualifications include a CS or Software Engineering degree and a concentration of foundational CS coursework. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at this stage.

Qualifications

• Degree in CS or Software Engineering with foundational CS coursework.
• Experience in the software development lifecycle (requirements => maintenance).
• Transcripts from all attended schools required, unofficial transcripts acceptable at this stage.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-impact systems and teams.
• Work across the full stack with languages like C/C++, Java, Python and cloud tools (AWS, Docker, Kubernetes).
• Contribute as a collaborative, self-starting, continuous learner in a fast-evolving environment.

Skills

Algorithms

Data structures

C/C++

Python

Java

Cryptography

Security

Teamwork

Leadership

IC experience

Education

CS or Software Engineering degree

Job description

NSA, Fort Meade, MD, is seeking experienced Software Engineers to advance high-impact systems. The role spans the full software lifecycle with languages including COBOL, C/C++, Java, Python and modern cloud tools. You will contribute as a strong thinker, collaborator and self-starter, ready to tackle complex challenges.

Minimum qualifications include a CS or Software Engineering degree and a concentration of foundational CS coursework. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at this stage.