Senior Software Engineer - TS/SCI

VMD Corp; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Xcelerate Solutions in Bethesda, MD is seeking a TS/SCI-cleared Senior Software Engineer to design and implement a data‑centric, cloud‑based architecture leveraging AI/ML and cross‑domain transfer systems. You will join a mission‑driven team delivering secure, scalable software solutions.

Work in a DevSecOps environment, develop C# applications and APIs, manage ETL processes, and implement enterprise search with Elasticsearch while collaborating with cross‑functional engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 8+ years of relevant experience or Master’s Degree with 6+ years of relevant experience; additional years may substitute.
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with ability to obtain and maintain Poly.
• Proficiency in C# programming and API development.
• Knowledge of SQL Server, ETL processes, and application‑level security.
• Hands‑on experience with microservices and logging systems.

Responsibilities

• Work in a DevSecOps environment to ensure biometric system and data availability for end users.
• Lead integration, maintenance, and monitoring of software systems for constant resource availability.
• Design, implement, and enhance complex software systems including analytics and real‑time processing.
• Collaborate with Systems Engineers, Software Engineers, Architects, and Operations teams to develop AFEM capabilities.
• Participate in test, staging, and production deployments to ensure reliability and performance.
• Develop and maintain software applications using C#.
• Implement API development, ETL processes, and enterprise search (e.g., Elasticsearch).
• Utilize DevOps tools like GitLab or Jenkins for CI/CD practices.
• Monitor automated tests and resolve system abnormalities.
• Foster collaboration to deliver high‑quality solutions to customers.

Skills

C#

API development

Microservices

Logging systems

SQL Server

ETL processes

Application security

DevOps practices

Elasticsearch

GraphQL

Python

Docker

AWS Lambda

CUDA

PyTorch

Linux

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Docker

Elasticsearch

CUDA

PyTorch

GraphQL

NiFi

Kafka

AWS Lambda

Python

Bash

Linux

SQL Server

Job description

Senior Software Engineer – TS/SCI

Xcelerate Solutions is seeking a TS/SCI cleared Senior Software Engineer to join our mission‑driven team. This role supports our client’s efforts to design and implement a cutting‑edge data‑centric architecture leveraging cloud‑based computing, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and cross‑domain transfer systems. Come join our award‑winning organization and work with some of the most talented and brightest minds in the GovCon industry.

Location

Bethesda, MD

Security Clearance

Active TS/SCI

Responsibilities

• Work in a DevSecOps environment to ensure the availability of biometric systems and data for end users.
• Lead the integration, maintenance, and monitoring of software systems to ensure constant availability of technical resources.
• Design, implement, and enhance complex software systems, including processing‑intensive analytics, real‑time systems, and business management information systems.
• Collaborate with Systems Engineers, Software Engineers, Architects, and Operations teams to develop enterprise AFEM (Automated Facial Extraction and Matching) capabilities.
• Participate in test, staging, and production deployments, ensuring system reliability and performance.
• Develop and maintain software applications using C#
• Implement API development, ETL processes, and enterprise search capabilities (e.g., Elasticsearch).
• Utilize DevOps tools like GitLab or Jenkins for CI/CD practices.
• Monitor automated system integration tests and resolve system abnormalities.
• Foster collaboration within the team to deliver high‑quality solutions to customers.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree with 8+ years of relevant experience or Master’s Degree with 6+ years of relevant experience. Additional years of experience may be substituted for a degree.
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain Poly.
• Technical Skills:
  • Proficiency in C# programming and API development.
  • Knowledge of SQL Server, ETL processes, and application‑level security.
  • Hands‑on experience with microservices and logging systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with biometric systems and SDKs.
• Experience with containerization (e.g., Docker) and DevOps tools
• Experience with AWS cloud‑based architecture and services like Lambda.
• Experience with GPU for processing using CUDA, PyTorch, etc.
• Knowledge of GraphQL, Python, Bash, Apache NiFi, and Kafka.
• Active certifications such as Security+ or CE.
• Proficiency with Linux server management and tools optimized for cross‑platform environments.

About Xcelerate Solutions: Founded in 2009 and headquartered in McLean, VA, Xcelerate Solutions (www.xceleratesolutions.com) is one of America’s fastest‑growing companies. Xcelerate’s culture is defined by our diversified workforce of dynamic and versatile professionals, supported with growth and development opportunities that contribute to individual and company growth. This strong commitment to our employees has been recognized by our inclusion on the Washington Business Journal’s “50 Best Places to Work” list as well as being a “Great Place to Work” certified company with a 4.6 star, and a 99% CEO approval Glassdoor rating. Come find out why Xcelerate Solutions is one of the DC Metro top employers!

Xcelerate Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, equal pay, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or expression of another protected characteristic. As part of this commitment to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals, Xcelerate provides reasonable accommodations if needed because of an applicant’s or an employee’s disability.

Pay Transparency Notice: Xcelerate Solutions will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.