Senior Software Engineer - TS/SCI

Xcelerate Solutions; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Xcelerate Solutions is seeking a seasoned Software Engineer in Bethesda, MD to join a DevSecOps team. The role focuses on building and maintaining biometric-related software systems with C#, API development, and secure data handling.

You will contribute to real-time analytics, ETL pipelines, and enterprise search capabilities within a collaborative, security-conscious environment. Candidates should have 8+ years of relevant experience (or 6+ with a Master’s) and must hold an active TS/SCI

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with 6–9+ years of relevant experience in software engineering or related field.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with ability to obtain polygraph.
• Proficiency in C# programming and API development.
• Strong knowledge of SQL Server, ETL processes, and application-level security.
• Hands-on experience with microservices architectures and logging systems.

Responsibilities

• Work in a DevSecOps environment to ensure availability of biometric systems and data for end users.
• Lead integration, maintenance, and monitoring of software systems for constant availability of technical resources.
• Design, implement, and enhance complex software systems including analytics, real-time processing, and enterprise management information systems.
• Collaborate with Systems/Software Engineers, Architects, and Operations teams to develop AFEM capabilities.
• Participate in test, staging, and production deployments ensuring reliability and performance.
• Develop and maintain software applications using C#.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree with 8+ years of relevant experience or Master’s Degree with 6+ years of relevant experience

Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain Poly

Tools

C#

API development

SQL Server

ETL

Microservices

Docker

AWS (Lambda)

Elasticsearch

GraphQL

Python

Bash

Apache NiFi

Kafka

GitLab

Jenkins

Job description

Software Engineering CareersBethesda,Maryland

Location:

Bethesda, MD

Security Clearance:

Active TS/SCI

Responsibilities:

• Work in aDevSecOps environmentto 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, includingprocessing-intensive analytics,real-time systems, andbusiness management information systems.
• Collaborate with Systems Engineers, Software Engineers, Architects, and Operations teams to develop enterprise AFEM (Automated Facial Extraction and Matching) capabilities.
• Participate intest, staging, and production deployments, ensuring system reliability and performance.
• Develop and maintain software applications usingC#
• ImplementAPI development,ETL processes, and enterprise search capabilities (e.g., Elasticsearch).
• UtilizeDevOps toolslike 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.
• 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 inC# programmingandAPI development.
• Knowledge ofSQL Server,ETL processes, andapplication-level security.
• Hands-on experience withmicroservicesandlogging systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity withbiometric systemsand SDKs.
• Experience withcontainerization(e.g., Docker) andDevOps tools
• Experience withAWS cloud-based architectureand services like Lambda.
• Experience with GPU for processing usingCUDA,PyTorch, etc.
• Knowledge ofGraphQL,Python,Bash,Apache NiFi, andKafka.
• Active certifications such asSecurity+orCE.
• Proficiency withLinux server managementand 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.
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