Senior Software Engineer - Unified Video Sustainment

Cubic Corporation; Ashburn (VA); Hybrid; USD 131,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401k with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Cubic Corporation in Ashburn, VA is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join the Unified Video engineering team. You will sustain and modernize the FMV platform, work on FMP and NetOps, and help ensure security, reliability, and scalability for mission-critical defense applications.

The role emphasizes containerization with Docker/Kubernetes migration, automated pipelines via GitLab CI/CD, Ansible automation, and strong collaboration with DevSecOps, QA, and product teams. A U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of 5 years of professional software development experience.
• Experience developing software using Node.js and/or Python.
• Experience with PostgreSQL, Linux environments, Git, and modern source control workflows.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, maintain, and troubleshoot software supporting the Unified Video (UV) platform and associated applications including Feed Management Portal (FMP) and NetOps.
• Develop and maintain backend services and automation using Node.js, Python, PostgreSQL, and Linux-based technologies.
• Support migration of existing applications and infrastructure from Docker-based deployments to Kubernetes.
• Develop and maintain Ansible automation, GitLab CI/CD pipelines, and deployment tooling.
• Implement security updates, remediate vulnerabilities, and maintain compliance with customer security requirements and STIG guidance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams, DevSecOps, QA, and Product Management throughout the software lifecycle.
• Review code, mentor junior engineers, and promote engineering best practices.

Skills

Node.js

Python

PostgreSQL

Linux

Git

Security clearance

Agile development

U.S. Secret Clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Software Engineering/Computer Engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Ansible

GitLab CI/CD

Job description

Business Unit: Cubic Defense Company Details: When you join Cubic, you become part of a company that creates and delivers technology solutions in transportation to make people's lives easier by simplifying their daily journeys, and defense capabilities to help promote mission success and safety for those who serve their nation. Led by our talented teams around the world, Cubic is committed to solving global issues through innovation and service to our customers and partners. We have a top-tier portfolio of businesses, including Cubic Transportation Systems (CTS) and Cubic Defense (CD). Explore more on Cubic.com.

Job Details

Senior Software Engineer – Unified Video Sustainment Job Summary Cubic Digital Intelligence is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join the Unified Video (UV) engineering team supporting the sustainment and modernization of our Full Motion Video (FMV) platform. This role is responsible for maintaining and enhancing the Unified Video ecosystem, including Feed Management Portal (FMP) and NetOps, while ensuring the platform remains secure, reliable, and scalable for mission-critical defense applications. The engineer will develop new capabilities, modernize infrastructure through containerization and Kubernetes adoption, automate deployment pipelines, and maintain security compliance across a Linux-based software environment. This is a full-time hybrid position located in Ashburn, VA with limited travel as required.

Essential Functions

Design, develop, maintain, and troubleshoot software supporting the Unified Video (UV) platform and associated applications including Feed Management Portal (FMP) and NetOps. Develop and maintain backend services and automation using Node.js, Python, PostgreSQL, and Linux-based technologies. Support migration of existing applications and infrastructure from Docker-based deployments to Kubernetes. Develop and maintain Ansible automation, GitLab CI/CD pipelines, and deployment tooling. Implement security updates, remediate vulnerabilities, and maintain compliance with customer security requirements and STIG guidance. Investigate and resolve software defects, system performance issues, and production support requests. Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams, DevSecOps, QA, and Product Management throughout the software lifecycle. Participate in software architecture discussions and recommend improvements to system scalability, reliability, and maintainability. Review code, mentor junior engineers, and promote engineering best practices. Contribute to technical documentation, design artifacts, and release planning.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of 5 years of professional software development experience.
• Experience developing software using Node.js and/or Python.
• Experience working with PostgreSQL, Linux environments, Git, and modern source control workflows.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes in production environments.
• Experience developing Ansible automation and GitLab CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with video processing, streaming technologies, or Full Motion Video (FMV) systems.
• Experience implementing infrastructure automation, observability, or DevSecOps practices.
• Experience leveraging AI-assisted development tools (GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude Code, Codex, etc.) to improve engineering productivity.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to work independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and experience working in Agile development environments.

Cubic Pay Range: $131,000.00 - $175,000.00 + benefits.

Worker Type: Employee

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate based on any protected characteristic under applicable law.

Cubic offers medical, dental and vision insurance, company-paid disability (company continues full pay and benefits for up to six weeks), life insurance options, critical illness and accident coverages, Flexible Spending Accounts, a pre-paid legal plan, travel accident insurance, an award-winning well-being program which includes an employer-funded lifestyle spending account, up to six weeks of paid parental leave, and a 401k Retirement Plan with a company match. Employees can also take advantage of backup childcare, pet care, pet insurance, virtual tutoring, and a tuition reimbursement program. Many locations follow a 9/80 work schedule with time-off policies to help encourage employees to take time for rest and relaxation. Full-time salaried employees are eligible to participate in Cubic's flexible time-off arrangement. Part-time and hourly employees accrue paid time-off (PTO)/Sick leave at a rate of 5.23 hours bi-weekly. Lastly, Cubic provides its employees 11 paid holidays throughout the calendar year.

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