Software Developer

ED Wallach Search Group; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ED Wallach Search Group is seeking a mid- to senior-level software developer for sustainment, modernization, and ongoing support of mission-critical applications used by the Intelligence Community. The candidate will work with Java, C++, and Python across modernized and legacy environments on a tight-knit, employee-owned engineering team.

Requirements include 2–10 years of experience, a Bachelor’s or Master in CS, strong Linux, Git, and production systems expertise, and active TS clearance

Qualifications

• 2–10 years of experience designing, developing, and supporting mission-critical software.
• Strong Java and C++ development experience, with Python preferred.
• Production software systems experience and knowledge of CI/CD pipelines.
• Active TS clearance required, TS/SCI preferred.

Responsibilities

• Join a small, experienced team responsible for sustainment, feature development, and modernization of mission-critical software.
• Design, develop, and deploy core applications used throughout the community.
• Provide tier 1 and tier 2 support to geographically dispersed customers.
• Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines for reliable software delivery.

Skills

Java

C++

Python

Linux

Git

Education

Bachelor's or Master in Computer Science

Job description

Location: Sarasota, FL

Security Clearance: TOP SECRET

We are seeking a motivated software developer to support the ongoing development, modernization, and sustainment of mission-critical applications supporting the Intelligence Community. This role offer the opportunity to work alongside a highly experienced, employee owned engineering team. The ideal candidate is a mid-to senior-level candidate who has strong experience with Java and C++ development, enjoys solving complex technical challenges and is comfortable working across both modernized and legacy environments.

What you’ll do:

• Join a small, experienced team responsible for sustainment, feature development, and ongoing modernization of mission-critical software and services
• Design, develop, and deploy core application used throughout the community
• Help provide tier 1 and tier 2 support to geographically disperse customers
• Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines for reliable software delivery

Position Requirements

2–10 years of experience to help design, maintain, and support a mission-critical application. The ideal candidate brings drive, adaptability, and collaboration to a team delivering innovative software solutions for the Intelligence Community.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field
• Strong software development experience in Java and C++ required, with additional experience in Python preferred
• Experience building, deploying, and maintaining production software systems
• Proficient with Linux/Unix (Rocky, RHEL, or similar)
• Knowledge of version control using Git
• Strong problem-solving, collaboration, and communication skills
• Active TS clearance required, TS/SCI Preferred

Bonus Points

Programming & Development

• Familiarity with software testing, debugging, and performance tuning in complex multi-language environments
• Experience analyzing existing systems, understanding dependencies, and implementing changes with minimal disruption to ongoing operations

Architecture & Modernization

• Experience improving legacy applications through containerization, modular design and interface refinement with a focus on scalability, maintainability, and reduced technical debt
• Strong understanding of vertical and horizontal scaling

Security & Compliance

• Applied security best practices and compliance requirements