Software Engineer

MANTECH; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

MANTECH seeks a motivated Software Engineer to join our team in Fort Meade, MD. The role focuses on designing, developing, and maintaining complex software systems with an emphasis on Python backend development in secure environments.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in CS or related field and 20+ years of software engineering experience, with preferred cloud deployment experience and active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field is required.
• 20+ years of software engineering experience is required or equivalent substitution.
• Expert-level proficiency with backend Python is required.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain complex software systems.
• Analyze user requirements and derive software design and performance requirements.
• Develop and implement algorithms to meet system standards.
• Integrate existing software into new environments and document work.
• Mentor software teams and ensure work aligns with development processes.

Skills

Python backend development

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related discipline

20+ years software engineering experience

Tools

Cloud deployment

Job description

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Software Engineer to join our team in Fort Meade, MD.

The Software Engineer will leverage their strong technical background and knowledge to design, develop, and maintain complex software systems while ensuring all functional and performance requirements are met.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Designing and coding new software or modifying existing software to add new features and functionality.
• Analyzing user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements while debugging existing software to correct defects.
• Developing and implementing algorithms to meet or exceed system performance and functional standards.
• Integrating existing software into new or modified systems or operating environments.
• Developing software solutions by analyzing system performance standards and conferring with users or system engineers.
• Writing or reviewing software and system documentation to ensure process standards are met.
• Mentoring software development teams and ensuring work is completed in accordance with the constraints of the development process.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related discipline with 20+ years of software engineering experience; Four years of additional software engineering experience may be substituted for a Bachelor’s Degree.
• Expert-level proficiency with backend software development using Python.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing and deploying backend applications within cloud environments.

Clearance Requirements

• Active/current TS/SCI with Polygraph.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%.
• Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations.
• Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.