Software Engineer

VT Group (VTG); Hanover (MD); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

VT Group (VTG) is seeking a Mid-Level Software Engineer to support mission-focused C2 systems for embedded devices. You will analyze requirements, design scalable backends, and integrate with embedded SDKs. Expect multi-language debugging and containerized deployments in a secure, fast-paced environment.

You will build CI/CD pipelines, enhance automated tests, and collaborate across teams to improve standards and documentation. A TS/SCI with poly is required; 7+ years of experience preferred.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of software engineering experience.
• Proficient in Java and C++.
• Experience building backend systems and data-driven apps.
• Hands-on with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Familiar with containerization and modern orchestration.

Responsibilities

• Analyze requirements to derive software design and performance specs.
• Develop and maintain scalable, high-availability systems.
• Interface with embedded systems and SDKs to add functionality.
• Debug across languages (Java, C++, Python, JS) and fix defects.
• Build and maintain Docker/Kubernetes-based apps and CI pipelines.
• Contribute to automated testing frameworks and test procedures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and improve docs.

Skills

Java

C++

Backend systems

CI/CD

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

GitLab

Job description

Overview

VTG, is seeking a Mid-Level Software Engineer to support a mission-focused customer developing, deploying, and maintaining user-facing Command and Control (C2) systems for embedded devices. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-impact systems in a secure, fast-paced environment.

What will you do?

• Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance specifications.
• Design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-availability systems using modern architecture principles.
• Interface with embedded systems and vendor-provided SDKs to implement custom functionality.
• Debug and resolve software defects across multiple programming languages (e.g., Java, JavaScript, Python, C++).
• Develop and manage containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitLab for automated testing and deployment.
• Create and enhance automated testing frameworks to improve code quality and system reliability.
• Develop automation scripts to improve workflows, efficiency, and system operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve development standards and documentation.
• Assist in developing and executing test procedures for software components.
• Apply analytical and problem-solving techniques, including modeling and simulation, to evaluate system performance.

Required Qualifications

• TS/SCI with Poly required
• Minimum of 7 years of experience as a Software Engineer supporting programs of similar scope and complexity.
• Strong experience with one or more programming languages, preferably:
• Java
• C++
• Experience developing enterprise-level backend systems.
• Experience working with databases and data-driven applications.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, preferably using GitLab.