Software Engineer

CohesionForce, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CohesionForce, Inc. in Huntsville, AL seeks a Software Engineer to join our team on-site.

You will write code in C++, test, and contribute to CI/CD pipelines while supporting integration activities and working in an Agile environment. Qualified candidates have a Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience (or related Master's) and hold an active Secret clearance; familiarity with Linux, GitLab, and Java is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with 5 years of professional experience, or 3 years with a related Master’s; or PhD/JD without experience.
• Proficient in C++.
• Experience with GitLab/Git for software configuration management.
• Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux OS.
• Active Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support integration activities and resolve merge conflicts.
• Write programs in C++/Java; create unit tests and documentation.
• Develop and run automated CI/CD pipelines; participate in agile ceremonies.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and government customers; participate in demos.

Skills

C++

GitLab

RedHat Linux

Security clearance

Agile/Scrum

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Master’s degree advantageous

Tools

Git

CI/CD

Jira

Linux

Job description

Job Title: Software Engineer
Reference: 26-019
Job Type: Full-time
Job Status: Interviewing
Date Posted: 09-10-2026
Location: Huntsville
Duration: Permanent
Company Address: CohesionForce, Inc.
Street: 101 Quality Circle
Suite: Suite 140
City: Huntsville, AL 35806
Website: http://www.CohesionForce.com

Job Description:

CohesionForce is actively seeking candidates for a Software Engineer to become part of our team in Huntsville, AL. In this role, your responsibilities include: Support integration activities, apply risk management to primary development branch, resolve merge conflicts, and testing. Writing programs using C++, Java, or similar languages; creating and running unit test; developing software documentation; creating and running automated software builds and pipelines in a Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) enironment; collaborating with stakeholders and government customers; working within an Agile team environment, to include Program Increment Planning, Iteration Planning, Feature and Story development, Sprint Planning, and Iteration Retrospectives; Participating in demos for the team and program Sprint reviews.

Basic Qualifications:

• – Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 5 years of professional experience; or 3 years of professional experience with a related Master’s degree; or no experience required with a related PhD or JD. Considered career, or journey, level.
• – Candidate is expected to be proficient in C++.
• – Experience with GitLab/Git for software configuration management.
• – Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux OS.
• – Full time onsite.
• – Works well in a fast-paced collaborative team environment.
• – An active Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• – Familiar with Scaled Agile Frameword.
• – Agile Scrum
• – Experience with Java and user interfaces.
• – Jira – issue tracking and agile project management, or similar tool.
• – Multi-core and multi-threaded programming.
• – Familiarity with MDA Sensors and missile defense systems.
• – Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• – Strong interpersonal skills.