Software Engineer

Metron; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

401(k) Traditional and Roth Options

Gym and Fitness Reimbursement

Job summary

Metron is hiring a Software Engineer in Laurel, MD, focused on developing advanced software systems. Candidates should have strong programming skills, experience with Docker and Kubernetes, and active TS/SCI clearance. Responsibilities include software development, testing, resolving issues, and contributing to system design. Benefits include comprehensive insurance, paid time off, and 401(k) options. This on-site position requires US citizenship and a security investigation.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience as a Software Engineer or Developer.
• Familiarity with CI/CD processes and coding etiquette.
• Ability to design user interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance complex software systems.
• Review and test software components for adherence to design requirements.
• Resolve software problem reports and provide technical support.

Skills

Active TS/SCI with CI-polygraph clearance

Object-oriented programming proficiency

Knowledge of Container (Docker) Build and Infrastructures

Familiarity with full-stack web application development

Ability to communicate design concepts and performance metrics

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Kubernetes

GitLab

Job description

Metron is an employee‑owned company dedicated to delivering innovative solutions for the most challenging national security problems. For over 40 years, our principled approach to problem‑solving has yielded creative solutions at the intersection of advanced mathematics, computer science, physics, and engineering. Our people are leaders in their technical fields and are passionate about solving challenging problems. We look for individuals who share this same passion and can apply their experience in real‑world settings.

Metron is seeking talented, cleared programmers with strong computer science and engineering backgrounds for complex and challenging projects. As a Software Engineer you will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and enhancing complex and diverse software systems (e.g., processing‑intensive analytics, novel algorithm development, manipulation of extremely large data sets, real‑time systems, and business management information systems) based upon documented requirements. The ideal candidate has experience writing well‑designed, maintainable, and extensible code, and will support the team as a technical resource. Other responsibilities include: reviewing and testing software components for adherence to the design requirements and documents test results; resolving software problem reports; utilizing software development and software design methodologies appropriate to the development environment; and providing specific input to the software components of system design to include hardware/software trade‑offs, software reuse, use of Commercial Off‑the‑Shelf (COTS)/Government Off‑the‑Shelf (GOTS) in place of new development, and requirements analysis and synthesis from system level to individual software components.

Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with CI‑polygraph clearance
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• At least 3 years of experience as a Software Engineer or Developer
• Knowledge of: Container (Docker) Build and Infrastructures, Kubernetes, Software Configuration Management tools such as GitLab, CI/CD processes, GitLab procedures/documentation and proper coding etiquette
• Object‑oriented programming proficiency
• Familiarity with full‑stack web application development in any frameworks/languages
• Ability to communicate design concepts and performance metrics clearly
• US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED; Successful candidates will be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Desired Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Full‑Scope polygraph
• Experience writing algorithmic code, including complexity analysis, performance optimization, and multithreading
• Experience designing and implementing user interfaces

Position Location: Laurel, MD

*The selected individual(s) will be required to work on‑site.

Perks and Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Accompanying FSA and HSA options
• Additional Voluntary Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• 9 Observed Holidays and 2 Floating Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Development Reimbursement
• Annual Salary Reviews
• Profit Sharing
• 401(k) Traditional and Roth Options
• Gym and Fitness Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program

Metron is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religious, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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