Software Engineer (2026-0079)

acclaimtechnicalservices; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Acclaim Technical Services is seeking a Software Engineer to design and develop complex software, leveraging big data tech and scalable solutions. The ideal candidate will thrive in an Agile environment with minimal supervision and a passion for continuous improvement and innovation.

The role focuses on building a processing platform, maintaining and enhancing existing systems, troubleshooting complex issues, and collaborating with fellow engineers to advance ATS capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering or related technical discipline
• 10 to 15 years of related software engineering experience
• Hands-on experience with Python or NodeJS
• Hands-on experience with Elastic Search, MongoDB, Docker, Kubernetes, RabbitMQ, and NiFi
• DevOps experience building and deploying cloud infrastructure with tooling such as Ansible, CloudFormation, etc.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop a processing platform using various configuration management technologies.
• Provide ongoing maintenance, support, and enhancements in existing systems and platforms.
• Troubleshoots complex problems and provides customer support for software systems and application issues.
• Provide recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Work alongside other engineers on the team to sustain and advance our organizationer capabilities.

Skills

Python

NodeJS

Elastic Search

MongoDB

Docker

Kubernetes

RabbitMQ

NiFi

Education

Bachelor04s Degree in Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering or related technical discipline

Tools

Ansible

CloudFormation

Linux

Job description

Acclaim Technical Services, founded in 2000, is a leading cyber operations, intelligence solutions and operations, network infrastructure, engineering and business enablement and enterprise operations company supporting a wide range of U.S. Federal agencies. We are an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company, which is uncommon within our business sector. We see this as a significant strength, and it shows: ATS is consistently ranked as a top workplace among DC area firms and continues to grow.

Job Description

The Software Engineer will design and develop complex new software products, or make significant enhancements to existing software. The candidate must have strong, firsthand technical expertise in a variety of big data technologies and the proven ability to fashion robust scalable solutions that can manage large data sets. The candidate must be at ease working in an Agile environment with little supervision. This person should embody a passion for continuous improvement and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop a processing platform using various configuration management technologies.
• Provide ongoing maintenance, support, and enhancements in existing systems and platforms.
• Troubleshoots complex problems and provides customer support for software systems and application issues.
• Provide recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Work alongside other engineers on the team to sustain and advance our organization’s capabilities.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical training, or work/military experience.
• 10 to 15 years of related software engineering experience.

Required Qualifications

• Hands‑on experience with modern programming languages including Python or NodeJS.
• Hands‑on experience working with Elastic Search, Mongo DB, Docker, Kubernetes, Rabbit MQ, and Nifi.
• DevOps experience building and deploying cloud infrastructure with technologies such as Ansible, Cloud Formation, etc.
• TS/SCI with Polygraph.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with building APIs and services using REST.
• Experience with monitoring technologies like ELK, Prometheus, Grafana, etc.
• Experience with build automation technologies like Maven, Jenkins, etc.
• Experience with Linux (preferred).

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

ATS is committed to a program of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, age, religion/creed, hairstyles and hair textures, handicap/disability, genetic information/history, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable law. We support the employment and advancement in employment of individuals with disabilities and of protected veterans, and we treat qualified individuals without discrimination on the basis of their physical or mental disability or veteran status.