Software Engineer I (Secret Clearance)

Zachary Piper Solutions; San Diego, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid holidays

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Certification reimbursement

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Software Engineer I to support a Navy program in San Diego, CA. This role is 100% onsite and requires an active Secret clearance.

Responsibilities include developing secure software in Python and JavaScript, implementing DoD and DISA STIG standards, creating REST/SOAP/GraphQL APIs, and contributing to CI/CD DevSecOps pipelines in both classified and unclassified environments.

Qualifications

• Active Secret Clearance required.
• Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years IT/software engineering experience.
• IAT II certifications (CySA+, Security+, CCNA-Security, GSEC, SSCP).
• Experience developing with JavaScript and Python.
• Experience using Agile/Scrum.
• Experience implementing DISA STIGs.
• OO design within CI/CD DevSecOps and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience developing software in a DoD environment.

Responsibilities

• Engineer and maintain secure, scalable software applications.
• Lead secure software development practices per DoD STIGs.
• Create and optimize web interfaces and APIs (REST, SOAP, GraphQL).
• Advance CI/CD DevSecOps pipelines with TDD and Agile.
• Design and manage database architectures and schemas.
• Collaborate with customers and stakeholders to define requirements and document systems.

Skills

JavaScript

Python

Agile Scrum

DevSecOps

OO Design

Security Best Practices

System Integration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

REST

SOAP

GraphQL

CI/CD

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Software Engineer I to support a program for the U.S. Navy in San Diego, CA. The team is seeking an experienced engineer research and develop computer and network software for an IT Management Support services contract. Details below:

Clearance: Secret clearance

Location: San Diego, CA (100% onsite)

This job opens for applications on 9/9/2026 Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date

Responsibilities of the Software Engineer

• Engineer and maintain secure, scalable software applications leveraging Python, JavaScript, and other technologies in classified and unclassified operational environments.
• Lead secure software development practices by embedding cybersecurity controls throughout the development lifecycle in accordance with DoD and DISA STIG standards.
• Create and optimize modern web interfaces and APIs (REST, SOAP, GraphQL) that enable seamless aggregation and delivery of data from diverse sources.
• Drive software quality through Agile development, TDD methodologies, and modular object-oriented design within automated CI/CD DevSecOps pipelines.
• Design and manage database architectures, schema documentation, and system frameworks while proactively reducing technical debt and improving maintainability.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with customers, engineers, and stakeholders to define requirements, develop technical specifications, support integrations, and author system documentation.

Qualifications of the Software Engineer

• Active Secret Clearance
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university and 4+ years of IT and software engineering experience
• IAT II certifications (one of the following): CySA+, Security+, CCNA-Security, GSEC, SSCP
• Experience developing code in JavaScript and Python
• Experience implementing Agile/Scrum methodology
• Experience implementing DISA STIGs
• Object oriented design within CI/CD DevSecOps and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience developing software in a DoD environment

Compensation of the Software Engineer

• Total compensation based on experience level - $125,000-$135,000 **based on experience level**
• Full Benefits: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, and Vision, 401k
• Certification reimbursement
• Long-term, fully funded program

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