Software Engineer II

Reflexive Concepts; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Reflexive Concepts seeks a Software Engineer II to design, develop, and maintain tools and services powering the CLEVERCHEMIST product suite, including GitLab, Artifactory, MinIO, GitLab Runner, Jupyter, and the SPARTANDESK Linux virtual desktop. The role collaborates with software developers, sysadmins, PMs, and mission customers to deliver seamless integrations that boost productivity.

Required skills include Linux CLI, scripting (Bash/Python/PHP), Java, IDEs with Atlassian SDK, IaC with

Qualifications

• Requires active TS/SCI + FS Polygraph.
• Master's degree in Computer Science or related discipline with 3 years SWE experience or Bachelor's with 5 years SWE experience or 7 years SWE experience.
• Experience in defense/programs of similar scope and complexity.

Skills

Linux CLI

Bash

Python

Java

CI/CD

GitLab

Docker

Ansible

Documentation

Git

Education

Master's degree in CS or related field

Bachelor's degree in CS or related field

7 years SWE experience

Tools

Atlassian SDK

GitLab CI

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Reflexive Concepts is seeking a skilled Software Engineer II to join our team! In this role, the engineer will design, develop, and maintain the tools and services that power the CLEVERCHEMIST product suite — including GitLab, Artifactory, MinIO, GitLab Runner, Jupyter, and the SPARTANDESK Linux virtual desktop. Working alongside software developers, system administrators, project managers, and mission customers, the engineer will deliver seamless integrations that boost productivity and streamline development workflows.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI + FS Polygraph
• Master's degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university, plus 3 years of experience as a SWE, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity OR
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university, plus 5 years of experience as a SWE, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity OR
• 7 years of experience as a SWE, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.

Required Skills + Experience

• Experience using the Linux CLI and Linux Tools
• Experience writing Bash/Python/PHP scripts to automate administrative tasks and workflows
• Recent software development experience using Java
• Experience using an integrated development environment such as the Atlassian plugin software developer kit (SDK)
• Experience with IaC principles and automation tools such as Ansible
• Experience creating documentation of configurations, procedures, and system changes
• Experience with CI/CD principles, methodologies, and tools such as GitLab CI
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker
• Experience with Git for source code management, branching strategies, and team collaboration

Desired Skills + Experience

• Experience with the Atlassian Tool Suite (JIRA, Confluence)
• Experience with sustaining mission applications deployed in a Linux environment
• Experience with interacting/training external customers