Software Engineer II with Security Clearance

Black Eagle Defense; Hanover (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Eagle Defense in Hanover, MD is seeking a Software Engineer II to design, develop, and enhance sophisticated software systems across data processing, real-time, and integrated platforms. You will lead technically while remaining hands-on.

The role demands strong coding skills in C/C++, Java, Python, and C#, plus experience with Windows/UNIX environments and modern DevOps practices. A Bachelor’s degree and extensive relevant experience are required; you will mentor teams and help set

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• 14+ years of experience in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity.

Responsibilities

• Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance specifications.
• Design, code and modify software to add new features or improve performance.
• Lead and coordinate software development teams, ensuring adherence to project standards.
• Develop and implement complex algorithms with strict performance constraints.
• Implement and recommend improvements to documentation and software development processes.
• Coordinate software system installations and verify operational readiness.

Skills

C/C++

Java

Python

C#

Software architecture

Team leadership

CI/CD

DevOps tooling

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field

Tools

Artifactory

Docker

Terraform

Ansible

Packer

Jenkins

Bamboo

Job description

Job Description As a Software Engineer II, you will design, develop, and enhance sophisticated software systems that tackle complex technical challenges ranging from large-scale data processing and advanced algorithms to real-time systems and integrated business platforms. You'll take on leadership responsibilities, guiding teams, setting technical direction and ensuring quality while still engaging in hands-on development.

Required Skills

Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance specifications.

• Design, code and modify software to add new features or improve performance.
• Integrate existing software into new or updated systems and environments.
• Debug software and resolve defects.
• Develop and implement algorithms that are complex and include strict performance or timing constraints.
• Build applications using programming languages such as C, C++, C#, Java and Python.
• Develop for Windows and UNIX environments, including scripting and automation.
• Oversee and coordinate software development teams, ensuring adherence to project standards.
• Perform quality control and reviews of team deliverables.
• Implement and recommend improvements to documentation and software development processes.
• Design and implement complex database interfaces and data queries.
• Lead the development and execution of test procedures.
• Collaborate with system and hardware engineers to gather requirements and resolve integration challenges.
• Use DevOps and CI/CD tools such as Artifactory, Docker, Terraform, Ansible, Packer, Jenkins and Bamboo.
• Coordinate software system installations and verify operational readiness.
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field. Equivalent work experience may be considered.
• Minimum fourteen (14) years experience in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity.