Software Engineer III

Ignite Digital Federal Services; South Carolina; On-site; USD 122,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Education stipends

Referral bonuses

Work with the U.S. federal government

Volunteer/community engagement

Great growth opportunities

Job summary

Ignite Digital is seeking a Software Engineer III in the Charleston, SC area to support a cybersecurity project for the U.S. Navy.

The role demands deep experience in designing, writing, testing, and optimizing complex software systems, with leadership in architecture evaluation and hands-on implementation. The ideal candidate will lead technical efforts, mentor teams, and ensure engineering standards across projects, while operating in a secure development environment aligned with RMF/ STIGs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or mathematics.
• Eligible for DoW TS/SCI upon hiring.
• At least five (5) years of directly related experience.
• Knowledge of full lifecycle application and systems development.
• Experience with software engineering, system programming, modeling, and database development.
• Ability to code in at least three modern programming languages.
• Experience with DoW or Federal programs.
• Familiarity with secure development environments, RMF, STIGs, Zero Trust.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all phases of software engineering, including design and optimization.
• Perform full lifecycle design and development with robust architecture.
• Assess system architecture and suggest modern development concepts.
• Define design specifications ensuring scalability and interface compatibility.
• Resolve complex interface and hardware/software compatibility issues.
• Conduct requirements analysis to support decisions.
• Research emerging technologies and evaluate impact on performance.
• Model systems and perform database design and testing.
• Create and maintain technical documentation and training materials.
• Support integration testing across operating systems and networks.
• Provide customer support for software issues and client meetings.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Leadership experience

Client communication

Programming languages

Education

BSc in CS or Mathematics

Tools

RMF

STIGs

Zero Trust

Job description

United States, South Carolina, Charleston

Ignite Digital enables national security agencies to accelerate decisions, elevate operational outcomes and achieve the outsized performance only an inside partner can deliver.

We combine mission experience, domain knowledge and technologyexpertisewith the things partners can only know by being there every day. When agencies need a combination of tech and touch, Ignite Digital creates outcome-driving partnerships and stands with agencies toaccomplishmissionobjectives.

Ignite Digital accelerates capability to the speed of every mission, deploying intelligent solutions and AI integration for faster, better transformation. Ignite delivers partnership beyond presentations to inspire the confidence to lead in a digital-forward world.

Ignite Digital. The Edge from Within.

Perks of Working at Ignite Digital:

• Competitive pay and benefits, including PTO
• Education stipends and referral bonuses
• Compelling work with the U.S. federal government
• Strong emphasis on volunteer and community engagement
• Opportunity to shape the future of our industry
• Supportive colleagues and management who invest in your growth

Ignite Digital is a missionfocused technology company delivering advanced software engineering, data modernization, AI/ML solutions, cybersecurity, and secure cloud technologies for Department of War and Federal partners. Our culture emphasizes technical excellence, innovation, and strong client partnerships. We are looking for a Software Engineer III in the Charleston, SC area to support a cybersecurity project for the U.S. Navy. The ideal candidate has deep experience designing, writing, testing, and optimizing complex software systems, and excels in technical leadership, architecture evaluation, and handson implementation. This position supports highimpact DoW programs and requires expertise in advanced system analysis, software engineering, and modern development methods.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in all phases of software operating system and application engineering, including design, analysis, modeling, development, and optimization at a highly technical level.
• Perform full lifecycle application system design and development, ensuring robust architectural decisions and adherence to engineering best practices.
• Assess system architecture and hardware limitations, and recommend new concepts, approaches, methodologies, and technologies for modern software development.
• Define complex design specifications and parameters, ensuring accuracy, scalability, and compatibility across hardware/software interfaces.
• Resolve complex interface design and hardware/software compatibility issues.
• Perform requirements acquisition, definition, and data analysis to support architectural and implementation decisions.
• Conduct research on emerging technologies and evaluate impacts on application execution and performance.
• Perform systems modeling, database analysis, design, implementation, and testing.
• Create, modify, and maintain technical documentation, including user guides, system documentation, and training materials.
• Conduct integration testing and support a variety of computer operating systems and network environments.
• Troubleshoot and provide customer support for software operating systems and application issues.
• Analyze and document client needs and requirements, participate in customer meetings, and deliver client presentations when required.
• Serve as a task or team lead, providing technical mentorship, enforcing engineering standards, and guiding development efforts from design through deployment.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or mathematics
• Candidate must be eligible for DoW TS/SCI upon hiring
• At least five (5) years of directly related experience in designing, writing, and testing computer programs or databases.
• Comprehensive knowledge of full lifecycle application and systems development principles, practices, and procedures.
• Experience with software engineering, system programming, modeling, analysis, and database development.
• Strong analytical and problemsolving skills
• Demonstrated ability to code in at least three different modern programming languages
• Experience supporting DoW or Federal programs
• Experience support Information and Operational Technologies
• Familiarity with secure development environments, RMF, STIGs, Zero Trust
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to both engineering teams and clients
• Proven ability to lead technical efforts or coordinate project delivery

Salary: $135k+ to align with education and experience.

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Ignite Digital is a Small Business committed to providing exceptional service to government agencies at competitive prices. The capabilities and experience of our staff and our extensive industry relationships distinguish Ignite Digital Services among government contractors.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

For individuals who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://bit.ly/2XqZoLM (CA) or https://bit.ly/3Eo922f (SC) or contact Human Resources. Ignite Digital Services will not make any posting or employment decision that does not comply with applicable laws relating to labor and employment, equal employment opportunity, employment eligibility requirements or related matters. Nor will Ignite Digital Services require, in a posting or otherwise, U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency in the U.S. as a condition of employment except as necessary to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or federal, state, or local government contract.

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Ignite Digital is a Small Business committed to providing exceptional service to government agencies at competitive prices. The capabilities and experience of our staff and our extensive industry relationships distinguish Ignite Digital Services among government contractors.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

For individuals who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://bit.ly/2XqZoLM (CA) or https://bit.ly/3Eo922f (SC) or contact Human Resources. Ignite Digital Services will not make any posting or employment decision that does not comply with applicable laws relating to labor and employment, equal employment opportunity, employment eligibility requirements or related matters. Nor will Ignite Digital Services require, in a posting or otherwise, U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency in the U.S. as a condition of employment except as necessary to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or federal, state, or local government contract.

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