Software Engineer (IS) Level I (TS/SCI POLY)

Staffed4U

Laurel (MD)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance
PTO 25 days
Training opportunities
Holidays & time off

Job summary

Staffed4U is seeking an experienced Software Engineer I to join a secure, mission-critical development team in Laurel, MD. The role focuses on designing, developing, testing, and maintaining enterprise applications across Linux and Windows environments, with explicit emphasis on Java and .NET technologies.

The ideal candidate will contribute across the full software lifecycle, bring strong containerization experience with Docker, and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline.
  • Additional applicable software engineering experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.
  • 7+ years of software engineering experience supporting programs of similar scope and complexity.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze user requirements to develop software design and performance specifications.
  • Design, develop, and enhance new and existing software applications.
  • Debug software, identify defects, and implement effective solutions.
  • Integrate software into new or existing operating environments.
  • Develop and maintain data queries for databases and data repositories.
  • Design and implement complex database interfaces and repository queries.
  • Write, review, and maintain software and system documentation.
  • Recommend improvements to software development processes, standards, and documentation.
  • Collaborate with software engineers and technical teams throughout the development lifecycle.
  • Provide technical leadership appropriate to the software development process and project requirements.

Skills

Java
C#/.NET
Spring Boot
Spring MVC
Hibernate
Log4J
Git
Gradle
Bash scripting
RPM packaging
PowerShell
Docker
Docker Compose
Windows
Linux

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline

Tools

Docker
Gradle
Git

Job description

Software Engineer (IS) Level I (TS/SCI POLY)
  • Laurel, MD
  • Computer/Software

Location: Laurel, MD
Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite
Clearance Required: Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Software Engineer I to join a collaborative engineering team supporting mission-critical software development in a secure environment. This role involves designing, developing, integrating, testing, and maintaining enterprise software applications while contributing to every phase of the software development lifecycle.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in Java and .NET development, experience working across Linux and Windows environments, and a passion for building reliable, scalable software solutions using modern development tools and containerization technologies.

Key Responsibilities
  • Analyze user requirements to develop software design and performance specifications.
  • Design, develop, and enhance new and existing software applications.
  • Debug software, identify defects, and implement effective solutions.
  • Integrate software into new or existing operating environments.
  • Develop and maintain data queries for databases and data repositories.
  • Design and implement complex database interfaces and repository queries.
  • Write, review, and maintain software and system documentation.
  • Recommend improvements to software development processes, standards, and documentation.
  • Collaborate with software engineers and technical teams throughout the development lifecycle.
  • Provide technical leadership appropriate to the software development process and project requirements.
Required Qualifications
Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline.
  • Additional applicable software engineering experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.
Experience
  • Minimum of 7 years of software engineering experience supporting programs of similar scope, complexity, and technical requirements.
Required Technical Skills
  • Java
  • C#/.NET
  • Experience with Java technologies including:
    • Spring Boot
    • Spring MVC
    • Hibernate
    • Log4J
  • Experience using version control and build tools including:
    • Git
    • Gradle
  • Experience working in both Linux and Windows environments, including:
    • Bash scripting
    • RPM packaging
    • PowerShell scripting
  • Experience with Docker, including:
    • Building and running container images
    • Creating Dockerfiles
    • Docker Compose
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with web application development.
  • Experience working with MySQL databases.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions.
  • Experience with GitHub Packages.
  • Experience packaging applications for Windows environments (MSI, portable ZIP, etc.).
  • Familiarity with Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL).
  • Knowledge of PKI infrastructure and X.509 certificates.
  • Experience developing and maintaining unit tests.
  • Strong understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
Technical Environment
  • Java
  • Spring Boot
  • Spring MVC
  • Hibernate
  • Log4J
  • C#/.NET
  • Git
  • Gradle
  • Docker
  • Docker Compose
  • Bash
  • Windows
  • PowerShell
  • MySQL
  • GitHub Actions
  • PKI
  • X.509 Certificates
  • Windows WSL
Clearance Requirement
  • Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance with Full Scope Polygraph is required. U.S. citizenship is required to maintain the clearance.
Benefits & Total Compensation

Compensation & Retirement

  • Highly competitive base salary
  • Performance-based bonus opportunities
  • 401(k) and Roth retirement plans with up to 10% profit-sharing contribution
  • 25 days of paid time off annually
  • PTO buy-back program
  • 11 paid holidays annually (with flexible scheduling options)
  • 3 additional paid site closure days per year
  • Paid parental leave:
    • 8 weeks childbirth leave for birthing parent
    • 4 weeks bonding leave for all parents (birth or adoption)

Health & Insurance

  • 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and eligible dependents
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (medical, dependent care, limited purpose)
  • Company-paid basic life insurance
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage

Education & Professional Development

  • Unlimited company-funded training courses and industry conferences
  • Education assistance and continuing education support
  • Up to 5 paid training days per year

Additional Benefits

  • Company-provided apparel
  • Regular company-sponsored events, including family-friendly gatherings and social events
  • Annual holiday celebration

Benefits are subject to change based on contract and organizational policies.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to work on mission-critical software systems in a highly collaborative engineering environment. You'll contribute to the development of secure, high-performance applications while working with modern technologies, containerized deployments, and industry best practices. If you're passionate about solving complex technical challenges and delivering impactful software solutions, this role offers the opportunity to grow your career while supporting meaningful national security missions.

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