Software Engineer IV with Security Clearance

VTG; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Byte Systems, a VTG subsidiary, seeks a Senior Software Engineer/Team Lead in Herndon, VA to guide a cross-functional Agile Scrum team building containerized systems. This on-site role emphasizes architecture, Java, Python, SQL, and Linux skills to deliver reliable software products.

Candidates should have 2+ years leading teams of 3-5 engineers and 2+ years in Java, Python, SQL, and Unix/Linux; Security+ or equivalent certification is a plus. TS/CI poly may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience leading 3–5 engineers in containerized apps.
• Strong Java, Python, SQL and Unix/Linux expertise.
• Familiarity with NiFi and cross-domain systems.
• Security+ or equivalent certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture and design across a cross-functional team.
• Develop in containerized environments, using Kubernetes/OpenShift.
• Collaborate in Agile Scrum with stakeholders.
• Ensure system security and testing readiness.

Skills

Team leadership

Software architecture

Java

Python

SQL

Shell scripting

Unix/Linux

JavaScript

Security+ or equivalent

NiFi

Cross-domain systems

Education

Bachelor's degree with 9 years experience or Master's with 7

Tools

Kubernetes

OpenShift

Job description

Overview Byte Systems, a subsidiary of VTG, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer/Team Lead to join our diverse team at our Herndon, VA, office. The candidate will work within a cross-functional Agile Scrum Team primarily focusing on building and maintaining systems running in a containerized environment. This position is 100% on-site. What will you do? Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience leading a team of 3-5 engineers developing an application that runs in a containerized environment, ideally Kubernetes/OpenShift based.
• 2+ years of experience with software architecture/design
• 2+ years of experience with Java
• 2+ years of experience with Python
• 2+ years of experience with SQL
• 2+ years of experience with Shell Script
• 4+ years of experience with Unix/Linux Preferred Qualifications
• 2 years of experience with JavaScript
• Security+ or equivalent certification and willingness to serve as a privileged user supporting deployed systems testing
• Familiarity with NiFi
• Experience with cross-domain systems Do you have what it takes?
• A Bachelor's degree with 9 years of relevant experience OR a Master's degree with 7 years of relevant experience; an additional 4 years of experience maybe considered in lieu of a degree requirement
• TS/SCI with current CI poly to start Pay Range: VTG's estimated starting pay range is $180,000-$230,000 annually, which is a general guideline for the geographic location. When extending an offer, VTG also considers work experience, education, skill level, market considerations and may possibly include contractual requirements which may cause an offer to fall outside of this range.