Software Engineer Level 3 Fort Meade, MD TS/SCI with FULL SCOPE

SNS One, Inc.; Fort Meade (FL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

SNS One, Inc. is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to support mission-critical programs in a highly secure environment in Columbia, MD.

This senior role requires designing and developing scalable software, implementing high-performance algorithms, and integrating applications across cloud-native, containerized platforms with Kubernetes. Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph is required.

Qualifications

• 20 years of experience as a Software Engineer
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline
• Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph required

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance complex software systems and analytics pipelines.
• Design, code, test, and integrate software solutions from requirements.
• Implement high-performance algorithms and scalable software architectures.
• Analyze workflows and system performance to propose technical improvements.
• Review, test, and validate components for design and performance compliance.
• Investigate and resolve defects and operational issues.
• Create and maintain technical documentation and testing procedures.
• Participate in architecture discussions and hardware/software trade studies.

Skills

Scalable software design

High-performance algorithms

Cloud-native architectures

Kubernetes / containerization

Agile development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Tools

Kubernetes

Job description

Software Engineer

Location: Columbia, MD
Job Type: Full-Time
Experience Level: Senior
Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph Required
Salary Range: $150,000 - $250,000

Position Overview

SNS One is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to support mission-critical programs in a highly secure environment. The selected candidate will develop, maintain, and enhance complex software systems supporting large-scale data processing, advanced analytics, real-time operations, and enterprise applications. This role requires expertise in modern software engineering practices, Kubernetes-based platforms, automation, and secure software development methodologies.

The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience designing and developing scalable software solutions, implementing high-performance algorithms, integrating applications across diverse environments, and supporting cloud-native and containerized infrastructures.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance complex software systems, including processing-intensive analytics, real-time systems, large-scale data processing platforms, and business management information systems.
• Design, code, test, and integrate software solutions based on documented requirements and mission objectives.
• Design and implement complex data interfaces and execute queries against existing and proposed repositories to support data accessibility and system functionality.
• Develop and implement high-performance algorithms and scalable software architectures.
• Analyze workflows, business processes, and system performance to develop technical solutions and recommend improvements.
• Review, test, and validate software components to ensure compliance with design specifications and performance requirements.
• Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve software defects, performance issues, and operational problems.
• Create, review, and maintain technical documentation, software designs, and testing procedures.
• Participate in system architecture discussions, including hardware/software trade studies and design decisions.
• Evaluate and integrate Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) and Government Off-The-Shelf (GOTS) technologies when appropriate.
• Perform requirements analysis and decomposition from system-level requirements to individual software components.
• Collaborate with engineering teams, management, and customers to communicate technical solutions and project status.
• Support Agile development processes and participate in sprint planning, reviews, and documentation activities.

Required Qualifications

• Twenty (20) years of experience as a Software Engineer supporting programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline from an