Software Engineer SME

Cornerstone Defense LLC; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Plans

Generous PTO Policy

401(k)

HSA and FSA options

Life and Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement and Training

Perks at Work Discount Program

Referral Program

Leads Generation Program

CollegeAmerica 529

Fitness Reimbursement Program

Travel Assistance

Norton Lifelock Benefit Solutions

Life Planning Financial & Legal Services

Job summary

Cornerstone Defense LLC seeks an experienced Software Engineer SME based in Herndon, VA. In this role, you will support a key government client in delivering Enterprise Computing engineering services with modern technology solutions, both on-site and via remote Cloud services.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 16 years of professional software development experience, proficiency in Java and C#, and hands-on experience in cloud environments. The position offers extensive benefits including medical plans, generous PTO, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 16 years of professional software development experience.
• Hands-on experience developing solutions in cloud environments.
• Strong understanding of DevOps practices and toolchain.

Responsibilities

• Recognize issues and identify facts.
• Define additional data needed and make assumptions.
• Develop new automation capabilities utilizing infrastructure as code.

Skills

Java

C#

React

Node.js

TypeScript

AWS

Azure

DevOps practices

Python

PowerShell

Education

Relevant vendor professional certifications

Tools

Jira

GitHub

Jenkins

Job description

Title: Software Engineer SME

Location: Herndon, VA

Clearance Required: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph

Benefits Overview

• Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
• Generous PTO Policy
• 401(k)
• HSA and FSA options
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement and Training
• Perks at Work Discount Program
• Referral Program
• Leads Generation Program
• CollegeAmerica 529
• Fitness Reimbursement Program
• Travel Assistance
• Norton Lifelock Benefit Solutions
• Life Planning Financial & Legal Services

Role Overview

Full Stack Software Developer supporting a key government customer delivering Enterprise Computing engineering services with modern technology solutions both on customer premises and via remote Cloud services. The role involves mission-focused administration, problem solving, solution design, and continuous integration/deployment.

Responsibilities

• Recognize issues and identify facts
• Define additional data needed, make assumptions as necessary
• Determine alternative approaches, evaluate alternatives, and make recommendations
• Alter assumptions and rework solutions as required and reflect on lessons learned
• Develop new automation capabilities utilizing infrastructure as code best practices
• Establish continuous integration/continuous delivery pipelines

Required Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• Minimum 16 years of professional software development experience
• Proficiency in Java and C#
• Experience with modern frameworks and technologies, such as React, Node.js, TypeScript, and .NET
• Hands‑on experience developing solutions in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, or Oracle)
• Strong understanding of DevOps practices and related tools (Jira, GitHub, Jenkins), including pipeline development, release management, and orchestration
• Proficiency with scripting languages, preferably Python or PowerShell
• Experience developing in both Windows and Linux environments
• Ability to work closely with stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver effective technical solutions
• Experience architecting, implementing, and maintaining solutions within cloud environments (e.g., AWS or Azure)
• Strong documentation skills, including developing concepts of operations and standards of practice for tiered maintenance support
• Ability to interface with senior leadership and provide regular status updates

Preferred Education, Experience and Certifications

• Ansible
• PowerShell
• Java
• Microsoft Certified Engineer
• Microsoft Certified Architect
• Other relevant vendor professional certifications, current within the past 3 to 5 years