Software Integration Engineer – Skill Level 2

Kaizen Approach, Inc.; Maryland; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium healthcare

401k and profit sharing

Paid training

4 weeks of PTO

11 holidays

Job summary

Kaizen Approach, Inc. is seeking a Software Integration Engineer to ensure high performance computers run effectively for mission operations. This role will support and integrate software across UNIX, Linux, and Windows, involving troubleshooting and maintaining reliable system performance.

The ideal candidate will have experience with object-oriented programming and Linux shell scripting, alongside an active TS/SCI clearance. The company values team well-being, offering a robust benefits package that includes competitive compensation and 4 weeks of PTO.

Qualifications

• Support and operate across UNIX, Linux, and Windows systems.
• Develop or support software using object-oriented programming languages.
• Integrate, install, and support COTS/GOTS software in a heterogeneous OS environment.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, maintain, and coordinate software integration.
• Work in a secure environment supporting critical mission objectives.

Skills

Customer support for high performance computing software

Linux shell scripting

Object-oriented programming (C, C++, Java)

Python programming

Configuration management tools

Multi-threaded software support

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 11 years of experience

Job description

Kaizen Approach is currently seeking a Software Integration Engineer to provide customer-facing support for high performance computing software in operational environments. In this role, you will ensure High Performance Computers continue to run effectively in support of mission operations. You will support and integrate software across UNIX, Linux, and Windows systems, including desktop applications, servers, and networked environments. This position involves troubleshooting, maintaining, and coordinating software integration to sustain reliable system performance. You will work in a secure environment supporting critical mission objectives.

Requirements

• Must have the ability to provide customer support for high performance computing software to enable High Performance Computers to continue running in operational environments in support of the mission.
• Must possess the ability to support and operate across UNIX, Linux, and Windows systems, including desktop applications, servers, and network environments required for mission execution.
• Must be capable of performing Linux shell scripting and applying structured troubleshooting skills to diagnose and resolve issues.
• Must have the ability to develop or support software using object-oriented programming languages such as C, C++, and Java, and to work with the GCC compiler as required by the position.
• Must possess the ability to develop or support Python programming and additional scripting languages such as Perl or JavaScript as required by the position.
• Must be capable of supporting multi-threaded software, parallel processing, and middleware or enterprise technologies such as CORBA and J2EE as required by the position.
• Must have the ability to apply working knowledge of configuration management tools and perform system installation activities, including working with HPC government off-the-shelf scheduler and resource management software.
• Must have six (6) years of demonstrable experience integrating, installing, configuring, upgrading, compiling, and supporting COTS/GOTS software in a heterogeneous operating system environment.
• Must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, or eleven (11) years of relevant software integration experience if a degree is not held.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph is required.

Salary Range

A variety of factors can impact the final salary offered, including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and wage rates, relevant work experience, specialized skills and competencies, education, and certifications.

About Kaizen Approach

At Kaizen Approach, we truly care about our team, offering flexibility for a balanced life, competitive compensation, and a robust benefits package that supports you and your family. We prioritize well-being with premium healthcare, financial and family support, retirement planning, and ongoing learning. With 4 weeks of PTO, 11 holidays, gifted 401k, profit sharing, and paid training, we’re committed to your growth and happiness — both at work and beyond.

Kaizen Approach is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.