Sr. Software Engineer

Unity Compass; Alexandria (VA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Unity Compass is seeking a highly motivated Senior Software Engineer to lead the design and development of mission-driven GEOINT software solutions. You will deliver secure, scalable, cloud-native applications that support critical decision-making and mission effectiveness in classified environments.

You will mentor engineers, drive DevSecOps practices, and oversee containerized applications with Docker and Kubernetes, ensuring RMF/STIG compliance and collaboration with analysts, UI/UX

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field; 8–12 years of relevant experience or Master’s with 6–10 years.
• US citizenship required per contract.
• Experience developing secure, scalable software in cloud environments.
• Proficient with web, OO programming, and modern frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-stack development of enterprise GEOINT applications.
• Design secure, scalable microservices in AWS GovCloud or similar.
• Mentor junior/mid engineers and conduct code reviews.
• Implement DevSecOps pipelines, containers, and IaC tooling.
• Collaborate with analysts, UI/UX, DevOps, and product owners.
• Ensure security and accreditation standards (RMF, STIGs) are met.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field

Master’s degree

Tools

Python

Java

JavaScript

Go

React

Angular

Vue.js

jQuery

Spring Boot

Django

Node.js

Flask

Svelte

AWS

Azure

Git

Docker

Kubernetes

RMF

STIGs

Job description

• [e-mail]
• Job Type: On-site
• Clearance Required: Top Secret/SCI
• Pay Range: $90,000 - $175,000

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Software Engineer to lead the design and development of mission-driven software solutions supporting geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) operations. This role focuses on delivering secure, scalable, and cloud-native applications that enable critical decision-making and enhance mission effectiveness.

As a senior technical leader, you will oversee the development of modern, containerized applications within classified cloud environments. You will mentor junior engineers, collaborate closely with mission stakeholders, and help drive continuous improvements in DevSecOps practices and software delivery processes.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead full-stack software development of enterprise applications and services supporting our customer’s GEOINT mission.
• Design and implement secure, scalable microservices in cloud environments such as AWS GovCloud or C2S.
• Guide and mentor junior and mid-level engineers, enforce code quality, and lead peer reviews.
• Build and deploy applications using DevSecOps pipelines, container orchestration, and Infrastructure-as-Code tools.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including analysts, UI/UX designers, DevOps engineers, and product owners.
• Translate mission requirements into technical implementations that meet security, performance, and scalability needs.
• Ensure compliance with our customer and IC cybersecurity and accreditation standards (e.g., RMF, STIGs).

Basic Qualifications:

• US citizenship is required per contract.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field and 8-12 years of prior relevant experience or Master’s with 6-10 years of prior relevant experience.
• Strong proficiency with the following technologies:
  • Web: HTML, CSS, JSON, Ajax, and REST APIs
  • Object-oriented Programming: Python, Java, or JavaScript.
  • Advanced Programming: Go
  • Front-end and Back-end Frameworks: React, Angular, Vue.js, jQuery, Spring Boot, Django, Node.js, Flask, or Svelte.
  • Cloud Development: AWS, Azure, or similar cloud platforms
  • Relational Database: MySQL, PostgreSQL, or SQL Server
  • Operating System: Windows, Linux
  • Version Control System: Git
• Deep understanding of modern software design patterns and coding standards.
• Experience architecting, developing, and delivering complex software systems into production.
• Hands-on experience developing containerized applications with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience deploying to and developing in classified cloud environments (e.g., C2S, AWS GovCloud).
• Familiarity with DevSecOps tools and practices (e.g., GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins, SonarQube, Nexus, Terraform).
• Solid understanding of Agile methodologies and secure software lifecycle principles.
• Strong, self-motivated desire to learn new programming languages, tools, frameworks, and techniques.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Frontend Web Development: UI/UX
• NoSQL Database: OpenSearch/Elasticsearch.
• Multi-cloud architectures: AWS, IBM, Google, Azure, and Oracle.
• Specific AWS Services: S3, SQS, SNS, EC2, CloudFormation and RDS.
• Knowledge of geospatial data formats, tools, and standards (e.g., OGC, GeoServer, PostGIS, ESRI).
• Experience with IC enterprise environments and tools (e.g., Keycloak, Vault, CloudFormation)
• Certifications such as AWS Certified Developer, CISSP, Security+, SAFe Agile or similar.