Sr. Software Engineer/System Engineer

NewGen Technologies; Maryland; On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

NewGen Technologies is seeking a highly experienced consulting professional for a DoD-focused productization effort. The role emphasizes independent operation, solution design leadership, and mentoring of team members through complex engagements.

Requirements include US citizenship, TS/SCI FSP clearance, and 12+ years of experience in software and cryptography. The ideal candidate will drive platform-enabling interfaces and cryptographic solutions across diverse environments.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship required.
• TS/SCI FSP Clearance required.
• 12+ years of working experience or 8 years with equivalent experience.
• BS in Computer Science or related field (or 8 years of equivalent work experience).

Responsibilities

• Lead solution design and implementation aspects of engagements to deliver high-quality software solutions within time and budget constraints.
• Act as the team lead on projects, providing coaching and feedback to develop team members.
• Consult with management of customer organizations and participate in business development activities.
• Develop and lead detailed solutions for moderately complex projects.

Skills

Java development

C/C++

Python/Go/Rust

Agile methodology

Cryptography

REST APIs

Cloud platforms

Team collaboration

Education

BS in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

OpenBao-based key management services

Job description

Software development effort currently underway for the productization of the Mission focused product suite to enable deployment and use beyond the current customer environment and across the broader DoD community. This is a multi-quarter effort extending through FY27 and will continue to evolve as requirements are refined in partnership with the productization team.

At a high level, this initiative requires us to "genericize" the current solution by removing our current customer-specific dependencies, abstracting environment-specific configurations, and developing interfaces that allow authorization workflows and key management operations to function across a variety of customer environments. This effort impacts all major components of the ecosystem, including clients, Portal, Proxy services, and OpenBao-based key management services.

Our Partner is seeking an experienced consulting professional who has a broad understanding of solutions, industry best practices, multiple business processes or technology designs within a product/technology family. Operate independently to provide quality work products to an engagement. May lead the solution design and implementation aspects of engagement(s) ensuring high quality, integrated software solutions within constraints of time and budget. Act as the team lead on projects, providing coaching, guidance and feedback to develop skills of team members. Effectively consults with management of customer organizations. Participate in business development activities. Develop and lead detailed solutions for moderately complex projects.

Software development effort currently underway for the productization of the Mission focused product suite to enable deployment and use beyond the current customer environment and across the broader DoD community. This is a multi-quarter effort extending through FY27 and will continue to evolve as requirements are refined in partnership with the productization team.

At a high level, this initiative requires us to "genericize" the current solution by removing our current customer‑specific dependencies, abstracting environment‑specific configurations, and developing interfaces that allow authorization workflows and key management operations to function across a variety of customer environments. This effort impacts all major components of the ecosystem, including clients, Portal, Proxy services, and OpenBao-based key management services.

Our Partner is seeking an experienced consulting professional who has a broad understanding of solutions, industry best practices, multiple business processes or technology designs within a product/technology family. Operate independently to provide quality work products to an engagement. May lead the solution design and implementation aspects of engagement(s) ensuring high quality, integrated software solutions within constraints of time and budget. Act as the team lead on projects, providing coaching, guidance and feedback to develop skills of team members. Effectively consults with management of customer organizations. Participate in business development activities. Develop and lead detailed solutions for moderately complex projects.

Requirements

• US Citizenship
• TS/SCI FSP Clearance
• 12+ years of working experience
• BS in Computer Science or related field (or 8 years of equivalent work experience)
• Ability to communicate effectively and build rapport with team members and clients

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as a contractor in the Intelligence Community
• Lead changes to build Encryption Libraries and Key Management Services
• Establish and apply best practices, to ensure successful implementation of solution designs through collaborative project team communication, planning documentation, system testing, and defect resolution
• Manage day‑to‑day efforts toward project accomplishments
• Participate in project planning and project status communications

Highly Desired Skills

• 8 or more years experience with Java development on both Linux and Windows platforms [OR] 8 or more years of experiences with C and/or C++
  • Proficiency in at least one additional high-level language, preferably Python, Go, or Rust
• 8 or more years experience withmodern software development management
• Deep understanding of Agile methodology
• 5 or more years of Cryptographic experience, with a good understanding of key management
• 5 ormore years of experience with REST APIs
• 2 years experience with cloud platforms, tools, and administration
• 5 more years Docker and Kubernetes experience
• Strong analytical troubleshooting and performance evaluation skills
• Must be an effective team member with strong communications skills and the ability to follow-through, stay motivated, and collaborate with all team members
• Ability to work in a matrix environment and partner with virtual teams
• Ability to work independently, multi‑task, and take ownership of various parts of a project or initiative
• Ability to work under pressure and manage to tight deadlines or unexpected changes in expectations or requirements

About Us

For more than 20 years, NewGen Technologies has solved our clients’ toughest IT challenges with integrity, security, and outstanding service by delivering both technology and talent. We have helped secure borders, have used artificial intelligence (AI) to fight terror, aided the identification of criminals, and have helped to prevent crime through the introduction of biometrics.Our team of Highly Cleared Specialists have hard‑to‑find skills and expertise in a wide spectrum of technologies to provide solutions that transform business processes and solve problems of national significance. #CJ