X-Midas Developer

The Ed Wallach Search Group; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ed Wallach Search Group is seeking an experienced X-Midas software developer to join an employee-owned team. With 7+ years of hands-on X-Midas development, you will contribute to the baseline used across the Intelligence Community, while leading feature work and modernization efforts.

You will design CI/CD pipelines, improve performance and stability, and mentor junior developers in a collaborative, multi-site Agile environment. Active TS clearance is required or TS/SCI preferred.

Qualifications

• Active TS clearance required, TS/SCI preferred.
• 7+ years of hands-on X-Midas application development experience.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Strong software development experience in C++ and Python, with additional language experience preferred.
• Experience building, deploying, and maintaining production software systems.
• Experience creating, testing, and validating X-Midas modules against design specifications.
• Proficient with Linux/Unix (Rocky, RHEL, or similar).
• Knowledge of version control using Git.
• Ability to work in a cross-functional team using Agile methods.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to sustainment, feature development, and modernization of the X-Midas baseline used across the Intelligence Community.
• Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines for reliable, repeatable software delivery.
• Identify opportunities to improve system performance, architecture, and operational stability with minimal disruption to ongoing programs.
• Collaborate with a small, experienced engineering team across multiple sites to guide technical direction and mentor junior developers.

Skills

X-Midas

C++

Python

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Git

CI/CD tools

Job description

Location: Sarasota, FL

Security Clearance: TOP SECRET

We are seeking an experienced X-Midas software developer with 7+ years of hands-on development of X-Midas based applications to join our employee owned team and contribute to the ongoing development of the X-Midas baseline used across the Intelligence Community.

The ideal candidate brings deep X-Midas expertise, drive, adaptability, and a collaborative mindset to a team delivering mission-critical software solutions.

What You’ll Do

• Contribute to the ongoing sustainment, feature development, and modernization of the X-Midas baseline used across the Intelligence Community
• Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines for reliable, repeatable software delivery
• Identify opportunities to improve system performance, architecture, and operational stability with minimal disruption to ongoing programs
• Collaborate with a small, experienced engineering team across multiple sites to guide technical direction and mentor junior developers

Required Qualifications

• Active TS clearance required, TS/SCI preferred
• 7+ years of hands‑on X-Midas application development experience
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field
• Strong software development experience in C++ and Python required, with additional experience in other languages preferred
• Experience building, deploying, and maintaining production software systems
• Experience creating, testing, and validating X-Midas modules and components against design specifications
• Proficient with Linux/Unix (Rocky, RHEL, or similar)
• Knowledge of version control using Git
• Ability to work within a collaborative, cross‑functional team using Agile methods
• Strong problem‑solving, collaboration, and communication skills

Bonus Points

Signal Processing & DSP Background

• Experience with DSP software applications and techniques such as signal detection, spectrum monitoring, or geolocation (not required, but a valuable differentiator)
• Familiarity with software testing, debugging, and performance tuning in complex multi‑language signal processing environments

Software Engineering & DevOps

• Knowledge of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and continuous deployment
• Experience analyzing existing systems, understanding dependencies, and implementing changes with minimal disruption to ongoing operations
• Knowledge of shell scripting and automation

Security & Compliance

• Applied security best practices and compliance requirements in classified or government environments
• Active TS/SCI with willingness to take a polygraph exam