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Top Secret/SCI
Full Scope Polygraph
IT - Software
Fort Meade, MD (On-Site/Office)
Software Engineer Level 1
Mid-Level | $130,000–$153,000 | Fort Meade, MD | Active TS/SCI with Full-Scope Polygraph
Drive innovation through code. Build software that empowers national defense. Join a mission that matters at Caribou Thunder.
A Day in the Life – What You’ll Do
• Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance specifications for critical systems.
• Design, develop, and modify software to introduce new features, correct errors, or improve performance.
• Debug and troubleshoot existing code to ensure system reliability and functional accuracy.
• Integrate existing software into new or evolving environments, maintaining stability and compatibility.
• Develop and implement complex database interfaces and queries to support mission applications.
• Design and apply scientific algorithms and models to forecast and validate software performance.
• Assist with developing and executing test procedures for software components and solutions.
• Author and review technical documentation to maintain traceability and knowledge management.
• Serve as a team lead as needed, guiding development efforts across the software lifecycle.
• Collaborate with engineers and end-users to refine performance metrics, data usage, and architectural needs.
• Contribute to DevOps implementation using modern CI/CD pipelines and container-based deployment tools.
Is This You?
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a related discipline from an accredited institution
• Experience: 7+ years of relevant software engineering experience; OR 11+ years without a degree
• Clearance: Active Top Secret/SCI with Full-Scope Polygraph
• Traits: Technically versatile, solution-oriented, and collaborative with a strong sense of mission ownership
Core Skills
Required:
• Proficiency in C, C++, C#, Java, and Python for developing Windows or UNIX applications
• Experience designing and implementing complex algorithms and system models
• Skilled in writing and reviewing technical documentation and code analysis
• Proven ability to lead and coordinate development teams across software projects
• Experience in debugging, modifying, and enhancing software to align with evolving mission needs
Preferred:
• Expertise in DevOps technologies: Artifactory, Docker, Terraform, Ansible, Packer
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins and Bamboo
• Strong knowledge of system integration, database performance, and secure coding practices
• Familiarity with system analysis workflows, user interaction models, and high-availability environments
Bonus: Passion for engineering excellence and the ability to adapt legacy systems into modern, scalable, mission-focused solutions
📝 If this sounds like you, we’d love to talk. Apply today and build something that matters.
Who is Caribou Thunder?
Building Tomorrow, Grounded in Legacy
Caribou Thunder is a Woman, Native American, Minority Owned, WOSB, SDB, SBA, and HUBZone Certified small business. For decades, we’ve been at the forefront of delivering engineering excellence to national security programs. Trusted by the DoD, we develop and support mission-critical systems that protect our nation. At Caribou Thunder, we fuse tradition and innovation — with a deep sense of purpose rooted in integrity and service.
Why Caribou Thunder?
Empowering You and Your Family
• Premium Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance – Care for you and your family
• 401(k) with 6% Company Match – Invest in your future
• Flexible Paid Time Off – Recharge when you need it
• Competitive Salaries + Shift Differentials
• Education & Certification Reimbursement – Grow your skills
• Work-Life Balance – We prioritize your well-being
• Military Leave Support – We honor and support service members
• Indigenous Minds Non-Profit Engagement – Empowering youth for careers in national security
Mid-Level | $130,000–$153,000 | Fort Meade, MD | Active TS/SCI with Full-Scope Polygraph
Drive innovation through code. Build software that empowers national defense. Join a mission that matters at Caribou Thunder.
A Day in the Life – What You’ll Do
• Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance specifications for critical systems.
• Design, develop, and modify software to introduce new features, correct errors, or improve performance.
• Debug and troubleshoot existing code to ensure system reliability and functional accuracy.
• Integrate existing software into new or evolving environments, maintaining stability and compatibility.
• Develop and implement complex database interfaces and queries to support mission applications.
• Design and apply scientific algorithms and models to forecast and validate software performance.
• Assist with developing and executing test procedures for software components and solutions.
• Author and review technical documentation to maintain traceability and knowledge management.
• Serve as a team lead as needed, guiding development efforts across the software lifecycle.
• Collaborate with engineers and end-users to refine performance metrics, data usage, and architectural needs.
• Contribute to DevOps implementation using modern CI/CD pipelines and container-based deployment tools.
Is This You?
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a related discipline from an accredited institution
• Experience: 7+ years of relevant software engineering experience; OR 11+ years without a degree
• Clearance: Active Top Secret/SCI with Full-Scope Polygraph
• Traits: Technically versatile, solution-oriented, and collaborative with a strong sense of mission ownership
Core Skills
Required:
• Proficiency in C, C++, C#, Java, and Python for developing Windows or UNIX applications
• Experience designing and implementing complex algorithms and system models
• Skilled in writing and reviewing technical documentation and code analysis
• Proven ability to lead and coordinate development teams across software projects
• Experience in debugging, modifying, and enhancing software to align with evolving mission needs
Preferred:
• Expertise in DevOps technologies: Artifactory, Docker, Terraform, Ansible, Packer
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins and Bamboo
• Strong knowledge of system integration, database performance, and secure coding practices
• Familiarity with system analysis workflows, user interaction models, and high-availability environments
Bonus: Passion for engineering excellence and the ability to adapt legacy systems into modern, scalable, mission-focused solutions
📝 If this sounds like you, we’d love to talk. Apply today and build something that matters.
Who is Caribou Thunder?
Building Tomorrow, Grounded in Legacy
Caribou Thunder is a Woman, Native American, Minority Owned, WOSB, SDB, SBA, and HUBZone Certified small business. For decades, we’ve been at the forefront of delivering engineering excellence to national security programs. Trusted by the DoD, we develop and support mission-critical systems that protect our nation. At Caribou Thunder, we fuse tradition and innovation — with a deep sense of purpose rooted in integrity and service.
Why Caribou Thunder?
Empowering You and Your Family
• Premium Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance – Care for you and your family
• 401(k) with 6% Company Match – Invest in your future
• Flexible Paid Time Off – Recharge when you need it
• Competitive Salaries + Shift Differentials
• Education & Certification Reimbursement – Grow your skills
• Work-Life Balance – We prioritize your well-being
• Military Leave Support – We honor and support service members
• Indigenous Minds Non-Profit Engagement – Empowering youth for careers in national security
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