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Top Secret
$160,000 - $195,000
Polygraph
IT - Software
Gaithersburg, MD (On-Site/Office)
Software Engineer SME
Location: Gaithersburg, Maryland
Clearance: Top Secret with the ability to obtain SCI and a Polygraph
Schedule: Full Time
Travel: No
Remote: No Remote
We are Ennoble First. The people supporting and securing some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects across the country. We ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work has meaning and impact on the world around us, but also on us, and that's important. Ennoble First is your place. You make it your own by embracing autonomy, seizing opportunity, and being trusted to deliver your best every day. We think. We act. We deliver.
Program Overview
This position supports a newly awarded five-year effort delivering modern, mission-critical software capabilities to a national security customer. The program leverages Agile development, DevSecOps practices, and cloud-native technologies to build and enhance scalable enterprise solutions supporting critical mission operations.
Engineers on this effort will work with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and deploy impactful capabilities while helping shape the architecture and technical direction of a long-term, high-visibility program.
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly experienced, hands-on Full-Stack Software Engineer to serve as a senior technical leader within our engineering organization. This role is responsible for designing, developing, and delivering robust, scalable software solutions while providing day-to-day technical leadership across development efforts.
The ideal candidate combines deep object-oriented programming expertise with strong backend engineering capability, front-end proficiency, and DevOps maturity. This individual will lead by example-contributing high-quality code, guiding design decisions, mentoring engineers, and ensuring delivery of secure, maintainable, and performant systems across the full software development lifecycle.
Primary Responsibilities
• Object-Oriented Programming: Design, develop, test, troubleshoot, and maintain scalable software applications using strong object-oriented design principles.
• REST API Development: Architect, implement, and maintain robust RESTful services to support application functionality and system integrations.
• Front-End Development: Develop and maintain responsive front-end components to enable intuitive user experiences.
• Database Development: Design and optimize complex SQL queries; contribute to database schema design and performance tuning.
• Linux Environments: Develop, deploy, and troubleshoot applications within Linux-based environments.
• CI/CD Pipelines: Design, maintain, and improve GitLab CI/CD pipelines to support automated build, test, and deployment processes.
• Technical Leadership: Provide hands-on mentorship through code reviews, architectural discussions, and technical guidance to elevate overall team performance.
• System Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve complex cross-stack issues spanning application, database, and infrastructure layers.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with product owners, engineers, and stakeholders to translate requirements into effective technical solutions.
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field with 12-15 years of relevant experience or Master's degree with 10-13 years of relevant experience.
• Java or Python: Advanced professional experience designing and implementing enterprise-level applications.
• REST APIs: Demonstrated experience designing and developing RESTful services.
• SQL: Advanced experience writing complex queries, optimizing performance, and working with relational databases.
• JavaScript: Professional experience developing front-end functionality.
• Linux: Strong working knowledge of Linux environments for development and deployment.
• GitLab: Hands-on experience designing and managing GitLab CI/CD pipelines.
• Containerization (Docker, OpenShift, or similar): Experience developing and deploying containerized applications.
Desired Qualifications
• Experience deploying and supporting applications in AWS environments.
• Experience with modern web frameworks.
• Experience with Spring Boot, PostgreSQL, Tomcat, or Maven
• Experience working in Agile development environments.
Pay Range
$160,000-$195,000
The Ennoble First pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
E-Verify
This employer participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that allows businesses to determine the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Ennoble First is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Ennoble First is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Ennoble First participates in E-Verify.
The information below will be listed on our website's careers landing page.
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E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. This business uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workforce.
Location: Gaithersburg, Maryland
Clearance: Top Secret with the ability to obtain SCI and a Polygraph
Schedule: Full Time
Travel: No
Remote: No Remote
We are Ennoble First. The people supporting and securing some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects across the country. We ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work has meaning and impact on the world around us, but also on us, and that's important. Ennoble First is your place. You make it your own by embracing autonomy, seizing opportunity, and being trusted to deliver your best every day. We think. We act. We deliver.
Program Overview
This position supports a newly awarded five-year effort delivering modern, mission-critical software capabilities to a national security customer. The program leverages Agile development, DevSecOps practices, and cloud-native technologies to build and enhance scalable enterprise solutions supporting critical mission operations.
Engineers on this effort will work with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and deploy impactful capabilities while helping shape the architecture and technical direction of a long-term, high-visibility program.
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly experienced, hands-on Full-Stack Software Engineer to serve as a senior technical leader within our engineering organization. This role is responsible for designing, developing, and delivering robust, scalable software solutions while providing day-to-day technical leadership across development efforts.
The ideal candidate combines deep object-oriented programming expertise with strong backend engineering capability, front-end proficiency, and DevOps maturity. This individual will lead by example-contributing high-quality code, guiding design decisions, mentoring engineers, and ensuring delivery of secure, maintainable, and performant systems across the full software development lifecycle.
Primary Responsibilities
• Object-Oriented Programming: Design, develop, test, troubleshoot, and maintain scalable software applications using strong object-oriented design principles.
• REST API Development: Architect, implement, and maintain robust RESTful services to support application functionality and system integrations.
• Front-End Development: Develop and maintain responsive front-end components to enable intuitive user experiences.
• Database Development: Design and optimize complex SQL queries; contribute to database schema design and performance tuning.
• Linux Environments: Develop, deploy, and troubleshoot applications within Linux-based environments.
• CI/CD Pipelines: Design, maintain, and improve GitLab CI/CD pipelines to support automated build, test, and deployment processes.
• Technical Leadership: Provide hands-on mentorship through code reviews, architectural discussions, and technical guidance to elevate overall team performance.
• System Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve complex cross-stack issues spanning application, database, and infrastructure layers.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with product owners, engineers, and stakeholders to translate requirements into effective technical solutions.
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field with 12-15 years of relevant experience or Master's degree with 10-13 years of relevant experience.
• Java or Python: Advanced professional experience designing and implementing enterprise-level applications.
• REST APIs: Demonstrated experience designing and developing RESTful services.
• SQL: Advanced experience writing complex queries, optimizing performance, and working with relational databases.
• JavaScript: Professional experience developing front-end functionality.
• Linux: Strong working knowledge of Linux environments for development and deployment.
• GitLab: Hands-on experience designing and managing GitLab CI/CD pipelines.
• Containerization (Docker, OpenShift, or similar): Experience developing and deploying containerized applications.
Desired Qualifications
• Experience deploying and supporting applications in AWS environments.
• Experience with modern web frameworks.
• Experience with Spring Boot, PostgreSQL, Tomcat, or Maven
• Experience working in Agile development environments.
Pay Range
$160,000-$195,000
The Ennoble First pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
E-Verify
This employer participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that allows businesses to determine the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Ennoble First is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Ennoble First is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Ennoble First participates in E-Verify.
The information below will be listed on our website's careers landing page.
EEO is the Law | Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination
www.dhs.gov/E-Verify
E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. This business uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workforce.
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At Ennoble First, we’re proud to serve and partner with leading federal agencies—including the DoD, NGA, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army, DIA, Department of State, and U.S. Cyber Command—as well as trusted industry innovators like AWS, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Booz Allen, CACI, Leidos, and Splunk. Together, we deliver secure, agile IT solutions that advance intelligence, defense, healthcare, and national security. What sets us apart is our people. We believe in empowering bold thinkers, fostering collaboration, and creating an environment where health, family, and work stay in balance. We embrace diverse perspectives, encourage innovation, and ensure every team member feels supported and connected. When you join Ennoble First, you’re not just filling a role—you’re becoming part of a community that values you, challenges you, and helps you grow while making an impact on missions of national importance.
