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Software Engineer Level 3

Markon

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Job Requirements

Fort Meade, MD
Top Secret/SCI Full Scope Polygraph
Career Level not specified
$230,000 - $250,000

Job Description

Markon is seeking a Software Engineer 3 to support the Fort Meade customer as part of the MT&E team. This role focuses on the design, development, and deployment of cloud-native applications and services within AWS environments. The position leverages AWS managed services to build scalable, resilient, and secure solutions that support mission-critical operations. This role works closely with engineers, architects, and stakeholders to modernize systems, automate processes, and deliver innovative capabilities in support of evolving mission requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, test, and maintain cloud-native software applications and services
  • Develop solutions utilizing AWS managed services and cloud-native architectures
  • Support system modernization, automation, and application migration efforts
  • Develop and maintain APIs, microservices, and backend application components
  • Collaborate with engineers, architects, and stakeholders to define requirements and implement technical solutions
  • Optimize application performance, scalability, security, and reliability within AWS environments
  • Participate in Agile development activities, including sprint planning, code reviews, testing, and deployment
  • Troubleshoot and resolve software defects, integration challenges, and performance issues
  • Develop and maintain technical documentation and software artifacts
  • Support system integration, deployment, and sustainment activities


Qualifications

Required Qualifications
  • Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph with this Customer.
  • Bachelor's degree and 20+ years of software engineering experience
  • Experience developing applications within AWS cloud environments
  • Experience utilizing AWS managed services to build scalable and resilient solutions
  • Strong software development experience in one or more modern programming languages such as Java, Python, or JavaScript
  • Experience developing RESTful APIs, microservices, and cloud-native applications
  • Experience working in Agile development environments
  • Experience with source code management and CI/CD practices
  • Strong understanding of cloud architecture, application security, and software design principles
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with serverless architectures and AWS services such as Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, S3, ECS, EKS, or Step Functions
  • Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation
  • Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
  • Experience supporting Intelligence Community mission systems and cloud modernization initiatives
  • Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and automated deployment pipelines


Salary Range

USD $230,000.00 - USD $250,000.00 /Yr.

The Markon pay range for this position 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.

Overview

Eager to join a team where your skills are valued, your growth is nurtured, and your impact is profound? Look no further than Markon, a premier consulting firm deeply dedicated to advancing our nation's most critical missions.

At Markon, we don't just offer jobs - we offer opportunities for personal and professional transformation. Empowering our employees to lead, innovate, and excel, we foster an environment where new ideas are not just welcomed but celebrated. As a perennial Washington Post Top Workplace, we prioritize the well-being and success of our team members, ensuring they can bring their best selves to work.

Headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, Markon has garnered national recognition for our unwavering dedication to excellence in serving the intelligence community, as well as federal civilian and defense agencies. Our growing reach extends across 17 states, 116 countries, and 5 continents, where our team of dynamic professionals collaborates to deliver unparalleled program and project management services.

Markon values people and the tremendous impact each individual can make - which is why we're consistently recognized as one of the best places to work in federal government consulting. Here, you can help solve the nation's most important challenges, surrounded by colleagues who help you grow, advance, and succeed. We are deeply dedicated to what matters - bringing out the best in each other to advance our clients' missions.

Join us and make a meaningful impact.

Markon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Benefits Offered : Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Training and Tuition Assistance, Paid Time Off, and Holidays.
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Markon is a national consulting firm with a federal government focus, specializing in enterprise technology, business operations, and critical infrastructure for the intelligence community and civilian and defense agencies. Our team helps solve the nation’s most important challenges with expertise, resilience, and our award-winning culture. Markon brings a fresh approach and deep dedication to what matters most – supporting our people and advancing our clients’ missions. Markon is a portfolio company of Sterling Investment Partners.

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Job Category
IT - Software
Clearance Level
Top Secret/SCI
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Markon