Software Engineer L3 - TS/SCI with Poly required

Job Description:

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer (TS/SCI Cleared) to support mission-critical systems within the Intelligence Community. This role focuses on building and scaling distributed systems that support real-time data processing, service-oriented architectures, and containerized deployments in secure environments.

This is a high-visibility position on a growing program with strong technical leadership and competitive compensation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems using Python


• Build and integrate microservices leveraging gRPC and Protocol Buffers


• Deploy and manage applications in Kubernetes environments using Helm


• Develop and optimize CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI/CD


• Work with distributed data stores and messaging systems (MongoDB, Etcd, Elasticsearch, RabbitMQ)


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile development environment


• Support system performance tuning, debugging, and operational readiness in classified environments

Required Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI clearance (or higher)


• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field


• 20+ years of professional software engineering experience


• Strong expertise in:
  
  
  
  • Python
  
  
  • gRPC & Protocol Buffers
  
  
  • Kubernetes & Helm
  
  
  
  


• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Buildx)


• Familiarity with RESTful services and distributed system design

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Java in enterprise environments


• Background in RF systems, signal processing, or related mission domains


• Experience working on classified or IC programs


• Familiarity with Autotools or similar build systems

What Sets This Role Apart:

• Mission-focused work with direct operational impact


• High-performing engineering team on a growing contract


• Competitive compensation with flexibility as an SDVOSB


• Opportunity to influence architecture and technical direction