Software Engineer

ABSC has an exciting opening for a TS/SCI-cleared Software Engineer supporting the long-term DIA-NDOC DTP contract. You will develop and sustain Python-based microservices and backend capabilities that enable real-time and batch data processing for mission applications. You will work closely with Systems Engineers, Software Engineers, Architects, and Operations Engineering teams to deliver reliable software enhancements and production deployments.

The 10-year DOMEX Technology Platform (DTP) program modernizes the secure data, application, and infrastructure capabilities supporting DIA's National Digital Exploitation & OSINT Center (NDOC). The program delivers scalable media processing, data discovery, enrichment, and analytical services that help mission users transform large volumes of digital information into timely, actionable intelligence. Team members work across software development, systems engineering, cybersecurity, platform operations, and mission integration to sustain current operations while delivering the next generation of DTP capabilities.

Work location and schedule: Most work is performed onsite at the customer location in Bethesda, MD. A flexible schedule and occasional remote work may be available based on customer requirements and deliverables.

Security clearance required for this role: An active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with CI polygraph is required.

Responsibilities

As an integral member of the DTP team, you will work closely with Government stakeholders and cross-functional engineering teams on the following key tasks:

• Develop, test, debug, document, and maintain Python-based microservices in accordance with established requirements and design specifications.
• Develop and maintain Elasticsearch integrations supporting real-time and batch data indexing, search, and retrieval.
• Write and execute unit and integration tests to improve software quality, reliability, performance, and maintainability.
• Participate in technical design discussions, code reviews, sprint planning, and software development activities.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve software defects and operational issues using logs, metrics, and observability tools.
• Support containerized application development and deployment in Linux environments.
• Use Git and collaborative development workflows to manage source code and changes.
• Manage assigned development priorities, deliverables, risks, and deadlines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to deliver secure, scalable, and supportable mission capabilities.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you must meet the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or a related field with four or more years of relevant experience, or a master's degree with two or more years of relevant experience.
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with CI polygraph.
• Experience developing software applications using Python.
• Experience with containerization technologies.
• Experience developing and troubleshooting software in a Linux environment.
• Experience using Git and collaborative software development workflows.
• Experience working in an Agile software development environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently on assigned development tasks while collaborating effectively with a cross-functional team.

Desired Skills

You will wow us even more if you have some of these skills:

• Familiarity with NVIDIA DGX systems.
• Elasticsearch certification or other relevant technology-stack certification.
• Experience supporting production or enterprise-scale software systems.
• Experience developing applications that use Large Language Models or Agentic AI.

Salary and Compensation

Salary is commensurate with education and years of experience. The anticipated salary range for this requisition is $90,000 - $170,000 annually. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include, but are not limited to, the responsibilities of the position, education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, security clearance, internal equity, applicable market data, contractual labor-category requirements, applicable bargaining agreements, and other applicable laws or requirements.

Who we are:

ABSC is a technology and services company that combines the agility of a small business with proven processes refined over more than two decades in business. We specialize in supporting public sector clients in the Intelligence, Defense, Health, and Safety areas. Our team stands ready to deliver the next generation of programs, personnel, and solutions to help advance our federal government customers' driving innovation, agility, and security across all mission areas.

Some of our benefits include:

• Generous PTO plus 11 Federal Holidays
• Retirement Planning - 401k Fully Vested with Match
• Annual Health and Wellness Allowance - buy an Apple Watch, a treadmill, or hit the gym on us
• Career Development - Annual Funds to spend on Education and Training
• Volunteer Time Off - Annually, all employees can spend 8 hours directly supporting a charity of choice
• Charitable Match - ABSC matches an employee's donation to a qualifying charity
• Referral Program - We pay for internal and external referrals!
• LOV Awards - Earn bonus awards throughout the year from our Living Our Values awards program

Apply to join our team today! We are always looking to grow our team - if you know someone who is seeking a new career opportunity, please share this job opening with them. ABSC offers generous external referral bonuses. You don't need to be an employee to benefit from our Referral Program.

ABSC is a proud V3, Virginia Values Vets, member which recognizes our commitment to hiring Veterans. If you are a veteran, please be sure to include that in your application.