Software Engineer

Gaithersburg, MD

We are seeking an experienced Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain mission-critical software solutions supporting Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) operations. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in full-stack software engineering, Agile software development, cloud technologies, and modern application architectures. The Software Engineer is responsible for leading software development efforts throughout the entire software development lifecycle (SDLC), collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams, and delivering secure, scalable, and reliable applications supporting national security missions. The successful candidate will serve as a technical leader, mentor junior developers, and contribute to architectural decisions while ensuring software quality, performance, and maintainability.

• Lead the design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance of enterprise software applications supporting GEOINT mission requirements.
• Participate in all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), including requirements analysis, architecture, design, implementation, testing, deployment, and sustainment.
• Design and develop scalable, maintainable, and secure software solutions using modern object-oriented programming principles.
• Develop full-stack web applications utilizing Python, Java, JavaScript, Django, REST APIs, AJAX, jQuery, and related technologies.
• Architect and optimize relational database solutions using PostgreSQL and SQL.
• Design and implement RESTful APIs and service-oriented architectures supporting enterprise integrations.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, Scrum Masters, software engineers, and system architects to define technical solutions and project priorities.
• Decompose large development efforts into manageable work packages and provide accurate Level of Effort (LOE) estimates.
• Participate in Agile Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Ensure adherence to Agile software development best practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve complex software defects across multiple environments.
• Develop automated testing solutions and support continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Maintain source code repositories utilizing Git and GitLab version control.
• Support software deployments across Windows and Linux environments.
• Apply GEOINT domain knowledge to validate system functionality, troubleshoot operational issues, and optimize data processing workflows.
• Collaborate with technical leadership to define software architectures, coding standards, and development best practices.
• Mentor junior software engineers and provide technical guidance across development teams.
• Support cloud-based application development and migration initiatives utilizing commercial cloud technologies.
• Ensure software solutions meet security, performance, scalability, and customer mission requirements.
• Stay current with emerging software development technologies, frameworks, and engineering best practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or related technical discipline with 8+ years of progressively responsible Software Engineering experience OR
  • Master's degree with 6+ years of experience
• Experience to include:
  • Experience developing enterprise software applications using Python, Java, JavaScript, and object-oriented programming principles.
  • Experience developing web applications utilizing Django, REST APIs, AJAX, and related web technologies.
  • Experience working with PostgreSQL, SQL, and relational database design.
  • Experience supporting both Windows and Linux operating systems.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a Polygraph
• Successfully pass background and drug screening

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field.
• Experience supporting GEOINT, Intelligence Community, DoD, or National Security programs.
• Experience serving as a Scrum Master or Agile team lead.
• Experience developing applications using React or other modern JavaScript frameworks.
• Experience designing Client-Server and Model-View-Controller (MVC) software architectures.
• Experience designing and deploying cloud-native applications.
• Experience with AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), IBM Cloud, or Oracle Cloud.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work independently and yet be effective within a team setting
• Must be capable of managing multiple efforts with time-related constraints in a fast-paced contracting environment
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with diverse internal and external stakeholder groups and individuals
• Friendly presence, helpful attitude, good interpersonal skills, and ability to work well with others.
• Excellent skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and other Office applications
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Applications, and experience working in a home office setting as well as the ability to train end users on frequently asked technical issues.
• Ability to provide technical assistance and support over the phone; good phone skills, professional demeanor, and previous customer service experience strongly desired.
• Good problem-solving skills; ability to visualize a problem/situation and think abstractly to solve it

How you’ll grow 

At Chenega MIOS, our professional development plan focuses on helping our team members at every level of their careers to identify and use their strengths to do their best work every day. From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe there’s always room to learn. 

We offer opportunities to help sharpen skills in addition to hands-on experience in the global, fast-changing business world. From on-the-job learning experiences to formal development programs, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their careers. 

Benefits 

At Chenega MIOS, we know that great people make a great organization. We value our team members and offer them a broad range of benefits. 

Learn more about what working at Chenega MIOS can mean for you.