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Lead Software Engineer - Active TS/SCI

Macpower Digital Assets Edge Private Limited

  • Landover, MD
  • 4 days ago
  • $140,000–$165,000 Per Year
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Skills

  • Aerospace and Defenseunmatched
  • Agile Programming Methodologiesunmatched
  • C Programming Languageunmatched
  • C++ Programming Languageunmatched
  • Code Reviewsunmatched
  • Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS)unmatched
  • CompTIA Security+unmatched
  • Computer Scienceunmatched
  • Debugging Skillsunmatched
  • DoD Directive 8140unmatched
  • DoD Directive 8570unmatched
  • Dockerunmatched
  • English Languageunmatched
  • Governmentunmatched
  • Government Off-the Shelf (GOTS)unmatched
  • Information Technology & Information Systemsunmatched
  • Javaunmatched
  • Linux Administrationunmatched
  • Linux Kernelunmatched
  • Linux Operating Systemunmatched
  • Mentoringunmatched
  • Multilingualunmatched
  • Multiplatform/Cross-Platformunmatched
  • Open Sourceunmatched
  • Process Improvementunmatched
  • Product Demonstrationunmatched
  • Programming Languagesunmatched
  • Proof of Conceptunmatched
  • Scrum Project Management and Software Developmentunmatched
  • Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)unmatched
  • Software Developmentunmatched
  • Software Engineeringunmatched
  • Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM)unmatched
  • Static Analysisunmatched
  • System Architectureunmatched
  • Technical Leadershipunmatched
  • Technical Presentationunmatched
  • Technical Writingunmatched
  • Testingunmatched
  • Top Secret Clearanceunmatched
  • Unix Operating Systemsunmatched

Description

Position Summary: One of our clients is seeking a Lead Software Engineer for an on-site assignment in Landover, MD. This pivotal role blends hands-on engineering with technical leadership, focusing on designing system-level architectures, developing innovative proofs of concept, and mentoring engineering teams. The ideal candidate will possess a strong command of C-style languages on Linux/Unix systems, a background in DevSecOps practices, and a commitment to advancing public sector and defense technologies.
Roles and Responsibilities:
  • Mentors and guides junior and mid-level software engineers to cultivate technical growth and team collaboration.
  • Builds innovative proofs of concept for unique, one-of-a-kind system capabilities.
  • Contributes actively to all tiers of the system architecture and creates comprehensive system-level design options.
  • Integrates Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) and Government Off-The-Shelf (GOTS) systems and software into operational environments.
  • Leads code reviews, peer testing, troubleshooting, and debugging efforts to ensure software reliability and security.
  • Authors key system documentation, technical reports, and presents live capability demonstrations to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Identifies, drives, and implements process improvements across Agile Scrum methodologies and DevSecOps frameworks.
Experience and Skill Requirements:
  • Education & Experience Matrices:
    • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related technical field with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
    • Master's degree in a related technical field with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
  • Technical Proficiencies:
    • Strong proficiency in programming languages such as C, C++, Java, or other C-style, cross-platform languages.
    • Extensive experience developing software for, configuring, and maintaining Linux and Unix operating systems.
    • Proven experience with version control systems, issue tracking tools, and technical documentation pipelines.
  • Certifications:
    • Active CompTIA Security+ certification (or equivalent DOD 8570 baseline certification) is highly preferred; must be obtainable within 6 months of the start date.
  • Language Skills: Native or bilingual English proficiency is required.
  • Preferred Qualifications:
    • Experience with user and kernel-level Linux development.
    • Background modifying and compiling large-scale open-source codebases.
    • Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker.
    • Hands-on experience with DevSecOps and static analysis tools including GitLab, SonarQube, and Coverity.
    • Experience managing local repositories using dnf package management.

Numbers & Facts

LocationLandover, MD
Salary$140,000–$165,000 Per Year

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