Senior Software Engineer (TS/SCI)

Job Description:The company is seeking an experienced, self-motivated Senior Software Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing complex software capabilities for computer-based systems and enterprise platforms.This position combines hands-on engineering execution with technical leadership and mentorship. You will architect microservices and enterprise APIs, manage Kubernetes container orchestration, and leverage next-generation AI coding tools and agentic workflows (e.g., Claude Code, Google Antigravity/Gemini) to build robust, scalable solutions.Essential Job Responsibilities:Software Engineering & Architecture: Design, develop, and maintain complex Java-based software capabilities using modern frameworks (Spring, Guava) and microservices architecture.Technical Leadership & Mentorship: Transition seamlessly between hands-on code development and team guidance, serving as a tech lead and mentor to empower engineering team members.Agentic Workflows & AI Tooling: Integrate advanced AI agents (Claude Code, Google Antigravity/Gemini) into daily engineering routines to execute multi-file feature implementations, codebase refactoring, and automated test generation.Context & Workflow Management: Guide autonomous agents across complex, multi-repository application architectures while auditing agent-generated code for security, performance, and architectural alignment.Kubernetes & System Operations: Deploy, manage, and maintain containerized applications within Linux environments using Kubernetes deployment tools (Helm, Flux) or custom tooling.Agile Execution & Quality Assurance: Apply rigorous troubleshooting and automated testing practices to deliver high-quality software solutions under tight project deadlines.Qualifications:Minimum QualificationsU.S. Citizenship & Clearance Requirement: Must be a U.S. Citizen. Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance (Secret or Top Secret level; active clearances preferred).Education & Experience Requirements:Bachelor’s degree in a related field + 9+ years of software engineering experience; ORMaster’s degree in a related field + 7+ years of software engineering experience; ORHigh School Diploma/equivalent + 13+ years of relevant software engineering experience.Technical Leadership: Demonstrated experience serving as a tech lead, mentor, or engineering manager.Core Software Development: Strong hands-on Java development experience using modern frameworks and libraries (e.g., Spring, Guava) and Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) paradigms.Architecture & Web Services: Proven experience in microservices architecture, RESTful web services, and designing enterprise APIs.DevOps & Tooling: Practical experience with Linux operating systems, Git, configuration management tools (Maven, Nexus), and Kubernetes deployment tools (Helm, Flux).Preferred Qualifications:Active Clearances: Active Secret or Top Secret security clearance.Container Orchestration & Cloud: Experience designing custom Kubernetes operators/CRDs, writing CI/CD automation pipelines (GitLab CI), and working with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure).Programming & Scripting Languages: Proficiency in Go (Golang), Python, or advanced shell scripting.Data Systems: Experience with Big Data Platforms, Data Lakes, Warehouses, distributed databases, or NoSQL engines (Elasticsearch, MongoDB, Solr).Next-Gen AI Workflows: Hands-on experience applying autonomous AI agents to multi-file feature delivery, refactoring, and test generation.Agile Tool Suites: Understanding of Agile development methodologies and tool suites (JIRA, Confluence, GitHub Enterprise).Benefits:Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical/health insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, financial and retirement plans, paid time off, professional development assistance, tuition assistance, and dependent care support.