Senior Software Engineer

Job Description:

Competitive Range partners with the government to plan and deploy complex, IT-enabled, and mission-essential capabilities. Our goal is to help you develop and expand your professional capabilities while working on challenging, exciting projects in a collaborative, congenial environment. 

We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to design, modify, develop, and implement highly secure and scalable software applications for defense-related programs. This role requires extensive expertise in software development, system architecture, and technical leadership, ensuring mission-critical solutions for DoD operations. The ideal candidate will lead work teams, provide technical guidance, and contribute to complex engineering initiatives supporting national security.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and implement software applications and operating systems for defense applications.
• Modify and enhance existing software solutions to optimize security, functionality, and performance.
• Lead software development teams, providing technical support, mentorship, and guidance to project members.
• Write, review, and maintain efficient, high-quality, and well-documented code.
• Demonstrate expertise in object-oriented programming, system architecture, and secure software development.
• Conduct software testing, debugging, and validation to ensure operational readiness in defense environments.
• Provide consultation on complex projects, solving critical technical challenges.
• Ensure compliance with DoD security protocols, NIST standards, and Risk Management Framework (RMF) guidelines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including cybersecurity specialists, system engineers, and DoD stakeholders.

Required Qualifications:

• Active Secret Clearance: TS preferred

• Education:
  • Bachelor's Degree with 10 years of software engineering experience OR
  • Master's Degree or higher with 8 years of experience.
• Experience:
  • 10 years of software development experience with a Bachelor's Degree OR
  • 8 years of experience with a Master's Degree or higher.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C++, Java, Python, or embedded systems development.
• Strong expertise in software architecture, secure coding practices, and mission-critical software solutions.
• Ability to obtain and maintain the required security clearance.
• Extensive understanding of DoD systems, defense applications, and cybersecurity best practices.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with classified defense systems and DoD contracts.
• Knowledge of cloud computing solutions for DoD applications (AWS GovCloud, Azure Government).
• Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and CI/CD pipelines for secure development.
• Certifications such as Security+, CISSP, or DoD-approved software development credentials.