Senior Software Engineer

Job ID :  TAP00139

Position :  Software Engineer Level 3

Location :  US – MD, Ft. Meade

Category :  Software Engineering / Development

Clearance Requirement :  Active TS / SCI with Full Scope Polygraph

Education Requirement :  BS in Computer Science (or related field)

Experience Requirement :  20

We are seeking a seasoned Software Engineer Level 3 to design, develop, maintain, and enhance complex and diverse software systems, including processing-intensive analytics, real-time systems, large-scale data handling, and business information systems. You will work both independently and as part of a team to design, test, integrate, document, and troubleshoot software components based on defined requirements.

This role involves contributing to system-level design decisions, evaluating COTS / GOTS solutions versus custom development, resolving software issues, and ensuring all products meet performance and quality standards. The ideal candidate has strong technical depth, leadership experience, and the ability to support multiple software development teams in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities :

Analyze user requirements and translate them into software design and performance specifications

Design, code, and modify software to add new features or enhance existing functionality

Debug and correct software defects

Integrate existing software into new or modified systems

Develop database or data repository queries and interfaces

Write, review, and maintain software and system documentation

Lead or contribute to software development teams based on project needs

Develop and implement complex algorithms and performance-critical systems

Develop and execute test procedures for software components

Investigate system performance issues and recommend improvements

Adapt existing software to new hardware or improve performance

Ensure quality control across all developed or modified software

Collaborate with system and hardware engineers to refine requirements and interfaces

Coordinate software installation and verify operational performance

Recommend new technologies or process improvements for complex software projects

Support DevOps processes including build and deployment activities

Build automated CI / CD pipelines and support continuous integration workflows

Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field

20+ years of relevant experience (or High School diploma + 24 years)

Proficiency in one or more programming languages : C, C++, C#, Java, Python

Experience developing software for Windows or UNIX environments

Experience with DevOps tools such as Artifactory, Docker, Terraform, Ansible, Packer

Experience with CI / CD tools such as Jenkins or Bamboo

Strong understanding of software development methodologies and lifecycle processes

Experience designing, implementing, testing, and integrating complex software systems

Ability to lead software development teams and manage technical direction

Strong debugging, problem-solving, and analytical skills

Experience generating or reviewing technical documentation

Clearance Requirement :  This position requires ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret / SCI security clearance, based on current background investigation (SBI), as well as the favorable completion of full scope polygraph. Clearance and polygraph processing will be completed by the U.S. Government. Factors considered for a U.S. Government Security Clearance include, but are not limited to :

U.S. Citizenship

Favorable Criminal History Check

Education Verification

Abuse / Illegal Drug Use

Credit Check

Subject Interview

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TAP Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer and applicants receive lawful consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.