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.

• 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 .
• Active Secret Clearance : TS preferred
• Education :

Bachelor’s Degree with 10 years of software engineering experience OR

10 years of software development experience with a Bachelor’s Degree OR