Software Engineer

Software Engineer

Location

US-MD-Fort Meade

ID

2025-7717

Category

Information Technology

Position Type

Full-Time

Remote

No

Clearance Level

TS / SCI FS Poly

Overview

Eager to join a team where your skills are valued, your growth is nurtured, and your impact is profound? Look no further than Markon, a premier consulting firm deeply dedicated to advancing our nation's most critical missions.

At Markon, we don't just offer jobs - we offer opportunities for personal and professional transformation. Empowering our employees to lead, innovate, and excel, we foster an environment where new ideas are not just welcomed but celebrated. As a perennial Washington Post Top Workplace, we prioritize the well-being and success of our team members, ensuring they can bring their best selves to work.

Headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, Markon has garnered national recognition for our unwavering dedication to excellence in serving the intelligence community, as well as federal civilian and defense agencies. Our growing reach extends across 17 states, 116 countries, and 5 continents, where our team of dynamic professionals collaborates to deliver unparalleled program and project management services.

Markon values people and the tremendous impact each individual can make - which is why we're consistently recognized as one of the best places to work in federal government consulting. Here, you can help solve the nation's most important challenges, surrounded by colleagues who help you grow, advance, and succeed. We are deeply dedicated to what matters - bringing out the best in each other to advance our clients' missions.

Join us and make a meaningful impact.

Markon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Benefits Offered : Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Training and Tuition Assistance, Paid Time Off, and Holidays.

Description

Markon's partner company is looking for a Software Engineer to support the Fort Meade Customer. The ideal candidate will have experience working both independently and collaboratively, with a strong foundation in software design, development, and testing.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, and maintain complex software systems based on documented requirements

Analyze system requirements and perform high-level and detailed software design

Conduct unit and integration testing to ensure compliance with design specifications

Document software designs, test plans, and results in accordance with organizational standards

Troubleshoot and resolve software defects and performance issues

Contribute to decisions regarding software / hardware trade-offs and reusable components

Evaluate and integrate Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) and Government Off-the-Shelf (GOTS) products

Provide input on system-level architecture and design, including requirements analysis and decomposition

Participate in Agile or traditional development lifecycles depending on the project needs

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and refine software features and architecture

Qualifications

• Active TS / SCI W / Polygraph through MD Customer

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Strong experience with software development methodologies and life cycle

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

Understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software engineering best practices

Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git)

Ability to work independently and in a team environment

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

Preferred Qualifications :

Experience with real-time systems, large-scale data processing, or enterprise business systems

Familiarity with Agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban)

Knowledge of COTS / GOTS integration and evaluation

Experience with cloud platforms, containerization, or distributed computing

Salary Range

USD $140,000.00 - USD $160,000.00 / Yr.

The Markon pay range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.