$165K to $225K a year as published by the employer
Applications are completed on the employer's own site.
A Software Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining complex software systems while supporting Agile development and small-team leadership.
Job Summary Seeking a Software Engineer to support the design, development, integration, testing, and sustainment of complex software systems in support of mission requirements This position analyzes user and system needs, develops scalable software solutions, improves existing applications, and works closely with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure software capabilities align with broader system architectures and operational constraints The ideal candidate is an experienced software engineer with strong technical, cloud, DevSecOps, and Agile development experience who can contribute independently while also supporting small-team leadership and continuous process improvement
Primary Responsibilities Software Design and Development Analyze user, mission, and system requirements to support software design, performance expectations, technical feasibility, and implementation planning Design, develop, test, enhance, and maintain software applications and system components Add new features and capabilities to existing software systems while maintaining compatibility and performance Apply algorithmic thinking to develop efficient, scalable solutions that meet functional and performance requirements Develop and optimize data queries and database interactions ranging from basic data retrieval to complex data-processing logic Debug, troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve software defects and performance issues Support software installation, configuration, enhancement, and maintenance activities
Integration, Testing, and Quality Contribute to software and system integration activities across new and existing environments Collaborate with systems engineers, hardware engineers, and other technical stakeholders to ensure software solutions align with system architecture, interfaces, and constraints Develop and execute test procedures for software components Perform quality control activities to ensure compliance with coding standards, technical requirements, and established engineering processes Validate software compatibility, stability, and performance throughout integration and testing activities Support root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions for software and integration issues
Documentation and Process Improvement Create, review, and maintain clear technical documentation for software applications, interfaces, system components, and development processes Recommend and implement improvements to software development processes, documentation standards, and team workflows Identify inefficiencies and propose practical enhancements that improve quality, repeatability, and delivery performance Support configuration control, version management, and traceability throughout the software development lifecycle
Team Contribution and Leadership Contribute effectively within Agile software development teams Lead small technical efforts, tasks, or workstreams as needed Assist with coordinating software development activities to support timely and compliant delivery Participate in sprint planning, backlog management, issue resolution, technical reviews, and team collaboration activities Support continuous improvement across engineering, development, testing, and deployment processes
Required Qualifications Must have active Top Secret/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope Polygraph Fourteen (14) years of experience supporting programs and contracts of comparable scope, type, and complexity Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Engineering Management, or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution Four (4) additional years of software engineering experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree Experience analyzing software and system requirements and developing technical solutions Experience with software development, integration, testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance Experience supporting software development within Agile or Scrum environments Technical Qualifications JIRA and GitLab: Experience supporting development workflows, issue tracking, source control, and collaborative software development Agile/Scrum: Experience with iterative development, sprint planning, backlog management, and Agile team coordination Infrastructure as Code: Experience defining, provisioning, and managing infrastructure using Terraform AWS Cloud Security: Experience implementing cloud security practices including Identity and Access Management (IAM), network segmentation, encryption, auditing, and resource protection CI/CD: Experience designing, implementing, or maintaining Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment pipelines that automate software testing, building, integration, and deployment
Desired Qualifications Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to troubleshoot complex software and integration issues Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams Strong attention to quality, documentation, and technical compliance Ability to lead small technical efforts and coordinate development activities Strong written and verbal communication skills
Exempt hourly position. 11 paid holidays, minimum of 3 weeks PTO, company sponsored group medical plan, company paid dental, vision, life insurance, and STD/LTD plans. Salary is dependent upon the candidate’s experience and qualifications.
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Momentum Engineering provides innovative software solutions and data-driven engineering methodologies to customers, specializing in system and software engineering for defense missions.