Job description

We're looking for a Software Engineer with strong C/C++ fundamentals and a DevOps mindset to design, build, and deliver production-grade software on Linux systems. In this role, you'll work daily within CI/CD pipelines to compile, test, and deliver C++ artifacts, apply sound software design principles to complex systems, and collaborate across development, operations, and security teams to keep delivery fast, reliable, and secure. Responsibilities: • Develop and maintain C/C++ applications on Linux using command-line tooling and associated toolchains. • Work daily within CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions) to automatically compile, test, and deliver C++ artifacts, containerized or otherwise. • Apply software engineering best practices, including Git version control, code reviews, static analysis, and troubleshooting build and test failures. • Apply strong software design fundamentals — design patterns, architectural styles, and SOLID principles — to build maintainable, scalable systems. • Active DOD Secret clearance required. • Hands-on experience with C/C++ development on Linux and associated command-line toolchains. • Daily experience using CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions) to build, test, and deliver software artifacts. • Solid foundation in software engineering best practices: Git version control, code reviews, static analysis, and build/test troubleshooting. • Strong grounding in software design fundamentals, including design patterns, architectural styles, and SOLID principles. Nice to Have Qualifications: • Experience with GitLab and a variety of CI/CD pipeline strategies to streamline and accelerate software delivery. • Demonstrated experience architecting and designing large, complex legacy software systems, with deep hands-on expertise in Java, C, and/or C++. • Experience in Automation & DevOps, including CI/CD definition, Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), automated testing, and release pipeline construction. • Strong interpersonal and communication skills to enable collaboration across development, operations, security, and business teams, ensuring consistent adoption of architectural standards. • Proven track record designing, implementing, and delivering microservices solutions. • Advanced problem-solving skills with the ability to perform trade-off analyses (e.g., cost vs. performance, time-to-market vs. quality). • Expertise in API design and integration, including REST, gRPC, GraphQL, OpenAPI, and contract-first approaches. • Experience with static application security testing (SAST) tools such as Fortify or comparable solutions. • Familiarity with binary management repositories (e.g., Artifactory, Nexus). • Prior involvement with domestic programs at the Manassas, VA site. • Proficiency in modern software development methodologies, including Agile, Scrum, and DevOps practices. We Value: • Drive: Passion and energy to implement quality technical solutions. Self-motivation and intellectual curiosity • Commitment to Quality: Passion to conceive and produce world-class solutions that drive real-world value for the customer • Customer Focus: Consultative approach to solving problems for customers. Expectations management. • Communication: Superior communication skills. Ability to clearly articulate problems, solutions, risks, rewards etc. (written and verbal) • Technical Skills: Love for technology. You have to be inherently passionate about technology. • Business Acumen: Technology ultimately is used to enable the business. We look for people who understand how the businesses can be enabled through their technical solutions All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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Must-haves

Develop and maintain C/C++ applications on Linux using command-line tooling and associated toolchains.
Work daily within CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions) to automatically compile, test, and deliver C++ artifacts, containerized or otherwise.
Apply software engineering best practices, including Git version control, code reviews, static analysis, and troubleshooting build and test failures.
Apply strong software design fundamentals — design patterns, architectural styles, and SOLID principles — to build maintainable, scalable systems.
Active DOD Secret clearance required.
Hands-on experience with C/C++ development on Linux and associated command-line toolchains.
Daily experience using CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions) to build, test, and deliver software artifacts.
Solid foundation in software engineering best practices: Git version control, code reviews, static analysis, and build/test troubleshooting.
Strong grounding in software design fundamentals, including design patterns, architectural styles, and SOLID principles.
Experience with GitLab and a variety of CI/CD pipeline strategies to streamline and accelerate software delivery.
Demonstrated experience architecting and designing large, complex legacy software systems, with deep hands-on expertise in Java, C, and/or C++.
Experience in Automation & DevOps, including CI/CD definition, Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), automated testing, and release pipeline construction.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills to enable collaboration across development, operations, security, and business teams, ensuring consistent adoption of architectural standards.
Proven track record designing, implementing, and delivering microservices solutions.
Advanced problem-solving skills with the ability to perform trade-off analyses (e.g., cost vs. performance, time-to-market vs. quality).
Expertise in API design and integration, including REST, gRPC, GraphQL, OpenAPI, and contract-first approaches.
Experience with static application security testing (SAST) tools such as Fortify or comparable solutions.
Familiarity with binary management repositories (e.g., Artifactory, Nexus).
Prior involvement with domestic programs at the Manassas, VA site.
Proficiency in modern software development methodologies, including Agile, Scrum, and DevOps practices.
Drive: Passion and energy to implement quality technical solutions. Self-motivation and intellectual curiosity
Commitment to Quality: Passion to conceive and produce world-class solutions that drive real-world value for the customer
Customer Focus: Consultative approach to solving problems for customers. Expectations management.
Communication: Superior communication skills. Ability to clearly articulate problems, solutions, risks, rewards etc. (written and verbal)

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