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# Software Engineer

- **Company:** Gridiron IT View all jobs
- **Location:** Gaithersburg, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $115,000.0 - $160,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Confluence, JIRA, Unit Testing, Bash Shell, C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Compilers, Collaborative Software, Computer Programming, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Gradle, Hypertext Transfer Protocols (HTTP), Web Servers, Spring Framework, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Node.Js, Service-Oriented Architecture, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, TypeScript, Web Services, Transport Layer Security, ReactJS, Gitlab, Amazon Relational Database Service, Non-relational Database, Software Version Control, Docker
- **Published:** July 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/usde54e8e6a09fe7615625c3212bc759cb/eaa

## About the Role

* Requires a Bachelor's Degree and 4+ years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 2+ years of prior relevant experience; OR 6 years of experience in lieu of degree
 * Must possess an active Top Secret Security Clearance with ability to obtain SCI post-hire
 * Proficient in software development projects or software integration projects in a service-oriented environment (Cloud, SOA, Web-Services).
 * Experience with GNU based compilers
 * Experience programming in C++, Java, Typescript, and Bash
 * Experience developing in the following frameworks: Spring/Gradle/OpenJDK, React/Node
 * Demonstrated hands-on experience with relational and non-relational database systems such as Amazon RDS, Postgres
 * Strong experience coding in Python
 * Experience using GitLab for version control, CI/CD pipelines, and resource management
 * Experience using Docker to package and run applications
 * Experience with Web-related protocols and technologies, such as web servers, HTTP, SSL
 * Familiar with AWS/Cloud technologies
 * Strong communication skills both verbal and written.
 * Team Collaboration tools (Jira, Confluence), * Previous experience supporting the NGA customer.
 * Proficient in AWS/Cloud technologies
 * Ability to work in a high-paced environment, multi-task (prioritize and manage), and work both independently and as a team

## Description

Responsibilities: Primary responsibilities will involve coding, developing, integrating, and debugging software artifacts; writing validation tests against existing baselines to ensure integrity of the code during Agile development efforts; assisting with unit testing; programming; and developing in Python, Java Spring, or other frameworks., Overview: The position of E&I Engineer will provide technical direction to assigned design efforts pre-and post-award of projects and will report to the Engineering Department Ma…

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