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# Software Engineer III

- **Company:** Black Eagle Defense
- **Location:** Fort Meade, MD, United States
- **Salary:** $209,000.0 - $266,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon S3, Data Analysis, CentOS, Cloud Computing, Continuous Integration, D3.Js, Data Visualization, Linux, Django Web Framework, Elasticsearch, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Redis, Responsive Web Design, SQLite, WebSocket, Highcharts, Tailwind, ReactJS, Backend, Git, Amazon Relational Database Service, Containerization, Webpack, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Extreme Programming, Reverse Engineering Software, Front End Software Development, React Redux, Docker
- **Published:** July 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/8415664/software-engineer-iii

## About the Role

12 years of experience as a Software Engineer on similarly scoped projects
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (or 4 additional years of SWE experience in lieu of degree)

️ Additional Requirements:

 * Expertise in front-end technologies and the React ecosystem
 * Strong understanding of state management, responsive design, and scalable UI architecture
 * Familiarity with Git, containerization, and modern DevOps workflows
 * Proven ability to learn and adapt quickly to mission-specific systems
 * A user-centric mindset and problem-solving orientation

NICE-TO-HAVES
React tools: Vite, Tanstack Query, Tailwind CSS, Redux
Visualization: Chart.js, D3.js, Recharts
Backend: Django, MySQL, SQLite, Postgres, Redis
Systems & Tools: Elasticsearch, WebSockets, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD, XP/Agile, Git, Linux (CentOS/RHEL), Cloud (S3, EC2, RDS), XKS
Bonus: Software reverse engineering, prior CNO experience

## Description

As a Software Engineer III, you will serve as a Front-End Engineer on the ETPG/EAP Discovery Analytics Team. You will:

 * Build specialized tools and tradecraft for enhancing the CNO mission
 * Create scalable data visualizations and workflow improvement tools
 * Independently lead full software lifecycles from design through deployment
 * Maintain and optimize codebases with performance and usability in mind
 * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to explore emerging technologies
 * Develop solutions that directly impact mission-critical user experience


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