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# Software Engineer I

- **Company:** Black Eagle Defense
- **Location:** Fort Meade, MD, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $124,000.0 - $181,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Computer-Aided Design, Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Confluence, JIRA, Big Data, Business Systems, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Cloud Computing, Databases, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Elasticsearch, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Node.Js, NoSQL, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, WebSocket, Tailwind, ReactJS, Gitlab, Vue.js, Containerization, AngularJS, Information Technology, Operational Systems, Front End Software Development, React Redux, Restful APIs, Docker
- **Published:** July 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/8415666/software-engineer-i

## About the Role

7 years of Software Engineering experience on similarly scoped projects
Bachelor's in Computer Science or related discipline (or 4 extra years of SWE experience in lieu of degree)

️ Additional Requirements:

 * Experience developing in AngularJS / React / Vue
 * Experience with Java Web or NodeJS apps
 * Strong CSS usage and implementation
 * Building or integrating RESTful services

DESIRED EXPERIENCE
Relational/NoSQL DBs: MongoDB, Elasticsearch, PostgreSQL
JavaScript Frameworks: React, Vue, Redux
Front-End Tech: SCSS, Tailwind CSS, WebSockets
Containerization & Cloud: Docker, AWS
Tooling: GitLab (CI/CD), Jira, Confluence
Agile development & SOE compliance
Writing technical documentation

## Description

* Develop, maintain, and enhance diverse software systems (analytics, real-time, large datasets, or business systems)
 * Work individually or collaboratively in a team setting
 * Review, test, and document software for design compliance
 * Debug, enhance, or modify existing software systems
 * Provide input on hardware/software trade-offs and COTS/GOTS use
 * Perform requirements analysis and system-level design
 * Integrate software into operational systems and environments
 * Design/implement database interfaces and algorithms
 * Contribute to technical documentation and test planning

CORE SKILLS
️ Analyze user requirements to design software
️ Debug code and resolve defects
️ Recommend improvements to processes and documentation
️ Design, implement, and integrate new features
️ Develop data queries, document systems, and test components
️ Modify existing software for performance, adaptation, or correction
️ Use mathematical models to predict and measure system outcomes


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