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# Software Engineer

- **Company:** CTC Group
- **Location:** Anne Arundel County, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $175,000.0 - $235,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Algorithm Design, Automation of Tests, Big Data, C++ (Programming Language), Code Review, Software Debugging, Distributed Computing Environment, Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Unstructured Data, Data Server Interface, Real Time Systems, Backend, Git, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Production Code, Code Restructuring, Docker
- **Published:** July 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9067154/software-engineer

## About the Role

* Active TS/SCI with polygraph security clearance
 * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
 + Four (4) years of additional SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.

Level 1 Qualifications

 * Seven (7) years experience as a SWE, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.

Level 2 Qualifications

 * Fourteen (14) years experience as a SWE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.

Level 3 Qualifications

 * Twenty (20) years experience as a SWE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.

## Description

CTC Group is seeking Software Engineers, to develop, maintain, and enhance complex and diverse software systems (e.g., processing-intensive analytics, novel algorithm development, manipulation of extremely large data sets, real-time systems, and business management information systems) based upon documented requirements., * Design, develop, and enhance scalable software solutions across the full development lifecycle, from architecture and implementation through testing, deployment, and sustainment. Work in modern languages such as Python, C++, or Java to build backend services, APIs, and distributed data processing systems in Linux environments.

 * Own features end to end, translating user needs into clean, secure, production ready code that supports distributed and performance driven systems. Implement efficient algorithms and optimize applications to meet functional, timing, and scalability requirements.
 * Design and optimize database schemas, queries, and data interfaces across structured and unstructured data stores, ensuring reliability and performance at scale.
 * Debug, refactor, and improve existing codebases to resolve defects, increase maintainability, and adapt systems to new environments or evolving requirements.
 * Contribute to automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and containerized deployments using tools such as Git, Docker, and Kubernetes to deliver consistent, high quality releases.
 * Collaborate with engineers across disciplines to shape system design, define technical solutions, and make sound architectural decisions.
 * Conduct code reviews, uphold engineering standards, mentor developers, and drive continuous improvement across software development practices.


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