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# Software Engineer

- **Company:** Zachary Piper
- **Location:** Reston, VA, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Apache Tomcat, Systems Engineering, Software Quality, Databases, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Oracle (Applications), SAP Business Suiteing, Secure Coding, Software Engineering, Apache Solr, System Testing, Apache Zookeeper, Enterprise Software Applications, Fastapi, Information Technology, Vmware
- **Published:** July 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9057083/software-engineer

## About the Role

* 13+ years of experience in Quality Assurance, Software Testing, Software Development, Systems Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field
 * Experience supporting enterprise Java applications, Python applications, Apache Solr, Zookeeper, Apache Tomcat, Oracle 19c, SAP Business Intelligence, and VMware-based environments
 * Strong analytical, troubleshooting, testing, documentation, and communication skills with knowledge of secure development and government compliance requirements
 * Bachelor's degree may substitute for 4 years of experience; Master's degree may substitute for 6 years of experience
 * Active TS/SCI Clearance required; CI Polygraph preferred

## Description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a to support a company focused on modernizing and maintaining mission-critical enterprise applications for government programs. This position is . The will support testing, validation, and modernization efforts across complex enterprise systems while ensuring application reliability, security, and performance. Join a team supporting critical government initiatives through high-impact software quality and system validation efforts.

 * Support testing, validation, and deployment activities across multiple application environments
 * Validate enterprise application upgrades, modernization initiatives, and technology stack enhancements
 * Develop, execute, and document test plans, test cases, and quality assurance procedures
 * Troubleshoot application, database, and infrastructure issues while partnering with development and engineering teams
 * Collaborate with security, infrastructure, and business stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery and compliance requirements are met


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