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# Software Engineer

- **Company:** BAE Systems
- **Location:** Sterling, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $132,962.0 - $226,035.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Build Automation, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Cyber Security, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, DevOps, Junit, SonarQube, DevOps Tools - Open-source, Sonatype, Gitlab, Git, Containerization, Kubernetes, Software Version Control, Docker, Jenkins, Servicenow
- **Published:** July 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9014276/software-engineer

## About the Role

* Bachelor's Degree in a STEM related field and 6+ years of experience
 * At a minimum, possess a Security+ CE Certification
 * Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
 * Experience with Basic DevOps Tooling (Git, Jenkins, GitLab)
 * Experience with Cloud architecture and system design (AWS, Azure, etc.)
 * Experience with containerization
 * Clear and Concise Communication (Verbal and Written)

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

 * Master's Degree with 10+ years of experience
 * Experience with DevOps Tooling (Sonatype, SonarQube, JUnit)
 * Experience with Docker/Kubernetes
 * Experience with Cloud solution optimization
 * Experience with ServiceNow

## Description

At BAE Systems, we promote a strong, collaborative culture and provide our employees with the tools, skills and training they need to succeed. We are all about trust, camaraderie, and a shared ambition to lead the world in defense technologies and national security services. We offer flexible work environment to support the balance in your life and keep you performing at your best. Be a part of a company that is part of the community; driven to improve our future and protect our freedom. Our team is looking for an analytical, talented and motivated Senior Software Engineer/Developer to develop, engineer and optimize a new Digital Engineering Ecosystem (DEE). As a Software Engineer, you may:

 * Design, develop, document, test, and debug the DEE solution or the legacy solutions
 * Analyze and develop capabilities in alignment with defined user stories and acceptance criteria
 * Apply DevOps experience in activities including version control, automated builds, automated testing, and continuous integration
 * Builds computing environment infrastructure
 * Identifies/develops solutions for software/infrastructure performance deficiencies


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