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# Software Specialist

- **Company:** CareerCircle
- **Location:** Ashburn, VA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $87,100.0 - $157,450.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Active Directory, Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Systems Engineering, Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems, Confluence, JIRA, User Authentication, Big Data, CentOS, Cloud Engineering, Software Documentation, Collaborative Software, Computer Programming, Databases, System Configuration, Continuous Integration, SolidWorks (CAD), Software Debugging, Programming Tools, Disaster Recovery, Dynamic Trunking Protocol, Failover, Design of User Interfaces, Human-Computer Interaction, Interoperability, JavaScript Libraries, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Machine Learning, Microsoft Office, Microsoft SQL Server, Windows Servers, Model View Controller (MVC), NetApp Applications, Windows Domain, Open Source Intelligence, Public Key Infrastructure, Microsoft PowerPoint, Windows PowerShell, Presentation Programs, Procurement Software, Scrum Methodology, Power BI, Salesforce.Com, Microsoft SharePoint, Software Systems, Verification and Validation (Software), Systems Architecture, System Testing, Tableau (Software), Virtualization Technology, Workflow Management Systems, Scripting, ReactJS, Containerization, Information Technology, Integration Frameworks, Devsecops, Wsus, Atlassian Bamboo, McAfee EPolicy, Jenkins, Servicenow, Programming Languages, Microservices
- **Published:** August 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careercircle.com/jobs/all/all/usa/va/springfield/29db44f0-8916-4566-9853-d96c1d8f235b

## About the Role

Operations
Leadership
Innovation
ServiceNow
Market Data
Communication
Data Analysis
Presentations
Prioritization
Systems Design
System Testing
Ancient History
Quality Assurance
Programming Tools
Influencing Skills
Microsoft PowerPoint
Software Engineering
Procurement Software
Verbal Communication Skills
Verification And Validation
Python (Programming Language), * Able to write in explanatory and procedural styles for multiple audiences.

 * Skilled at prioritization and multi-tasking.
 * Proficiency in MS Office.
 * Able to effectively utilize core scripting languages
 * Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
 * Requires a Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of prior relevant experience. Additional experience in lieu of degree.
 * Has in-depth understanding of Core programming tools (i.e. Python), ServiceNow principles, algorithmic theories, data analysis concepts and their application across range of deliverables, * Experience working in a non-prem environment
 * Experience navigating proprietary customer developed systems
 * Able to create and present power point presentations to demonstrate concepts and solution pathways.
 * Experience in the Service Now Modules of; Inventory, Procurement, Software Activation, Report Generation
 * Experience working with Data Analysis and presentation tools such as PowerBI and Tableau.

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Writing
Jenkins
Planning
Teamwork
Big Data
Equities
Leadership
Enthusiasm
Innovation
Mitigation
Market Data
Coordinating
Microservices
Risk Analysis
Virtualization
System Testing
Solution Design
Ancient History
Computer Science
Database Systems
Atlassian Bamboo
Interface Design
Agile Methodology
Technical Support
Solution-Oriented
Security Clearance
Workflow Management
Systems Engineering
Systems Integration
Software Engineering
Software Development
Systems Architecture
Atlassian Confluence
Programming Languages
Model View Controller
Requirements Analysis
Software Documentation
Continuous Integration
Collaborative Software
Continuous Development
Text Retrieval Systems
Open Source Intelligence
Dynamic Trunking Protocol
Scrum (Software Development)
Python (Programming Language)
Metal Inert Gas (MIG) Welding
Continuous Improvement Process
Document And Media Exploitation
Top Secret-Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI Clearance)
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## Description

Duties include analysis of systems requirements, timelines, requirements allocation, defining interfaces, system testing and integration and quality assurance. Responsible for technical planning and system design, development and integration, and system verification and validation. Influences development of innovative solutions that impact strategic customer goals results. Recommend new technical solutions in support of strategy and operations. Includes work of other technical staff that impact on project results and outputs. Applies technical knowledge to resolve highlight complex problems, develops innovative solutions through research and integration of best practices. Ability to communicate with leadership regarding matters of significant importance, including new concepts, practices and approaches. Proven ability to influence others with respect to weighing the pros and cons of alternatives and the best value approach to phased solutioning., CI/CD
Aviation
Equities
Debugging
Scripting
DevSecOps
Claude AI
Leadership
Management
User Story
Scalability
Testability
Market Data
Claude Code
Traceability
Risk Analysis
Ancient History
Computer Science
General Aviation
Product Delivery
Agile Methodology
Software Solutions
Workflow Management
Customer Engagement
Systems Engineering
User Interface (UI)
Air Traffic Control
Regulatory Compliance
Cloud-Native Computing
Operational Efficiency
Expectation Management
Artificial Intelligence
Regulatory Requirements
Technical Documentation
Agile Software Development
Java (Programming Language)
Scrum (Software Development)
React.js (Javascript Library)
Python (Programming Language)
Federal Aviation Administration
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
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Salesforce Developer
Systems Engineer
Leidos

Chantilly, VA*On-Site

JIRA
MATLAB
Equities
Failover
Innovation
Resilience
Scalability
Market Data
Group Policy
Virtualization
Windows Domain
Authentications
Windows Servers
Ancient History
Active Directory
Software Systems
Machine Learning
Containerization
SolidWorks (CAD)
Interoperability
Operating Systems
Incident Response
Disaster Recovery
Endpoint Security
Windows PowerShell
Policy Enforcement
Workflow Management
Systems Engineering
NetApp Applications
Microsoft SharePoint
Lifecycle Management
System Configuration
Atlassian Confluence
Microsoft SQL Servers
Server Infrastructure
Artificial Intelligence
Technical Documentation
Psychiatric Assessments
Administrative Functions
Authorization (Computing)
Public Key Infrastructure
McAfee Epolicy Orchestrator
Windows Server Update Services
Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
Top Secret-Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI Clearance)
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