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# Software Engineer

- **Company:** Lever, Inc.
- **Location:** Herndon, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $115,000.0 - $170,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Systems Engineering, Confluence, JIRA, Clojure, Signals Intelligence, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, DevOps, Web Development, Geospatial Intelligence, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Rapid Prototyping Process, Ruby, Software Engineering, Web Application Frameworks, Gitlab, Git, Containerization, Gitlab-ci, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Docker, Jenkins
- **Published:** August 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/rgi/d2c34a1f-c527-43ee-b4c2-0650afdeb608/apply

## About the Role

* Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field
 * 5+ years of experience in software development with experience in all phases of the software development lifecycle (analysis, design, development, testing, deployment, maintenance)
 * Demonstrated experience developing with modern languages such as: Python, Ruby, Clojure, Java, JavaScript, etc.
 * Experience designing, developing, documenting, testing, and debugging software that contains logical and mathematical solutions to problems
 * Demonstrated experience using rapid prototyping and Agile based software development methodologies
 * GEOINT/SIGINT/IMINT domain knowledge, * Understanding of machine learning concepts
 * Experience with development in microservice based architectures
 * Understanding of web application development concepts and experience using web frameworks
 * Experience with container technologies and orchestration such as Docker, Docker Compose, Kubernetes, etc.
 * Experience with continuous integration and software CM processes / tools (Git, GitLab, GitLab CI, Jenkins, JIRA, Confluence)
 * AWS experience and/or AWS certification (Developer, DevOps and/or, Architect, etc.)
 * Security+ Certification
 * Highly preferred to have Python programming language experience

## Description

If you're the kind of person who leads with initiative, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is eager to create real impact, we want you on our team.
Clearance:
Active Top Secret clearance with an ability to obtain SCI access and willingness to obtain CI Polygraph
US Citizenship Required
*This job posting is for a potential upcoming opening, and we encourage interested candidates to apply for future consideration., * Contribute to the design, development, testing and integration of new capabilities from an idea to production across a complex system

 * Integrate capabilities from different systems across the enterprise while the needs of users and stakeholders are met
 * Participate in daily standups, sprint and release planning activities, and coordinate with other team members (systems engineer, systems administrator, tester, etc.) to accomplish the tasks outlined in user stories
 * Write or contribute to documentation and end-user instructions/manuals, as necessary


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