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# Software Engineer

- **Company:** Orbis Operations
- **Location:** Sterling, VA, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Databases, Data Stores, Software Debugging, Design of User Interfaces, Simple Data Format, Software Deployment, Software Engineering, Backend, Information Technology, Non-relational Database, Docker
- **Published:** August 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9122592/software-engineer

## About the Role

* TS/SCI with polygraph level clearance required., * No demonstrated experience is required.
 * Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required; Four (4) years of SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelors degree.

Desired Skills & Abilities:

 * Front and/or backend app development, UI design, proficient use of cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure), code deployment in container orchestration solutions (i.e. Docker), use of relational and non-relational databases.

Physical Requirements:

 * Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
 * Routine video conference and/or in-person meetings
 * Ability to attend planned meetings within the Washington Metro Area region and at overseas client sites

## Description

* Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements
 * Debug existing software and correct defects
 * Provide recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards
 * Design and code new software or modify existing software to add new features
 * Integrate existing software into new or modified systems or operating environments
 * Develop simple data queries for existing or proposed databases or data repositories


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