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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer (Expert) - **Company:** Staffed4U LLC - **Location:** Herndon, VA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $10,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), .NET Framework, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Server Applications, Software Applications, Business Software, C++ (Programming Language), Relational Databases, Software Debugging, Electronic Mailing, Internet Protocol Security (IP SEC), Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Lightweight Directory Access Protocols (LDAP), Enterprise Messaging Systems, Public Key Infrastructure, Windows PowerShell, Systems Development Life Cycle, Remote Administration, Ruby, Standard Sql, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Systems Integration, Web Applications, Transport Layer Security, Enterprise Software Applications, Software Troubleshooting, Information Technology, Puppet, Software Version Control - **Published:** August 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9087867/software-engineer-expert ## About the Role * Minimum 9 years of professional software engineering experience. * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field. + Equivalent professional experience may be substituted for the degree requirement. * Experience developing software for enterprise environments supporting government or Intelligence Community customers. * Experience coordinating Certification & Accreditation (C&A) activities. * Experience authoring technical documentation, reports, and customer briefings. * Experience supporting software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Operations & Maintenance (O&M) processes. * Experience supporting multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. * Prior experience supporting multiple Intelligence Community organizations. Required Technical Skills * Windows PowerShell * Puppet * Secure Virtual Private Networking (VPN) * IPSec and SSL * SQL * C2S (Commercial Cloud Services) * Ruby * Java * C++ * .NET Development * Remote administration * Communications and email protocol API implementation * Software version control * Excellent written and verbal communication skills, * Experience with official government messaging systems. * Experience designing and developing web-based email client and server applications. * Experience implementing business processes and workflow automation into enterprise email applications. * Knowledge of PKI (Public Key Infrastructure) and LDAP implementation. * Experience integrating web applications with remote relational database environments. * Experience supporting secure enterprise communications platforms. Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is an experienced software engineer who thrives in mission-focused environments and enjoys solving complex technical challenges. You are comfortable working independently while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and government stakeholders. You possess excellent communication skills, can effectively manage multiple priorities, and consistently deliver high-quality software solutions supporting national security missions. This role is ideal for someone who is highly motivated, adaptable, and willing to go the extra mile to ensure mission success. ## Description We are seeking an Expert Software Engineer to support a mission-critical national security program in Herndon, Virginia. This position offers the opportunity to develop and maintain enterprise software solutions that support high-priority Intelligence Community (IC) missions. The successful candidate will work closely with technical teams and government stakeholders to design, develop, maintain, and enhance secure software applications while supporting ongoing operations and maintenance (O&M) activities. 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