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# Software Engineer Senior Staff (TS/SCI Required)

- **Company:** Cherokee Federal
- **Location:** St. Louis, MO, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Code Review, Computer Programming, Continuous Integration, Linux, OpenShift, Software Architecture, Software Engineering, Data Processing, Scripting, Cloud Platform System, Computer Equipment, Containerization, Gitlab-ci, Kubernetes, Docker, Jenkins, Microservices
- **Published:** August 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/87995519/1

## About the Role

This position requires an active TS/Sensitive Compartmental Information (SCI) clearance with the ability to obtain a Counterintelligence polygraph to be considered., * Current TS/SCI with the willingness and ability to obtain a Counterintelligence polygraph

 * Bachelor's Degree in a related field with nine (9) years of related experience OR Master's Degree with seven (7) years of related experience.
 * Knowledge and experience developing multi-tiered or microservice applications.
 * Experience with at least one cloud platform. ie. AWS, Azure, Google.
 * Containerization experience (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift).
 * Proficiency in CI/CD tools (GitLab CI, Jenkins).
 * Strong scripting experience.
 * Linux experience.
 * Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal, * Software Architecture
 * Technical Leadership
 * Advanced Programming
 * System Design
 * Code Review & Mentorship

## Description

* Plans, conducts, and coordinates software development activities.
 * Designs, develops, documents, tests, and debugs software that contains logical and mathematical solutions to business/mission problems or questions in computer language for solutions by means of data processing equipment.
 * Applies the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the development life cycle.
 * Applies knowledge of computer hardware and software, subject matter to be programmed in business/mission applications, information processing techniques used, and information gathered from system users to develop software.
 * Corrects program errors, prepares operating instructions, compiles documentation of program development, and analyzes system capabilities to resolve questions of program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques, and controls. Ensures software standards are met.
 * Performs other job-related duties as assigned


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