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# Software Engineer 4

- **Company:** RealmOne
- **Location:** Columbia, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $240,000.0 - $270,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Signals Intelligence, Computer Engineering, Object-Oriented Software Development, Software Engineering, Technical Debt, Information Technology
- **Published:** September 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/88243845/1

## About the Role

* Bachelor's Degree or higher in computer engineering or in a field related to computer engineering or computer science disciplines. An additional 4 years of Software Engineering experience may be substituted for the degree for a total of 16 years.
 * 12+ years of Software Engineering experience
 * 5 years of work experience in the SIGINT, IA, or IT domains

Position requires active Security Clearance with appropriate Polygraph

## Description

The Senior Software Engineer will serve as technical anchor for a new feature/capability being added to our product. Ideal candidate will be able to architect/design a new feature and translate complex business requirements into robust, documented technical designs. Responsibilities will include coordinating closely with members of an Integrated Feature Team (IFT) to ensure high-quality delivery through the lifecycle.

The Level 4 Software Engineer shall possess the following capabilities:

 * Architectural Analysis & Design: Deconstruct complex requirements to determine system impact.
 * You will lead the creation of design documentation using Object-Oriented (OO) principles, ensuring new features integrate seamlessly without technical debt.
 * Technical Shepherding: Act as the feature lead for a new capability.
 * You are responsible for the "definition of done," guiding a feature from initial concept through development, testing, and deployment.
 * Cross-Team Coordination: Serve as the technical liaison to the Systems Engineering team to align on approach and constraints.
 * Team Leadership & Tasking: Decompose high-level feature designs into actionable tasks for the development team.
 * Manage feature status to leadership and mentor junior/mid-level peers.
 * Quality Assurance: Conduct rigorous merge request (MR) reviews to maintain code standards, security protocols, and performance benchmarks.


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