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# Software Engineer

- **Company:** COHESION FORCE INC
- **Location:** Huntsville, AL, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, JIRA, Unit Testing, C++ (Programming Language), Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Design of User Interfaces, Issue Tracking Systems, Multiprocessing, Scrum Methodology, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Software Configuration Management, Multithreading, Gitlab, Git
- **Published:** September 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.cohesionforce.com/job/software-engineer-26-019

## About the Role

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 5 years of professional experience; or 3 years of professional experience with a related Master's degree; or no experience required with a related PhD or JD. Considered career, or journey, level.

 - Candidate is expected to be proficient in C++.
 - Experience with GitLab/Git for software configuration management.
 - Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux OS.
 - Full time onsite.
 - Works well in a fast-paced collaborative team environment.
 - An active Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

 - Familiar with Scaled Agile Frameword.
 - Agile Scrum
 - Experience with Java and user interfaces.
 - Jira - issue tracking and agile project management, or similar tool.
 - Multi-core and multi-threaded programming.
 - Familiarity with MDA Sensors and missile defense systems.
 - Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
 - Strong interpersonal skills.

## Description

CohesionForce is actively seeking candidates for a Software Engineer to become part of our team in Huntsville, AL. In this role, your responsibilities include: Support integration activities, apply risk management to primary development branch, resolve merge conflicts, and testing. Writing programs using C++, Java, or similar languages; creating and running unit test; developing software documentation; creating and running automated software builds and pipelines in a Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) enironment; collaborating with stakeholders and government customers; working within an Agile team environment, to include Program Increment Planning, Iteration Planning, Feature and Story development, Sprint Planning, and Iteration Retrospectives; Participating in demos for the team and program Sprint reviews.


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