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# Software Engineer

- **Company:** Ignite, LLC
- **Location:** Norfolk, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $120,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Data Analysis, Business Systems, Information Systems, Computer Networks, Computer Engineering, Corona (Software Development Kit), Data Integration, DevOps, Systems Analysis, Oracle (Applications), Scrum Methodology, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Software Engineering, Systems Architecture, Utility Software, C4ISR, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Devsecops, Cisco
- **Published:** September 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/87727372/1

## About the Role

* Master's or Bachelor's degree in quantitative fields such as engineering or mathematics (e.g. Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or Information Systems); and shall possess Agile Developer certification or Certified Scrum Developer certification.

Certification Requirement (Software Engineer or ComputerRelated Degrees):
Must be actively working toward one of the following within 18 months of role start:

 * Professional Software Engineering Master (PSEM)
 * Certified Software Development Professional (CSDP)
OR (with COR approval) one vendor/platformspecific certification, such as:

 * Microsoft (MCSD, MCAD, MCDBA)
 * Sun Certified Professional (SCP)
 * Red Hat Certification Program (RHCP)
 * Cisco (CCNP, CCDP)
 * Oracle Certified Professional (OCP)
 * Certified SAFe/Agile Software Engineer
 * Certified SAFe DevOps Practitioner
 * Certified SAFe Architect
 * AWS Foundational, Associate, or Professional certifications

Experience:

 * 10 years with Masters or 14 years with Bachelor's degree of professional experience with research, design, and development of computer and network software or specialized utility programs which may include database maintenance within an application area.
 * Experience applying programming concepts in a professional or academic setting and notable experience with applying modern software development methodologies (e.g. agile, DEVOPS/DEVSECOPS) in a professional or academic setting.
 * Two (2) years of Kubernetes experience.
 * DoD8570/DoD8140 Compliance (Level II or Level III) certification.

Additional Requirements:

 * Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a DoD SECRET Security Clearance
 * Strong analytical and systemsthinking skills
 * Experience leading engineering or software technical tasks
 * Ability to collaborate effectively within diverse technical teams and customer environments

## Description

* Lead and conduct software development and sustainment activities for project and integrated logistics systems
 * Perform systems analysis, systems architecture development, and technical solution engineering
 * Provide systems/equipment support and troubleshooting for multifaceted environments
 * Lead or support Test & Evaluation activities, including test planning, execution, data analysis, and reporting
 * Support logistics system workflows, data integration, and performance assessment
 * Collaborate across multidisciplinary engineering teams and government stakeholders
 * Contribute to modernization initiatives supporting DoW C4ISR, logistics, and enterprise business systems
 * Guide junior engineers and contribute to project technical direction


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