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# Software Developer - Cyber Capability Development

- **Company:** Shadowgate Partners, Inc.
- **Location:** Annapolis Junction, MD, United States
- **Salary:** $218,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Java (Programming Language), .NET Framework, Microsoft Windows, Adobe InDesign, Unix, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Custom Software, Perl (Programming Language), Python (Programming Language), Microsoft Visual Studio, Network Protocols, Reverse Engineering, Socket Programming, Data Streaming, Gitlab, Git, IDA Pro, Software Version Control
- **Published:** September 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9168940/software-developer-cyber-capability-development

## About the Role

* Programming experience in Assembly, C, C++, Java, Perl, and/or Python.
 * Development experience in at least one of: Windows applications using Visual Studio or .NET environments; UNIX applications using make files or a comparable build environment.
 * Comfort reading and reasoning about code you did not write.
 * Ability to document work and defend design decisions in review., * Exposure to network protocols and socket programming.
 * Familiarity with reverse engineering tools such as Ghidra or IDA Pro.
 * Experience with version control and CI workflows (Git/GitLab).
 * Prior work in a mission, research, or security-engineering environment.

Experience & Education

Bachelor's degree, or four years of experience in a relevant field.

Clearance Level

This position requires an active Top Secret/SCI clearance with a Full Scope Polygraph. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and must hold, or be able to reinstate, the required clearance and polygraph prior to start. Clearance eligibility must be maintained throughout the duration of employment.

## Description

* Design and develop custom software for CNO tools and techniques.
 * Build end-to-end data flow and tasking paths into developed capabilities.
 * Participate in design, code, and software readiness reviews.
 * Author technical documentation for the software you deliver.
 * Work with teammates to adopt shared libraries and common build practices.


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