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# Software Engineer (TS/SCI) - 171832

- **Company:** Zachary Piper
- **Location:** Herndon, VA, United States
- **Salary:** $200,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Software System Penetration Testing, Unit Testing, Microsoft Azure, Databases, Software Debugging, DevOps, Web Development, Distributed Systems, NoSQL, Scrum Methodology, Ansible, Software Engineering, Web Applications, Web Services, Google Cloud, Cloud Platform System, Gitlab-ci, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Terraform, Devsecops, Docker, Jenkins, Vulnerability Analysis, Microservices
- **Published:** September 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9087433/software-engineer-tssci-171832

## About the Role

* Software development experience with Java and Python
 * Experience with DevSecOps practices and principles
 * Understanding in application containerization (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes, etc.)
 * Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, Azure DevOps)
 * Experience with Agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban)
 * Knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP)
 * Active TS/SCI Security Clearance is required to start with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with poly

Preferred Qualifications:

 * Full-stack development
 * Web Development Experience
 * Experience designing and documenting microservice-based architectures
 * Experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases
 * Experience with distributed systems (services and databases)
 * Strong background developing /debugging and/or testing of web applications and web services
 * Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible)
 * Understanding of security best practices and tools (e.g., vulnerability scanning, penetration testing)

## Description

Job Summary: We are urgently seeking a Software Engineer to deliver Agile DevOps support for mission-critical systems. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in developing robust systems, software, and cloud environments while overseeing operations and maintenance for essential systems. Your responsibilities will include offering technical expertise in the design, development, implementation, and testing of customer tools and applications. Operating within a DevOps framework, you will drive major project deliverables through the entire software development lifecycle, from scope and estimation to design, coding, and unit testing.


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