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# Software Engineer - TS/SCI

- **Company:** @orchard Llc
- **Location:** Washington, DC, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Systems Engineering, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Continuous Integration, Database Development, Distributed Systems, Django Web Framework, Design of User Interfaces, Named Entity Recognition, NoSQL, Secure Coding, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Web Services, Google Cloud, Enterprise Software Applications, Flask (Web Framework), Spring-boot, Software Application Programming, Backend, Git, Fastapi, Event Driven Architecture, Containerization, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Data Management, Api Design, Api Gateway, Restful APIs, Software Version Control, Data Pipelines, Devsecops, Docker, Microservices
- **Published:** September 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/16_3bb66d5a1

## About the Role

This position focuses on developing high-performance API-driven services and data-ingest pipelines that drive Analytic Data Organization, Entity Extraction, and Modernized Storage paradigms. A primary focus of this role is writing secure, cloud-ready code optimized for a Develop-Low / Deploy-High (L2H) workflow-utilizing established unclassified enterprise development ecosystems to build and test software that will safely promote across accredited cross-domain solutions into high-side, air-gapped operational networks

This position requires an active U.S. Government Security Clearance at the TS/SCI level with CI Polygraph., * US citizenship required.

 * Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph.
 * 2-5 years of experience.
 * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical discipline.
 * Experience developing applications using Java and Python.
 * Experience building RESTful APIs, web services, and backend integrations.
 * Familiarity with relational and NoSQL databases and SQL development.
 * Experience with Git, version control systems, and Agile software development methodologies.

Preferred Qualifications:

 * Experience with Spring Boot, Flask, FastAPI, Django, or similar frameworks.
 * Familiarity with Kubernetes, Docker, and cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure.
 * Experience supporting DevSecOps and CI/CD pipeline implementation.
 * Knowledge of microservices architecture, event-driven systems, and API gateway technologies.
 * Security+ certification or familiarity with secure coding and RMF principles.
 * Experience supporting DoD, Intelligence Community, or other federal government programs.

## Description

* Design, develop, and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices using Java and Python frameworks.
 * Build and integrate backend services, data pipelines, and enterprise application components.
 * Collaborate with systems engineers, data engineers, and UI/UX developers to implement end-to-end solutions.
 * Develop automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and deployment processes within Agile environments.
 * Troubleshoot application defects, performance issues, and integration challenges across distributed systems.
 * Support cloud-native deployments, containerization, and secure software development practices.


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