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# Software Engineer

- **Company:** Shadowgate Partners, Inc.
- **Location:** Fort Meade, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $176,000.0 - $192,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Systems Engineering, Microsoft Azure, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Signals Intelligence, Cyber Security, Computer Networks, Data Files, DevOps, Systems Analysis, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Software Configuration Management, Software Engineering, Web Applications, Large Language Models, Git, Kubernetes, Atlassian Tools, Docker, Programming Languages
- **Published:** September 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9199052/software-engineer

## About the Role

* Experience using AI, LLMs, and current-generation technologies.
 * Production-grade software development experience in Python.
 * Experience deploying and managing services in cloud-based hosting environments such as AWS or Azure.
 * Service containerization and deployment using Docker/Kubernetes.
 * Familiarity with Git and repository management tools.
 * Documentation using tools such as Jira and Confluence.

Preferred Qualifications

 * Experience with additional programming languages such as Java or C.
 * Web application prototyping in JavaScript.
 * Full-stack development experience.
 * Analysis of cybersecurity-related data sets (network traffic, OS events).
 * Understanding of end-to-end signals intelligence collection and analysis systems., Minimum 8 years of relevant experience with a B.S. in a technical discipline, or 4 additional years of experience in place of a B.S.

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

You will serve as a general-purpose Software Engineer and Data Integrator on an emerging project, designing, developing, and integrating solutions that analyze large data sets to deliver mission-centric insights. You will work closely with analysts, data scientists, fellow software and systems engineers, and system administrators to integrate AI/ML technologies., * Build upon Docker/Kubernetes experience to support containerized services.

 * Develop scripts to convert and normalize data.
 * Apply DevOps practices across the development lifecycle.
 * Leverage AI and machine learning technologies.
 * Elicit requirements from stakeholders and assess the applicability of AI and ML solutions.