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# Software Engineer

- **Company:** ECS Limited
- **Location:** Chantilly, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $160,000.0 - $190,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Geographic Information Systems, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Airflow, Amazon Web Services, Software Applications, Computer Vision, JIRA, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Computer Graphics, Django Web Framework, Elasticsearch, Systems Analysis, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Linux Commands, OpenShift, Ansible, Software Engineering, Strategies of Testing, Enterprise Application Integration, Scripting, ReactJS, Ios Frameworks, Analytic Functions, Gitlab, Usage Tracking, Containerization, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Data Management, Devsecops, Programming Languages
- **Published:** October 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9210497/software-engineer

## About the Role

* US Citizenship
 * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related STEM field
 * Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI + CI-Poly eligibility
 * 4-6+ years of experience designing, coding, deploying, and supporting enterprise-level systems
 * Proficiency with multiple programming languages such as C++, Python, and JavaScript
 * Strong analytical and reasoning skills with an ability to visualize processes and anticipate outcomes
 * Experience with brownfield applications, identifying opportunities for improvement and designing/implementing new features
 * Experience with DevSecOps frameworks (e.g. GitLab, Jira)
 * Experience developing architecture/system diagrams and data flow diagrams
 * Experience with containerization/orchestration technologies (e.g. Kubernetes, OpenShift)
 * Experience with Linux command-line interface (CLI) including scripting in Bash, Python, etc.
 * Experience working in an Agile environment (e.g. work breakdown/refinement, ongoing task updates)
 * Excellent communication/presentation skills to make recommendations to stakeholders with varying degrees of technical awareness

Desired Skills

 * In scope Counterintelligence Polygraph
 * Master's degree in Engineering in Computer Science or a related technical field
 * DoD Approved 8570, IAT Level II Certification (e.g. CySA+, Security+)
 * 7+ years of experience designing, coding, deploying, and supporting enterprise-level systems
 * Experience with UI frameworks (e.g. React)
 * Experience with automation engines (e.g. Ansible)
 * Experience utilizing big data tools (e.g. Airflow, Django, Elasticsearch, PostgreSQL)
 * Experience with cloud technologies (e.g. AWS, Azure)
 * Experience in computer vision, computer graphics, and homography
 * Experience with Geographic Information System (GIS) data
 * Experience working with Department of Defense (DoD) organizations or performers

## Description

Everforth ECS is seeking an innovative and articulate Software Engineer to support the execution of a variety of projects including the development of applications and APIs for help users perform analytic functions. This position requires strong technical skills in software development and enterprise application integration. You will work closely with the technical team to develop, test, deploy, and maintain solutions in an Agile environment, promoting excellence in collaboration and customer service. You should expect a fast-paced, multidisciplinary-team environment with tight deadlines., * Develop software solutions by conferring with stakeholders, studying information needs, and analyzing system flow, data usage, and work processes

 * Determine operational feasibility by evaluating problem definition and requirements, third-party analysis, and proposed solutions
 * Estimate and meet timelines, working both independently and as a member of the larger team
 * Brief stakeholders by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing development and service issues
 * Improve operations by conducting systems analysis and recommending changes to processes
 * Develop software application tests and testing strategies to improve product development and deployed operations
 * Develop scripting solutions which automate manual processes to support throughput demands
 * Embrace challenges with enthusiasm to develop imaginative solutions to unique operational problems


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