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# Software Engineer 3 - TS/SCI with Poly- Telework Flexibility

- **Company:** TALENTOPS LLC
- **Location:** Annapolis Junction, MD, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $160,000.0 - $230,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Apache Accumulo, Agile Methodology, Confluence, JIRA, Bash Shell, Big Data, Unix, Cloud Computing, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Linux, DevOps, Eclipse (Software), Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Spring Framework, JSON, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, MariaDB, MySQL, Open Source Technology, Ansible, Standard Sql, Azure Machine Learning, Shell Script, Software Engineering, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Parquet, Pytorch, Git, Containerization, Gitlab-ci, Information Technology, HuggingFace, Atlassian Tools, Apache Kafka, Slurm, Software Version Control, Docker
- **Published:** October 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/8879675/software-engineer-3-tssci-with-poly-telework-flexibility

## About the Role

* Languages: Java, Python, Shell/Bash, SQL
 * Tools/Technologies: Docker, Git, GitLab CI, Ansible, Atlassian Suite (JIRA, Confluence), Eclipse IDE
 * Databases: MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, Accumulo
 * Operating Systems: Linux, Unix
 * Frameworks/Concepts: Spring, Kafka, J2EE, CI/CD, Agile, DevOps, IaC
 * Data Formats: JSON, XML, CSV, Parquet, TCLD
 * Cloud/HPC Concepts: Compute, networking, memory, storage
 * Other Desired: Slurm, PyTorch, Hugging Face

Required Qualifications:

Must meet one of the following combinations of education and experience:

 * Master's degree in Computer Science or related field + 5 years of SWE experience
 * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field + 7 years of SWE experience
 * 9 years of relevant SWE experience (with no degree requirement)

In addition, candidates should demonstrate:

 * Proficiency in Java and Python software development
 * Hands-on experience with containerization tools such as Docker
 * Experience administering Linux systems and writing shell scripts
 * Familiarity with Git and CI/CD tools
 * Ability to install, configure, and maintain open-source or custom analytics tools

Desired Qualifications:

 * Experience with Accumulo and large data storage systems
 * Familiarity with machine learning tools such as Hugging Face or PyTorch
 * Experience with Agile development methodologies
 * Understanding of HPC workload managers like Slurm

## Description

We are seeking an experienced Software Engineer (SWE) Level 3 to support work with a mission-focused organization within the U.S. Intelligence Community. This role is embedded in a high-impact project based in Annapolis Junction, MD, working with advanced analytics platforms and high-performance computing environments. The selected candidate will be involved in the full lifecycle of software engineering, with a strong emphasis on Java, Python, Docker, and Linux-based development., * Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain complex software systems based on user-defined requirements

 * Debug, troubleshoot, and enhance existing software components
 * Integrate third-party tools, libraries, and frameworks into new or modified systems
 * Analyze user needs and recommend appropriate technical solutions
 * Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines in a secure Linux environment
 * Develop and maintain scripts for automation and system tasks using Bash and Python
 * Contribute to architecture discussions and provide input on software/hardware trade-offs
 * Lead or contribute to Agile software development teams and mentor junior engineers
 * Manage configuration and source control using Git
 * Write and maintain clear technical documentation and operational procedures