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# Software Engineer III

- **Company:** Arcfield, Inc.
- **Location:** Rome, NY, United States (Remote available)
- **Salary:** $92,979.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Public-Key Cryptography, Bash Shell, Software Bug Management, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Configuration Management, Software Debugging, Linux, Emulators, Object-Oriented Software Development, Scrum Methodology, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Secure Coding, Shell Script, Software Engineering, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Test-Driven Development (TDD), Gitlab, SC Clearance, Gitlab-ci, Kubernetes, Build Process, Docker, Vmware, Programming Languages
- **Published:** October 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9242852/software-engineer-iii

## About the Role

You'd be a great fit if you...

 * Have a science/math/engineering BS degree with 5-7 years recent software development work experience or an MS with 3-5 years of recent software development work experience, PhD and 0-2 yrs. of expereince.
 * Must be able to obtain and maintain a US SECRET clearance.
 * Function well in a team environment.
 * Demonstrate proficiencies in Java, C++, shell scripting, XML, Gitlab, VMWare, Linux.
 * Have design and implementation knowledge/experience using object-oriented principles and patterns.
 * Have experience with relevant software engineering tools (configuration management systems, build processes, debuggers, emulators, simulators, and logic analyzers).
 * Are familiar with the full software engineering lifecycle.
 * Understand and have executed good coding principles and practices.
 * Have container-based development experience using Kubernetes, Podman, Gitlab CI and bash or equivalent.
 * Have strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
 * Strong problem-solving skills, strong attention to detail, and quality oriented.
 * Remote work may be allowed, but must be located local to Rome, NY area.

It'd be even better if you have...

 * Knowledge of Agile development processes.
 * Exposure to Security Enhanced Red Hat Linux.
 * Additional programming language experience (e.g., Go, Rust, C#).
 * Working knowledge of secure coding practices and processes.
 * An understanding or working knowledge of test-driven development.
 * An understanding of public-key cryptography.

## Description

The chosen candidate will join the Agile Scrum team and contribute to the design, development and maintenance of a complex software code base comprised of a cross-domain solution and feature-enhancing components. Tasking includes analyzing, prototyping, and contributing to the development of baseline features to address security and enterprise requirements, while also maintaining and providing bug fixes to currently deployed versions of the cross-domain guarding solution. The chosen candidate will collaborate with a very synergistic Product Development team, a Research & Development team, a Fielding team, Government Testing teams, and a Government PMO to achieve the program goals.