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# Sr. Software Developer (5600) (TS/SCI) (Ft. Meade, MD)

- **Company:** SMX, LLC
- **Location:** Fort Meade, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $160,000.0 - $200,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Software Applications, C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing Security, Computer Engineering, Data Mining, Data Security, Elasticsearch, Middleware, Monitoring of Systems, Python (Programming Language), Message Broker, Public Key Infrastructure, RabbitMQ, Software Engineering, Data Logging, Data Ingestion, System Availability, Delivery Pipeline, Indexer, Backend, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Apache Kafka, Data Pipelines, Devsecops, OpenSearch, Golang, Microservices
- **Published:** October 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3466767931&tx=KP9595FFU&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

* Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related quantitative discipline
 * Experience Required: 6 to 8+ years of professional backend software development experience, with at least 3 years focused on distributed microservices architectures, data ingestion pipelines, and enterprise systems integration, * Clearance: TS/SCI (Polygraph eligible/must submit if requested)
 * Advanced command of backend programming languages (e.g. Python, Go, Java, or C++) and asynchronous computing architectures - Extensive experience with message broker systems (e.g. RabbitMQ, Apache Kafka) and high-throughput data extraction, transformation, and ingestion workflows
 * Strong proficiency in advanced database querying, schema optimization, and distributed search indexing (e.g.SQL, Elasticsearch, OpenSearch)
 * Hands-on experience containerizing applications and managing deployments in secure cloud or hybrid environments (e.g.Docker, Kubernetes, AWS GovCloud/C2S)
 * Deep understanding of DoD and DIA cybersecurity standards, PKI/mTLS authentication, and secure inter-service communication

## Description

* Establish standardized, secure REST and message-based interfaces across DIA mission systems, Control Access Programs (CAP), and external intelligence feeds
 * Implement automated unit, integration, and security testing within DevSecOps deployment pipelines to maintain DISA STIG compliance
 * Monitor system performance, implement structured telemetry logging and resolve backend service bottlenecks to maintain high availability
 * Provide technical mentorship to junior/mid-level engineering staff and conduct rigorous peer code reviews to maintain code quality standards
 * Designs, build, and test computer applications and systems to solve user needs with AMI
 * Architect, build, and optimize backend microservices, secure data ingestion pipelines, and enterprise middleware connecting ACIC platforms
 * Duty Locations: ACIC (Fort George G. Meade, MD) - Security Clearance: TS/SCI (Polygraph eligible / must submit if requested)