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# Senior Software Engineer

- **Company:** CACI International Inc.
- **Location:** Sterling, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $98,500.0 - $206,800.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Apache ActiveMQ, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Computer Engineering, Linux, DevOps, Elasticsearch, Interoperability, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, MongoDB, Cisco Nexus Switches, Software Architecture, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Software Tools, Signal Processing, Simulink, Software Engineering, Autoscaling, Spring-boot, Git, Gitlab-ci, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Deployment Automation, Apache Kafka, Docker, Jenkins, Artifactory
- **Published:** October 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/senior-software-engineer-sterling-va--0e46be21-a310-48c3-a6bf-9aa9ee578177

## About the Role

Software Engineering, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), Top Secret Clearance, Willing to Travel, Leadership, Design Evaluation, Simulation, Software Architecture, Computer Engineering, Radio Frequency, * Must be a US citizen and have an active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility

 * 7 years of proven experience in software engineering and Bachelor's Degree or higher in computer engineering or in a field related to the computer engineering or computer science disciplines.
 * Some knowledge of RF technologies, including antenna systems, signal processing, modulation techniques, and wireless communications protocols.
 * Hands-on experience supporting systems of similar scope and complexity.
 * 3 or more years of AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, Java, Spring Boot, Kafka, ActiveMQ, MongoDB, and Elastic Stack or similar experience.
 * Experience with automated deployment pipelines using DevOps tools like GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins, Nexus, Artifactory or similar platforms.
 * Experience working in and with cloud infrastructure like AWS and Kubernetes.

Desired:

 * Familiarity with RF software tools (MATLAB, Simulink).
 * Experience implementing cloud infrastructure (AWS, Kubernetes) with auto-scaling.
 * Linux/Red Hat knowledge.
 * Python programming experience.
 * What You Can Expect:

A culture of integrity.

## Description

* Design and create software for a cloud-based simulation environment, ensuring it meets both functional and non-functional requirements such as performance, scalability, and reliability.
 * Deploy and maintain systems using Linux, Docker, Kubernetes/Helm, ArgoCD and Git best practices while ensuring high uptime and performance.
 * Evaluate and integrate technologies to optimize the performance and efficiency of software components and virtual interfaces.
 * Define and enforce technical standards for cloud software and infrastructure to ensure consistency, interoperability, and maintainability.
 * Integrate simulation tools into the environment to support the creation of RF simulations.
 * Create comprehensive documentation of software architectures, design decisions, and technical standards.