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# Software Engineer 2

- **Company:** Markon, LLC.
- **Location:** Fort Meade, MD, United States
- **Salary:** $255,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Software Applications, Application Performance Management, Software Quality, Software Debugging, Linux, Python (Programming Language), Object-Oriented Software Development, Software Maintenance, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Test-Driven Development (TDD), Software Troubleshooting, Containerization
- **Published:** November 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9295777/software-engineer-2

## About the Role

* Active TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph through this customer is required.
 * Bachelor's degree and 14+ years of relevant software engineering experience required.
 * Experience with object-oriented programming languages and concepts.
 * Experience developing software using Python.
 * Experience working with Linux operating systems.
 * Strong foundation in test-driven development (TDD) practices.
 * Experience with containerization technologies.

## Description

This role focuses on developing, testing, and maintaining software solutions using Python, Linux, and containerization technologies., * Design, develop, test, and maintain software applications using Python.

 * Apply object-oriented programming principles to develop scalable and maintainable software solutions.
 * Develop and support applications within Linux operating environments.
 * Implement test-driven development (TDD) practices to ensure software quality and reliability.
 * Develop, deploy, and maintain applications using containerization technologies.
 * Troubleshoot software issues, debug code, and improve application performance.
 * Collaborate with engineering teams to support software integration, testing, and deployment.