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# Software Engineer (Level 3)- TS/SCI POLY

- **Company:** TALENTOPS LLC
- **Location:** Annapolis Junction, MD, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $229,000 - $255,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Data Retrieval, Software Debugging, Elasticsearch, Data Flow Control, Monitoring of Systems, Spring Framework, Linux Commands, Prometheus, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Grafana, Indexer, Git, Containerization, Gitlab-ci, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Apache Nifi, Software Version Control, OpenSearch, Docker, Microservices
- **Published:** November 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/software-engineer-level-3-ts-sci-poly-annapolis-junction-md--ae19b621-02b9-4b83-8031-c5a159954da0

## About the Role

Software Engineering, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), Top Secret Clearance, Software Engineering, Microservices, Java, Technical Leadership, Agile Programming Methodologies, Cross-Functional, Team Player, The ideal candidate brings strong technical leadership, hands-on development experience, and the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary Agile teams., * Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph

 * Twenty (20) years of experience as a Software Engineer supporting programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity
 * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline
 + Four (4) additional years of relevant Software Engineering experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree
 * Proficiency with the Linux command line interface
 * Strong experience developing microservices using Java and Spring
 * Experience with container technologies (Docker, containerd)
 * Experience with container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes
 * Experience using system monitoring and observability tools including Grafana and Prometheus
 * Experience using Git for version control, * Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools such as GitLab CI and ArgoCD
 * Experience with OpenSearch or Elasticsearch for indexing and data retrieval
 * Experience with Apache NiFi for dataflow management and ingestion
 * Familiarity with the Amazon HCI platform
 * Strong debugging, documentation, and communication skills
 * Ability to work effectively on a multidisciplinary Agile team

## Description

We are seeking a highly experienced Software Engineer - Level 3 to support complex, mission-critical software systems within a classified environment. This role supports programs of significant scope and complexity and requires deep expertise in modern Java-based microservices, containerized architectures, and system observability., * Design, develop, and sustain complex software systems supporting mission operations

 * Build and maintain Java-based microservices using the Spring framework
 * Develop and deploy containerized applications using Docker and containerd
 * Deploy, manage, and support applications in Kubernetes-orchestrated environments
 * Monitor system health and performance using Grafana and Prometheus
 * Utilize Git for source control and collaborative development
 * Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve software and system issues across environments
 * Produce and maintain clear technical documentation
 * Collaborate closely with software engineers, system engineers, analysts, and mission stakeholders
 * Operate effectively within an Agile development environment