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# Sr. Software Engineer

- **Company:** UNITY COMPASS LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
- **Location:** North Potomac, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Application Performance Management, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Software Quality, Code Review, Software Debugging, Software Design Patterns, Elasticsearch, Python (Programming Language), Message Broker, NoSQL, Object-Oriented Software Development, Scrum Methodology, RabbitMQ, Redis, Ansible, Secure Coding, Software Engineering, Web Applications, Enterprise Software Applications, Spring Cloud, ReactJS, Reliability of Systems, Git, Vue.js, Containerization, AngularJS, Gitlab-ci, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Deployment Automation, Apache Kafka, Front End Software Development, Restful APIs, Terraform, Software Version Control, Devsecops, Docker, Jenkins, Microservices
- **Published:** November 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/c3541091-4682-4352-8fb7-b7d87c7f3a49

## About the Role

ship is required per contract with an Active Top Secret/SCI and the ability to successfully pass a Polygraph examination.
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Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field and 8-12 years of prior relevant experience or Master s with 6-10 years of prior relevant experience.
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8+ years of professional software development experience.
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Strong proficiency in one or more object-oriented programming languages such as:
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Java
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C#
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Python
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C++
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Experience developing web-based applications and enterprise software solutions.
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Experience designing and consuming REST APIs.
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Experience working with relational and/or NoSQL databases.
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Strong understanding of object-oriented design principles and software design patterns.
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Experience using Git or other distributed version control systems.
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Experience working within Agile Scrum or SAFe development environments.
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Excellent analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:
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Experience developing cloud-native applications in AWS, Azure, or other cloud platforms.
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Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
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Experience building microservices architectures.
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Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and CI/CD tools including Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps.
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Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform or Ansible.
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Knowledge of message brokers such as Kafka or RabbitMQ.
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Experience with front-end frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.js.
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Familiarity with Elasticsearch, Redis, or other enterprise technologies.
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Experience with secure software development lifecycle (SSDLC) practices.
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Security+ certification or other DoD 8570/8140 compliant certification.

## Description

Location: Gaithersburg, MD 100% onsite Schedule (FT/PT): Full Time Travel Required: No Shift: Day Clearance Level Required: Active Top Secret/SCI with the ability to successfully pass a Polygraph examination.
Essential Responsibilities

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Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain enterprise software applications using modern development practices.
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Collaborate with Product Owners, Scrum Masters, architects, and fellow developers to deliver high-quality software in Agile sprints.
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Participate in sprint planning, backlog refinement, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
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Develop clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following secure coding standards and best practices.
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Design and implement RESTful APIs, microservices, and distributed application architectures.
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Perform code reviews and mentor junior developers to promote engineering excellence and knowledge sharing.
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Troubleshoot complex application issues and perform root cause analysis to improve system reliability and performance.
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Develop automated unit, integration, and end-to-end tests to ensure software quality.
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Collaborate with DevSecOps teams to implement CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes.
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Optimize application performance, scalability, and security across enterprise environments.
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Participate in architecture discussions and contribute to technical roadmaps and modernization initiatives.
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Support production deployments and resolve issues in mission-critical environments