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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer - **Company:** SimVentions Inc. - **Location:** Port Royal, VA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $92,000.0 - $135,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Confluence, JIRA, Automation of Tests, C++ (Programming Language), Configuration Management, Code Review, Continuous Integration, Data Reduction, DevOps, Python (Programming Language), Object-Oriented Software Development, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Regression Testing, Software Engineering, Software Troubleshooting, Gitlab, Git, SC Clearance, Maintaining Code, Software Version Control, Devsecops, Docker, Jenkins, Programming Languages - **Published:** June 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/mid-level-software-engineer-port-royal-virginia/2824061734-2/ ## About the Role + Proficiency in Python and experience with automated testing frameworks + Experience with C++ and object oriented design principles. * Data Reduction Techniques + Experience with manipulating output text and binary data for automated and manual analysis * Version Control and CI/CD + Git and GitLab + Familiarity with DevSecOps principles and practices. General Skills: * Problem-Solving: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues * Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders * Teamwork: A collaborative spirit and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team * Attention to Detail: A passion for quality and an eye for detail in all aspects of development Preferred Skills and Experience: * Expirence with: + Automated testing frameworks + Redhat Linux + Docker containers + Jenkins + Rust Education: A Bachelors degree in a STEM field is required. Compensation ## Description SimVentions is a 100% employee-owned business and has consistently been voted one of Virginia's Best Places to Work. We are seeking an experienced Software Developer to create solutions and tools for automated testing and data mining in support of the Softkill Coordination Subsystem (SKCS) program. As part of a Scrum team, you will be performing software design, implementation, and test, documentation, and defect analysis, as well as CI/CD pipeline development. This is a journeyman level position requiring a minimum of 5 years of professional experience. Must be willing to work on-site at Dahlgren Naval Base 5 days/week. A Secret Clearance will be required for this position. Candidates must be a US Citizen and hold a DoD Clearance or be Clearance eligible for consideration. Travel: Negligible Clearance: An ACTIVE Secret Clearance is required for this position. Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. US Citizenship is required to obtain a clearance. Requirements: * Test Tool Development: + Design, code, and implement scripts and applications for creating simulated data and message injection using Python/C++ * Code Review and Analysis: + Ability to understand existing tactical software implemented in C++ * Enable automated analysis of manual regression tests using collected data (in the form of raw binary data or human readable logs) * Tactical Software Development: + CI/CD and DevOps: Engage in our DevSecOps pipeline to encorporate previous manual tests as repeatable automated tests + Consolidate repeatable tests within a testing framework for configuration management, extensibility, repeatability, maintainability of tests as well as to aid in report generation * Code Management: + Use Git for local development and GitLab for configuration management, including handling merge requests and maintaining code repositories * Agile and Project Management: + Participate in our agile development process, using JIRA for ticket management and Confluence for documentation ## Related Videos - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - Modern DevOps for IoT Devices and More](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1805-wearedevelopers-live-modern-devops-for-iot-devices-and-more) - [Enabling automated 1-click customer deployments with built-in quality and security](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/83-enabling-automated-1-click-customer-deployments-with-built-in-quality-and-security) - [Are Code Reviews Worth It? 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