Senior Software Engineer – GEOINT Solutions (Chinook Program)

Location: Chantilly, VA or Gaithersburg, MD (Onsite)
Clearance: Active TS/SCI (Ability to obtain Polygraph)

The Mission
Join the Chinook Program and build the next generation of mission-critical software solutions for Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT). We are looking for a highly motivated Senior Software Engineer to tackle complex national security challenges. If you are passionate about modern software development, agile methodologies, and want your code to make a real-world impact, this is your opportunity.

Working onsite with our dynamic teams in Chantilly or Gaithersburg, you will experience a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment where your technical leadership and problem-solving skills will directly support the customer’s mission.

What You Will Do
In this hybrid technical and leadership role, you will drive the complete software development lifecycle while championing Agile best practices:

• Build & Architect: Design, develop, and deliver complex, customer-focused software enhancements from end to end.
• Lead the Agile Process: Act as a technical leader and Scrum Master, ensuring agile ceremonies are productive and obstacles are rapidly cleared for your team.
• Solve Complex Problems: Break down large system architectures into manageable tasks, providing accurate effort estimates and innovative technical designs.
• Collaborate: Work shoulder-to-shoulder with Product Owners, technical leads, and fellow engineers to optimize system behavior and data outputs.

What You Bring (Basic Qualifications)

• Clearance & Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship required. Must hold an active TS/SCI clearance and be willing to obtain a Polygraph.
• Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering (or related) with 8–12 years of experience; OR a Master’s degree with 6–10 years of experience.
• Agile Leadership: Proven experience serving as a Scrum Master for a technical team.
• Core Tech Stack:
• Backend & Systems: Python, Java, SQL/PostgreSQL, Linux, Windows
• Frontend & Web: JavaScript, Django, REST APIs, JQuery, Ajax
• DevOps & Tools: Git/GitLab, CI/CD methodologies
• Engineering Excellence: Deep understanding of modern design patterns, coding standards, and scalable architecture.

Stand Out With (Preferred Qualifications)

• Cloud Expertise: Hands-on experience with multi-cloud architectures (AWS, Azure, Google, IBM, Oracle) and specific AWS services (S3, SQS, SNS, EC2, CloudFormation, RDS). Cloud certifications (e.g., AWS DevOps Engineer) are a huge plus.
• Modern Frontend: Experience scripting with React.
• Domain Knowledge: A background in GEOINT systems and architecture (Client-Server, MVC).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $160,000.00 - $192,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) 6% Match
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Security clearance:

• Top Secret (Required)

Work Location: In person