<p>This role supports a key Federal defense program and is responsible for developing, maintaining, and enhancing complex software applications and frameworks across the full software release lifecycle. This role requires expert-level technical proficiency, strong problem-solving abilities, and the ability to contribute to multiple technical domains concurrently.</p><p>This position works onsite in Arlington, VA, collaborating closely with an all-onshore engineering team. Ideal candidates will be able to quickly ramp up in a fast-paced environment and hit the ground running.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>·        Analyze, design, develop, and update software for new features, system enhancements, and performance improvements.</p><p>·        Write, maintain, and document high-quality C++ source code.</p><p>·        Develop solutions for complex technical problems affecting multiple systems and disciplines.</p><p>·        Implement and maintain communication interfaces using protocols such as TCP/IP, UDP, and DDS.</p><p>·        Work within the Linux operating system at an advanced level.</p><p>·        Support containerization and automated deployment using Docker and Kubernetes (RKE2).</p><p>·        Collaborate across engineering, operations, and integration teams to support software deployments.</p><p>·        Utilize software source control and configuration management tools.</p>

<p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p><p>·        U.S. Citizenship required.</p><p>·        BS degree with 8–12 years of relevant experience, OR Master’s with 6–10 years, OR Doctorate in a technical domain.</p><p>·        Very strong proficiency in C++ software development.</p><p>·        Advanced experience working in Linux environments.</p><p>·        Experience with communication protocols such as TCP/IP, UDP, and DDS.</p><p>·        Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes (RKE2), containerization, and automation technologies.</p><p>·        Experience with software source control and configuration management tools.</p><p>·        Ability to analyze, design, code, and update software for new features and performance improvements.</p><p>·        Strong collaboration skills to support deployments and integrations across engineering teams.</p><p><strong>Preferred Qualifications:</strong></p><p>·        Experience in defense, aerospace, or government contracting environments.</p><p>·        Additional experience with container orchestration or CI/CD tools.</p><p>·        Broader networking or distributed systems experience.</p><p>·        Familiarity with large-scale system integrations or cross-functional engineering environments.</p><p>·        Strong adaptability with the ability to quickly learn new technologies or domain-specific systems.</p>

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