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Director Defense Contractor Software Engineer Jobs

Software System Engineer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$178.80K - $211.90K/yr

Review contractor software plans, technical documentation, and deliverables for compliance and ... Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field

... operations to engineer platforms purpose-built for U.S. and allied defense and intelligence ... The Director drives strategic campaign development, enforcing disciplined prioritization and ...

Software System Engineer

Chantilly, VA

$177.10K - $209.90K/yr

Review contractor software plans, technical documentation, and deliverables for compliance and ... Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field

Software System Engineer

Chantilly, VA

$178.80K - $211.90K/yr

Review contractor software plans, technical documentation, and deliverables for compliance and ... Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field

... operations to engineer platforms purpose-built for U.S. and allied defense and intelligence ... The Director drives strategic campaign development, enforcing disciplined prioritization and ...

Software Engineer JHNA, CTSi, and EXPANSIA have come together to form a Defense Technology platform ... IC, or defense contractor programs). * Strong understanding of secure software development ...

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How much do director defense contractor software engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 2, 2026, the average yearly pay for director defense contractor software engineer in the United States is $243,917.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $253,000.00 and $253,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Director Defense Contractor Software Engineer vs Software Engineer?

AspectDirector Defense Contractor Software EngineerSoftware Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's/Master's in CS or related, leadership experienceBachelor's in CS or related, coding skills
Work EnvironmentDefense contractors, government projects, leadership rolesDevelopment teams, corporate or government projects
Employer & IndustryDefense contractors, aerospace, government agenciesTech companies, defense, software firms
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding leadership roles in defense softwareEntry to mid-level software development roles

The main difference is that a Director Defense Contractor Software Engineer oversees teams and projects within defense contracting firms, focusing on leadership and strategic planning. In contrast, a Software Engineer primarily focuses on coding and developing software solutions. The director role involves more management responsibilities, while the software engineer role emphasizes technical skills and hands-on development.

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Software Engineer (5725)

Software Engineer (5725)

Three Saints Bay, LLC

Newport, RI • On-site

Full-time

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Job description

Job Brief
Software/Developer Engineer (5725)
OLH Technical Services, a subsidiary of Three Saints Bay, LLC, and a Federal Government Contractor industry leader, is seeking a Software Engineer to join our Team in Newport, RI.
Job Duties
  • Develop, design, and maintain web applications in collaboration with team members to develop scalable and high-performing web-based software solutions in accordance with the requirements developed by the Technical Lead, and within the specified Government schedule.
  • Collaborate with clients, business analysts, and other stakeholders to gather and analyze requirements for web applications, ensuring that the developed solutions meet business needs and are aligned with the Technical Lead's direction and within the specified Government schedule.
  • Prioritize code quality, readability, maintainability, efficiency, using appropriate data structures and algorithms, minimizing resource usage, and ensure scalability in accordance with coding standards.
  • Utilize standardized software engineering principles, including but not limited to Agile methodologies, Automated test coverage, and Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD), to ensure consistency and reliability in the development process.
  • Participate in peer code reviews on a monthly basis, during which the software development team shall review the assigned code to ensure code quality and adherence to best practices, with constructive feedback provided in a discussion format during developer meetings, as assigned by the software engineer or the technical lead.
  • Maintain and enhance existing applications, during which the contractor software engineers shall perform regular maintenance, updates, and enhancements to existing software applications to ensure their continued functionality and relevance.
  • Integrate and maintain databases as needed during the development process, during which the contractor software engineers shall work with Microsoft Server Query Language (MSSQL) and My Structured Query Language (MySQL) databases within the application architecture.
  • Prepare documentation for software solutions for review and approval by the Government during the development phase.
  • Maintain DoD Information Technology Portfolio Repository - Department of the Navy (DITPR-DON) for systems integrated into the production environment upon Government approval. Maintenance shall include updating the DITPR-DON entries based on software and systems changes integrated into the production environment.
  • Evaluate the impact of Government approved change requests on performance, reliability,
  • maintainability, availability, logistics support, safety, and lifecycle cost providing feedback to the Lead Software Engineer and Technical Lead.
  • Ensure 508 compliance.
  • Submit code using the CI/CD pipeline tools as dictated by policy and verify findings meet minimum requirements as dictated in GFI.

Qualifications
  • A minimum of 5 years experience developing software with React
  • A minimum of 5 years experience using Git and branching strategies
  • A minimum of 5 years experience with Agile methodologies
  • A minimum of 3 years experience utilizing Containers
  • A minimum of 3 years experience developing software in a cloud environment
  • A minimum of 5 years experience developing software with PHP: Hypertext Processor (desired)
  • A minimum of 7 years experience developing software with React (desired)

VEVRAA Federal Contractor
Three Saints Bay, LLC and its subsidiaries offer a team-oriented working environment and the opportunity to work with exceptional, dedicated industry professionals. We offer our employees a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to take part in exciting projects with government and commercial clients, both domestic and international.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite resumes from all interested parties without regard to race, color, sex, sexual preference, religion, creed, national origin, age, genetic information, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.