Software Engineer Contract Jobs in Silver Spring, MD

Overview

Position Title: Software Engineer

Location: Annapolis Junction, MD

Reports To: Program Manager / Task Lead

Job Type: Full-time

Clearance Requirement: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph

Summary:

Drive automation and modernization to truly impact mission success. LufCo is a certified Woman Owned Small Business, pushing efforts to strengthen encryption with an impactful blend of work quality and mission dictated urgency.
How can you set yourself up for success? Dig in with your teams to effectively analyze user requirements, understand concept of operations documents, and plan, develop, build software accordingly, and push secure access solutions forward to support the customer. If you enjoy a flexible schedule, engaging with your teammates, and have strong communication skills to effectively communicate with those that work with you and those you serve, this may be the opportunity for you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive next generation PKI architecture forward utilizing commercial and government best practices for ensuring secure key solutions.
• Plan, implement, and evolve PKI solution sets for evaluation and analysis as part of existing modernization efforts.
• Work with the Development, Engineering, Architecture, and Testing teams to define the set of tools and processes for the continuous delivery pipeline.
• Demonstrate a high level of familiarity with software patterns and modern design methodology.
• Software development on Linux based platforms.
• Software planning to include development planning, build planning, and sprint planning.
• Develop software to meet cybersecurity related software requirements and constraints.
• Advocate for automation in all aspects of the system (build, deployment, test, updating, and monitoring).

Qualifications

Education:

• B.S. degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field is required.
  • Four (4) additional years may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.

Experience:

• SWE1: Seven (7) or more years experience as a Software Engineer in programs and contracts of similar scope.
• SWE2: Fourteen (14) or more years experience as a Software Engineer in programs and contracts of similar scope.

Skills:

• Languages: C, C++, Go, Docker, Rust - architecture review. Cryptologic hardware and HSM. Python and Java (for both front-end (Swing) and back-end (servlets), Javascript (vanilla/JQuery),Shell Scripting (BASH), PL/SQL (Oracle)
• Frameworks: React and Spring/Spring Boot
• OS: Linux and Windows
• COTs: AEM (Adobe)
• Servers: JBoss 7.x and Tomcat

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to travel as required.
• Standard office environment with occasional requirements to visit client sites, labs, or field environments.

Why Join Us?

• Impactful Work: Contribute to critical national security initiatives and make a real difference in protecting our nation.
• Cutting-Edge Technology: Work with the latest advancements in SIGINT and related fields.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development, training, and advancement within a growing company.
• Collaborative Environment: Join a team of highly skilled and supportive engineers who are passionate about their work.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive salary, generous PTO, health/dental/vision insurance, 401K matching, tuition reimbursement.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive Pay: Salaries depend on labor category, years of experience, education, skills relevant to the position, and type of contract.
• Benefits: Including Paid Time Off; 401K Contribution and Employer Match Contributions; and Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage.
• For the full list of LufCo Benefits, visit our website: https://www.lufburrow.com/careers

Position availability can vary due to dynamic, evolving contract needs. This job posting being active does not guarantee an immediately available position matching its description. This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities and qualifications for this position. It is not an exhaustive list and may be subject to change based on the needs of the company.

LufCo provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

LufCo Employees: This position qualifies for up to a Purple Award level referral bonus. For more information, visit the Employee Portal.