*****MUST HAVE AN ACTIVE TS/SCI WITH ABILITY TO OBTAIN TO PASS A POLY CLEARANCE******
Software Engineer IV
Our client's Space & Intelligence Sector is looking for a Software Engineer to join their diverse team in their Herndon, VA, office. The candidate should have experience with structured software development methodologies and modern software tools and techniques.
The selected candidate will work within a cross-functional Scrum team, and will perform software engineering and development activities, associated with supporting, maintaining, and enhancing software using an Agile DevSecOps model. The engineer should be comfortable working with containers and automated testing frameworks.
For Senior Principal level: A Bachelor's degree with 9+ years of relevant experience; OR a Master's degree with 7+ years of relevant experience; OR a PhD with 4+ years of relevant experience an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree requirement
For Staff level: A Bachelor's degree with 14+ years of relevant experience; OR a Master's degree with 12+ years of relevant experience; OR a PhD with 9+ years of relevant experience an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree requirement
Required
Strong Python development experience, especially with workflow orchestration
Elasticsearch/Open Search, PostgreSQL, MySQL experience
Experience with state machines, task queues (e.g., Celery), or workflow engines.
Understanding of RESTful APIs and data serialization (JSON, XML).
TS/SCI with ability to pass a poly
*****MUST HAVE AN ACTIVE TS/SCI CLEARANCE******
Desired:
Knowledge of API design best practices and data governance.
Experience using Node.js.
Familiarity with frameworks like Django, FastAPI, or Flask.
Security+ or equivalent certification and willingness to serve as a privileged user supporting deployed systems testing
P/W
Shld, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.
SHLD, Inc. is a technology solutions leader dedicated to empowering national security, defense, and mission-critical operations. With a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by the Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community (IC), and government agencies, we specialize in secure, high-assurance software and advanced technology solutions that drive mission success.
We blend cutting-edge innovation with proven engineering to deliver robust, scalable, and secure systems for the world’s most demanding environments. Our team of seasoned professionals is committed to supporting the defenders of our nation, leveraging advanced DevSecOps, automated testing, and AI-driven insights to ensure mission readiness and operational superiority.
