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North Point Technology

Software Engineer SME (TS/SCI and able to obtain a Polygraph)

North Point Technology, Alexandria, Virginia, us, 22350

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Software Engineer SME (TS/SCI and able to obtain a Polygraph) This job requires an active Top Secret / SCI clearance (with CI Polygraph eligibility). Please apply only if you currently hold an active TS SCI clearance with CI Poly eligibility.

North Point Technology is seeking a

Senior Level Software Engineer

to join the

Chinook Program , where you’ll help design and develop modern applications that support GEOINT data access, visualization, and dissemination. You’ll work in a collaborative Agile environment, partnering with mission users, architects, and cloud engineers to deliver secure, high-performance software solutions.

The

Intelligence Production Solutions Division (IPSD) , part of the

Decision Advantage Solutions Business Area , is seeking a

Senior Software Engineer

to join the

Chinook Program . Chinook delivers secure, scalable, and mission-driven software capabilities across the GEOINT enterprise using Agile and DevSecOps practices.

In this role, you’ll lead full-stack software development efforts that advance national security missions. You’ll design and implement modern, containerized applications in classified cloud environments, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate directly with mission stakeholders to deliver resilient, cloud-native solutions.

Responsibilities Lead design, development, and deployment of enterprise software and services supporting GEOINT mission applications.

Architect and implement secure, scalable microservices within AWS GovCloud or C2S environments.

Mentor and guide junior and mid-level engineers; conduct peer reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards.

Build and deploy applications through DevSecOps pipelines using Infrastructure-as-Code and container orchestration tools.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including DevOps engineers, UI/UX designers, analysts, and product owners.

Translate complex mission requirements into reliable, maintainable technical solutions.

Ensure all software meets IC cybersecurity and accreditation standards (e.g., RMF, STIGs).

Basic Qualifications Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field with 8–12 years of experience,

or

Master’s degree with 6–10 years of experience.

Proficiency in:

Web: HTML, CSS, JSON, Ajax, REST APIs

Frameworks: React, Angular, Vue.js, jQuery, Spring Boot, Django, Node.js, Flask, or Svelte

Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure, or similar

Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, or SQL Server

Version Control: Git

Strong understanding of modern software design patterns and secure coding practices.

Hands‑on experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and DevSecOps tools (GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins, SonarQube, Nexus, Terraform).

Experience developing and deploying software in classified cloud environments (C2S, AWS GovCloud).

Familiarity with Agile development and secure software lifecycle methodologies.

Self‑motivated with a demonstrated ability to learn and apply new technologies.

Preferred Qualifications Experience with

UI/UX design

and modern frontend development.

Working knowledge of

NoSQL databases

(OpenSearch/Elasticsearch).

Exposure to

multi‑cloud architectures

(AWS, IBM, Google, Azure, Oracle).

Hands‑on experience with AWS services such as

S3, SQS, SNS, EC2, CloudFormation, and RDS .

Familiarity with

geospatial data

formats, tools, and standards (OGC, GeoServer, PostGIS, ESRI).

Experience with

IC enterprise tools

(Keycloak, Vault, CloudFormation).

Relevant certifications such as

AWS Certified Developer, CISSP, Security+, SAFe Agile , or similar.

North Point Technology is

THE BEST

place to work for curious‑minded engineers motivated to support our country’s most crucial missions! We focus on long‑term projects, leveraging the latest technology in support of innovative solutions to solve our customer’s most difficult problems.

At North Point Technology, EMPLOYEES come first! We value our employees by providing excellent compensation, benefits, and a flexible work‑life balance. We strive for a close‑knit and open atmosphere where the owners are always directly available to our team members.

Come join us!

Apply with North Point Technology today!

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