Software Engineer, Secret Clearance

We are seeking an experienced Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain complex software systems in a secure environment. This role requires a skilled developer who can work independently, lead technical initiatives, and contribute to the full software development lifecycle while delivering high-quality, scalable solutions for mission-critical applications. Key Responsibilities Software Development Design, develop, test, and deploy robust software applications and systems Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices and coding standards Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle from requirements analysis to deployment Implement new features and enhancements based on user requirements and technical specifications Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve software defects and performance issues Technical Leadership Lead technical design discussions and architecture decisions for assigned projects Mentor junior developers and provide technical guidance to team members Conduct code reviews to ensure quality, security, and adherence to standards Research and evaluate new technologies, tools, and frameworks Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge sharing initiatives Design scalable, secure, and maintainable software architectures Develop and maintain system integration points and APIs Implement security best practices and secure coding principles Optimize application performance and ensure system reliability Collaborate with architects and technical leads on system design decisions Work closely with Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and cross-functional teams Participate in agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily standups, and retrospectives Communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders Coordinate with DevOps teams on deployment and infrastructure requirements Support customer demonstrations and technical presentations Quality Assurance Develop and maintain automated unit, integration, and system tests Implement continuous integration and deployment practices Ensure software meets security, performance, and reliability requirements Support quality assurance activities and user acceptance testing Monitor production systems and respond to operational issues Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field 7+ years of professional software development experience Minimum 5 years of experience with modern programming languages and frameworks Experience with full-stack development and enterprise software systems Security Clearance Current Secret security clearance required Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in Computer Science or related field Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) Knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) Experience with microservices architecture and distributed systems Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines Background in defense, government, or regulated industry environments Experience with real-time systems and high-performance computing Knowledge of machine learning and data analytics frameworks Salary range for the position is $165,000 - $185,000 per year. Specific compensation will be determined by several factors including experience, education, skills, and knowledge. We also offer medical/dental/vision benefits and 401k contribution. Blue Sky Innovators, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are a qualified job seeker with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, please email us at careers@ and provide your name and contact information. Please note: this is only for job seekers with disabilities requesting an accommodation. Create a Job Alert Interested in building your career at Blue Sky Innovators? Get future opportunities sent straight to your email. Apply for this job * indicates a required field First Name * Last Name * Preferred First Name Email * Phone * Resume/CV * Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Education School * Select... Degree * Select... Select... LinkedIn Profile Are you willing to commute to the job location on a daily basis for this position? * Select... What is your current security clearance level? * N/A Secret Top Secret TS/SCI Poly SAP How many total years of experience do you have? * How did you hear about the position? * Your privacy is important to us and we promise to safeguard your information. Please do not enter any unnecessary personal information or sensitive personal data (including Social Security numbers or tax filing numbers), or anything that would violate professional confidentiality rules or would be considered irrelevant. I attest with my application that I have given to Blue Sky Innovators true and complete information on this application and my attached resume. * Select... Voluntary Self-Identification For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification pletion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiringprocess or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in aconfidential file. As set forth in Blue Sky Innovators's Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law. If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categoriesis as follows: A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability. A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service. An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense. An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985. Select... Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability Form CC-305 Page 1 of 1 OMB Control Number 1250-0005 Expires 04/30/2026 Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability Form CC-305 Page 1 of 1 OMB Control Number 1250-0005 Expires 04/30/2026 Why are you being asked to complete this form? We are a federal contractor or subcontractor. The law requires us to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We have a goal of having at least 7% of our workers as people with disabilities. The law says we must measure our progress towards this goal. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disability or have ever had one. People can become disabled, so we need to ask this question at least every five years. Completing this form is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so. Your answer is confidential. No one who makes hiring decisions will see it. Your decision to complete the form and your answer will not harm you in any way. If you want to learn more about the law or this form, visit the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) website at . How do you know if you have a disability? A disability is a condition that substantially limits one or more of your major life activities. If you have or have ever had such a condition, you are a person with a disability. Disabilities include, but are not limited to: Alcohol or other substance use disorder (not currently using drugs illegally) Autoimmune disorder, for example, lupus, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, HIV/AIDS Blind or low vision Cancer (past or present) Cardiovascular or heart disease Celiac disease Cerebral palsy Deaf or serious difficulty hearing Diabetes Disfigurement, for example, disfigurement caused by burns, wounds, accidents, or congenital disorders Epilepsy or other seizure disorder Gastrointestinal disorders, for example, Crohn's Disease, irritable bowel syndrome Intellectual or developmental disability Mental health conditions, for example, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD Missing limbs or partially missing limbs Mobility impairment, benefiting from the use of a wheelchair, scooter, walker, leg brace(s) and/or other supports Nervous system condition, for example, migraine headaches, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis (MS) Neurodivergence, for example, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia, dyspraxia, other learning disabilities Partial or complete paralysis (any cause) Pulmonary or respiratory conditions, for example, tuberculosis, asthma, emphysema Short stature (dwarfism) Traumatic brain injury Disability Status Select... PUBLIC BURDEN STATEMENT: According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless such collection displays a valid OMB control number. This survey should take about 5 minutes to complete. #J-18808-Ljbffr