Software Engineer Skill Level 3

Company: CACI
Location: Annapolis Junction
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Job Title: Software Engineer Skill Level 3 Job Category: Information Technology Time Type: Full time Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI with Polygraph Employee Type: Regular Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10% Type of Travel: Continental US * * * The Opportunity: CACI is seeking a software engineer to develop, maintain, and enhance complex and diverse software systems (e.g., processing intensive analytics, novel algorithm development, manipulation of extremely large data sets, real-time systems, and business management information systems) based upon documented requirements. You will work individually or as part of a team. You will review and test software components for adherence to the design requirements and documents test results. You will resolve software problem reports. You will utilize software development and software design methodologies appropriate to the development environment. You will provide specific input to the software components of system design to include hardware/software trade-offs, software reuse, use of Commercial Off-the-shelf (COTS)/Government Off-the-shelf (GOTS) in place of new development, and requirements analysis and synthesis from system level to individual software components. You will be part of an overall effort to provide life cycle services that include systems engineering, integration, software development, testing, configuration management and training development in the following functional areas: Analytics, Knowledge Management, Information Sharing & Malware Analysis. Be part of a department with an expanding range of programs focusing on Cyber Mission Operations, where you get to grow on and between programs with peers who are dedicated to advancing national security. Responsibilities: Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements Debug existing software and correct defects Provide recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards Design and code new software or modify existing software to add new features Integrate existing software into new or modified systems or operating environments Write or review software and system documentation Serve as team lead at the level appropriate to the software development process being used on any particular project Design or implement complex database or data repository interfaces/queries Develop or implement algorithms to meet or exceed system performance and functional standards Assist with developing and executing test procedures for software components Develop software solutions by analyzing system performance standards, confer with users or system engineers; analyze systems flow, data usage and work processes; and investigate problem areas Modify existing software to correct errors, to adapt to new hardware, or to improve its performance Design, develop and modify software systems, using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcome and consequences of design Design or implement complex algorithms requiring adherence to strict timing, system resource, or interface constraints; Perform quality control on team products Implement recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards Oversee one or more software development teams and ensure the work is completed in accordance with the constraints of the software development process being used on any particular project Confer with system engineers and hardware engineers to derive software requirements and to obtain information on project limitations and capabilities, performance requirements and interfaces Coordinate software system installation and monitor equipment functioning to ensure operational specifications are met Recommend new technologies and processes for complex software projects Select the software development process in coordination with the customer and system engineering Ensure quality control of all developed and modified software Delegate programming and testing responsibilities to one or more teams and monitor their performance Qualifications: Required: An active TS/SCI w/Poly Twenty (20) years’ experience as a SWE, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. IAT Level 3 Certification. Familiarity with Docker and Containerization. Desired: Four (4) years of SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree. The contractor must develop and maintain software solutions, leveraging the following technologies and skill sets with any combination of the following: Programming languages: C, C++, Javascript, Java, J2EE, Go (Golang), Genesis, Snort, Bash, Python, Distillery, QuizKid Frameworks, life-cycle management, and development tools: Hibernate, SpringBoot, ExtJS, AngularJS, Ansible, Swagger, Git, Subversion, Maven, Jenkins, Gradle, Nexus, Eclipse, IntelliJ, Ext-Js, JQuery, and D3. Cloud technologies: Pig, Hive, Apache Spark, Azure DataBricks, Storm, HBase, Hadoop Distributed File System, and MapReduce Open-source virtual machines and Cloud-based systems: OpenStack, OpenShift, Docker, Kubernetes, Microsoft Azure, and Amazon Web Services Application servers: Node.js, Oracle Weblogic, Oracle Glassfish, JBoss and Apache Tomcat ? Data interchange formats: JavaScript Object Notation (JSON), Apache Avro, eXtensible Mark-up Language (XML), Structure Threat Intelligence eXpression (STIX) Data environments: Oracle, Sybase, PostGreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Splunk, and Elasticsearch/Logstash/Kibana (ELK), Neo4j Operating system environments: Windows, Linux, and MacOS Software requirements management: Atlassian Suite, EPICS, Story Board Data Science: Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization, Graph Analysis, Data Engineering - What You Can Expect: A culture of integrity. At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation. An environment of trust. CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality. A focus on continuous growth. Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy. Pay Range : There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. The proposed salary range for this position is: $120,800 - $265,800 CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.

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