About the role
Job Summary
Seeking an experienced Software Engineer to support mission-critical Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC) programs
The successful candidate will analyze user and system requirements, design and develop secure, scalable software solutions, and support the full software development lifecycle within an Agile environment
This position requires strong software engineering fundamentals, experience with cloud technologies and DevSecOps practices, and the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver high-quality, mission-focused applications
The ideal candidate is a self-motivated software engineer with experience developing enterprise applications, implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC), supporting AWS cloud environments, and contributing to continuous integration and deployment pipelines
Primary Responsibilities
Analyze user, mission, and system requirements to develop technical solutions that meet functional, performance, scalability, and security objectives
Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and enhance enterprise software applications throughout the software development lifecycle
Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve software defects to improve system reliability, performance, and maintainability
Collaborate with systems engineers, hardware engineers, cybersecurity personnel, and other stakeholders to ensure software solutions align with overall system architecture and operational requirements
Develop and optimize SQL queries, data retrieval processes, and database interactions supporting enterprise applications
Support software integration efforts across new and existing environments while ensuring system compatibility and stability
Design and implement efficient algorithms that satisfy performance, scalability, and resource utilization requirements
Develop and execute unit, integration, and system test procedures to validate software functionality and quality
Create, review, and maintain technical documentation, software designs, interface specifications, and implementation guides
Recommend and implement improvements to software development processes, coding standards, documentation, and team workflows
Perform peer code reviews and quality assurance activities to ensure compliance with engineering standards and best practices
Contribute to Agile planning activities, sprint execution, backlog refinement, and continuous process improvement initiatives
Lead small development efforts or technical tasks while mentoring junior engineers as appropriate.
Assist with coordinating software development activities to ensure timely, high-quality delivery of mission capabilities
Required Qualifications
Must have active Top Secret/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope Polygraph
Minimum of fourteen (14) years of experience supporting software engineering programs of comparable scope, type, and complexity
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Statistics, Engineering Management, or a related technical discipline from an accredited college or university
Four (4) additional years of directly related Software Engineering experience may be substituted in lieu of the degree requirement
Experience managing Agile software development workflows using Jira and GitLab
Experience working within Agile/Scrum development methodologies
Experience developing and maintaining Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform
Experience implementing AWS cloud security best practices, including Identity and Access Management (IAM), network segmentation, encryption, and auditing
Experience designing, implementing, and maintaining CI/CD pipelines supporting automated testing, builds, and deployments
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills
Desired Qualifications
Experience developing cloud-native or enterprise software applications
Experience with Git-based version control and collaborative software development practices
Experience supporting AWS cloud environments and cloud-native architectures
Experience integrating Infrastructure as Code (IaC) into automated deployment pipelines
Familiarity with DevSecOps principles and secure software development methodologies
Experience with automated testing frameworks and software quality assurance practices
Experience supporting Department of Defense or Intelligence Community software development programs
Knowledge of modern software architecture, distributed systems, and microservices
Exempt hourly position. 11 paid holidays, minimum of 3 weeks PTO, company sponsored group medical plan, company paid dental, vision, life insurance, and STD/LTD plans. Salary is dependent upon the candidate’s experience and qualifications.
Momentum Engineering, Inc. fosters an employee-centric culture. Our strength lies in our people. With a high percentage of employees holding advanced degrees in engineering, computer science, and related disciplines, we bring deep technical expertise to every mission. Our team includes professionals with security clearances and full-scope polygraphs, ensuring trusted, secure support for the most sensitive national security initiatives. Additionally, our workforce is equipped with industry-leading certifications, demonstrating a commitment to continuous learning and excellence. Most importantly, our exceptional employee retention rate reflects a culture of professional growth, mission focus, and dedication—ensuring long-term stability and expertise for our customers’ critical needs.