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Software Engineer Level 3
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Designs, develops, maintains and enhances complex, mission-critical software systems, including analytics, algorithms, large-scale data processing and real-time applications, for a Fort Meade customer.
About this role
Description
Markon is seeking an experienced Software Engineer Level 3 to support a Fort Meade customer. This role will focus on developing, maintaining, and enhancing complex software systems supporting mission-critical operations. The position involves processing-intensive analytics, algorithm development, large-scale data processing, and real-time systems while ensuring software performance, reliability, and compliance with technical requirements.
Responsibilities
Design, develop, maintain, and enhance complex software systems based on documented requirements.
Develop software solutions supporting advanced analytics, algorithm development, large-scale data processing, and real-time applications.
Review, test, and validate software components to ensure compliance with design specifications and performance requirements.
Troubleshoot software issues, resolve problem reports, and implement corrective solutions.
Apply software development methodologies and engineering best practices throughout the development lifecycle.
Support system design decisions, including hardware/software tradeoffs, software reuse, and integration of COTS and GOTS solutions.
Analyze and translate system-level requirements into detailed software specifications and components.
Collaborate with engineering teams and stakeholders to support software integration, testing, and deployment.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Active TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph through this customer is required.
Bachelor's degree required.
20+ years of relevant software engineering experience required.
Experience developing, maintaining, and enhancing complex software systems.
Experience with software design, development, testing, and troubleshooting.
Knowledge of software development methodologies, requirements analysis, and system integration.
Experience evaluating hardware/software tradeoffs, software reuse, and COTS/GOTS solutions.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.
Salary Range
USD $240,000.00 - USD $250,000.00 /Yr.The Markon pay range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.Overview
Eager to join a team where your skills are valued, your growth is nurtured, and your impact is profound? Look no further than Markon, a premier consulting firm deeply dedicated to advancing our nation's most critical missions.
At Markon, we don't just offer jobs – we offer opportunities for personal and professional transformation. Empowering our employees to lead, innovate, and excel, we foster an environment where new ideas are not just welcomed but celebrated. As a perennial Washington Post Top Workplace, we prioritize the well-being and success of our team members, ensuring they can bring their best selves to work.
Headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, Markon has garnered national recognition for our unwavering dedication to excellence in serving the intelligence community, as well as federal civilian and defense agencies. Our growing reach extends across 17 states, 116 countries, and 5 continents, where our team of dynamic professionals collaborates to deliver unparalleled program and project management services.
Markon values people and the tremendous impact each individual can make – which is why we’re consistently recognized as one of the best places to work in federal government consulting. Here, you can help solve the nation’s most important challenges, surrounded by colleagues who help you grow, advance, and succeed. We are deeply dedicated to what matters – bringing out the best in each other to advance our clients’ missions.Join us and make a meaningful impact.
Markon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.
Benefits Offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Training and Tuition Assistance, Paid Time Off, and Holidays.
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