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MANTECH

Software Engineer

19 days ago by MANTECH
  • Salary negotiable
  • Fort Meade, MD, US
  • Full-time
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Software Engineer role at MANTECH supporting complex backend software systems onsite in Fort Meade, MD. You’ll design, build, integrate, and maintain high-performance applications while shaping requirements, documentation, and team execution. Standout requirement/perk: active TS/SCI with Polygraph for mission-focused work.

Key skills
Java (backend development)Software design and developmentRequirements analysisDebugging and defect correctionAlgorithm developmentSystems integrationSoftware and system documentationMentoring development teamsCloud backend deployment (preferred)TS/SCI with Polygraph
Salary not listed — comparable Fort Meade cleared senior/principal Java backend roles typically pay about $160k–$220k base, often higher with polygraph/total comp.
You'll thrive here if you’re a highly experienced Java backend engineer who enjoys owning complex system work, mentoring others, and operating in a cleared, onsite environment.
Why apply
  • Mission-focused cleared engineering work
  • Onsite role in Fort Meade
  • Mentor and lead development teams

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Software Engineer to join our team in Fort Meade, MD.

The Software Engineer will leverage their strong technical background and knowledge to design, develop, and maintain complex software systems while ensuring all functional and performance requirements are met.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Designing and coding new software or modifying existing software to add new features and functionality.
  • Analyzing user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements while debugging existing software to correct defects.
  • Developing and implementing algorithms to meet or exceed system performance and functional standards.
  • Integrating existing software into new or modified systems or operating environments.
  • Developing software solutions by analyzing system performance standards and conferring with users or system engineers.
  • Writing or reviewing software and system documentation to ensure process standards are met.
  • Mentoring software development teams and ensuring work is completed in accordance with the constraints of the development process.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related discipline with 20+ years of software engineering experience; Four years of additional software engineering experience may be substituted for a Bachelor’s Degree.
  • Expert-level proficiency with backend software development using Java.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience developing and deploying backend applications within cloud environments.

Clearance Requirements:

  • Active/current TS/SCI with Polygraph.

Physical Requirements:

  • Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%.
  • Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
  • Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations.
  • Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
Reference: 22541_63281·Original posting
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