Job ID: TAP00138
Position: Software Engineer Level 2
Location: US – MD, Ft. Meade
Category: Software Engineering / Development
Clearance Requirement: Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph
Education Requirement: BS in Computer Science (or related field)
Experience Requirement: 8 years
We are seeking a Level 2 Software Engineer to design, develop, enhance, and maintain a wide range of complex software systems, including analytics platforms, real-time processing systems, large-scale data applications, and mission-support tools. This role supports both independent development and collaborative team efforts while following established software engineering standards. You’ll contribute across the full lifecycle, from requirements of analysis and coding to testing, optimization, and integration, while providing technical leadership to software teams as needed.
Key Responsibilities:
• Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance specifications
• Design, code, test, and integrate new software features or enhancements
• Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve defects in existing software systems
• Develop or improve documentation and software development process standards
• Integrate existing software into new or modified systems and environments
• Build data queries and database interfaces for existing or proposed repositories
• Write and review software and system design documentation
• Serve as a team lead in alignment with the development process for assigned projects
• Design and implement complex algorithms and database interfaces
• Apply scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict outcomes and inform design decisions
• Assist in developing and executing software component test procedures
• Modify existing software to adapt to new hardware or improve system performance
• Evaluate system performance standards, data flows, and work processes to recommend improvements
• Provide quality control reviews for team-produced code and documentation
• Oversee one or more software development teams to ensure compliance with established processes
• Collaborate with system and hardware engineers to derive and refine software requirements
• Coordinate installation of software systems and validate operational performance
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or related technical field (or equivalent experience)
8+ years of software engineering experience
Proficiency in Java, Python, or C++
Experience developing software in Linux environments
Hands-on experience with Agile methodologies
Strong understanding of software design, debugging, testing, and documentation
Experience with REST APIs, microservices, or distributed systems
Familiarity with version control tools (Git preferred)
Ability to perform troubleshooting, fault isolation, and system optimization
Experience integrating software with large-scale or multi-component systems
Ability to support on-site operations when required
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Clearance Requirement: This position requires ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance, based on current background investigation (SBI), as well as the favorable completion of full scope polygraph. Clearance and polygraph processing will be completed by the U.S. Government. Factors considered for a U.S. Government Security Clearance include, but are not limited to:
U.S. Citizenship
Favorable Criminal History Check
Education Verification
Abuse/Illegal Drug Use
Credit Check
Subject Interview
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TAP Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer and applicants receive lawful consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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