Software Engineer 2 - XKS
Markon Solutions7 days ago
Annapolis Junction, MD, USAMid Level
Base Salary
$120k - $145k/yr
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, maintain, and enhance complex software applications using C++.
- Develop and optimize data ingestion and processing components for large-scale analytic systems.
- Translate system requirements into software designs, technical specifications, and functional components.
- Develop and integrate software components supporting high-volume data processing and real-time analytics.
- Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve software defects to improve reliability and performance.
- Conduct software testing, code reviews, and quality assurance.
- Evaluate software architecture, component reuse, and integration of existing technologies.
- Collaborate with software developers, systems engineers, and technical stakeholders.
- Maintain software documentation, test results, and technical artifacts.
- Support software integration, performance optimization, and ongoing system enhancements.
Requirements
- Active TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph completed within the last five years.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field, or four additional years of relevant software engineering experience in place of the degree.
- 14+ years of software engineering experience supporting programs or contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
- Strong hands-on experience developing and maintaining software using C++.
- Experience with software design, development, integration, testing, and troubleshooting.
- Experience developing data ingestion, processing, and software components within complex systems.
- Strong understanding of software engineering principles, algorithms, and performance optimization.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a core software development team.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical communication skills.
- Preferred experience with XKS or similar Intelligence Community analytic platforms.
- Preferred experience with large-scale data processing, high-throughput environments, distributed systems, real-time processing, complex data architectures, and C++ performance optimization.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage.
- 401(k) match.
- Flexible Spending Accounts and Employee Assistance Program.
- Training and tuition assistance.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Position supports a customer in the Annapolis Junction, Maryland area.
About Markon Solutions
Markon Solutions provides cyber, digital transformation, and critical intelligence consulting services to U.S. federal agencies, including the Intelligence Community. The privately held firm delivers technology-enabled services such as red teaming, software engineering, and secure infrastructure support across classified programs. Headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, it operates as a government contractor focused on national security missions and enterprise IT modernization.