Software Engineer III
Summary
Designs, develops, and maintains tools and services supporting the Atlassian suite (Jira, Confluence) for mission customers at Fort Meade, MD. Day-to-day is Python/Java development plus Bash/PHP automation, IaC with Ansible, GitLab CI, and Docker. Requires an active TS/SCI with FS Polygraph.
The Software Engineer will design, develop, and maintain the tools and services that support the Atlassian product suite, including Jira and Confluence. This role works closely with cross-functional teams — software developers, system administrators, project managers, and mission customers — to deliver seamless integrations that enhance productivity and streamline mission workflows.
Qualifications:
- Active TS/SCI + FS Polygraph
- Master's degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university, plus five (5) years of experience as a SWE, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity OR
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university, plus seven (7) years of experience as a SWE, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity OR
- Nine (9) years of experience as a SWE, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
- Experience using the Linux CLI and Linux Tools
- Experience writing Bash/PHP scripts to automate administrative tasks and workflows
- Recent software development experience using Python and Java
- Experience using an integrated development environment such as the Atlassian plugin software developer kit (SDK)
- Experience with IaC principles and automation tools such as Ansible
- Experience with CI/CD principles, methodologies, and tools such as GitLab CI
- Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker
- Experience creating documentation of configurations, procedures, and system changes
- Experience with Git for source code management, branching strategies, and team collaboration
- Experience with sustaining mission applications deployed in a Linux environment
- Experience with interacting/training external customers