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Software Engineer (Journeymen SME Level) with FSP
Job Location:
Job Location:
Bethesda, MD - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
9 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
6 September 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Description
Software Engineer TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph
Xcelerate Solutions is seeking a Software Engineer to support the design development and implementation of mission-critical systems and applications for the Department of Defense. This role provides technical expertise in software engineering systems development and cloud infrastructure within a DevOps framework. The Software Engineer will work collaboratively across teams to deliver secure scalable and innovative solutions supporting national security objectives.
Security Clearance: Top Secret / SCI with Full Scope Polygraph
Location: Bethesda MD
Responsibilities:
- Participate in and/or direct software programming initiatives using Java JavaScript Python SpringBoot and Hibernate.
- Develop and direct software system validation and testing methods using JUnit and Katalon leveraging automated deployment technologies for efficiency and accuracy.
- Design prototype and deploy solutions within Commercial Cloud Services (AWS Google Cloud Azure) using infrastructure platform services.
- Coordinate closely with Product Owners Scrum Masters and development teams to ensure user stories align with mission use cases and requirements.
- Support the Agile software development lifecycle by utilizing leading DevOps tools such as GitHub Jenkins and Unix bash scripting and manage work tracking via JIRA and Confluence.
- Conduct proof-of-concept performance and end-to-end testing to validate infrastructure requirements driven by developed software.
- Apply best practices and standard operating procedures to create innovative secure and reliable software solutions tailored to customer mission needs.
- Participate in continuous improvement efforts leveraging automation and modern DevOps methodologies to streamline deployment and enhance system performance.
Minimum Requirements:
- Extensive experience in Agile software development service-oriented architectures and DevOps environments.
- Proficiency with Java Spring C2S and the full software development lifecycle.
- Demonstrated hands-on experience using JUnit Katalon Python and Bash scripting for software testing and performance validation.
- Proven experience developing in commercial cloud environments (AWS Google Cloud Azure) and leveraging cloud data services such as S3 RDS and EFS.
- Experience using version control systems and issue tracking tools to maintain code quality and project transparency.
- Education/Experience:
- High school diploma plus 6 - 20 years of relevant experience
- Bachelors degree plus 4 -10 years of relevant experience
- Masters degree plus 2 - 15 years of relevant experience
- Doctorate plus 13 years of relevant experience
- Active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope polygraph required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with structured analysis and design methodologies.
- Understanding of customer system development policies and procedures.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to translate mission requirements into technical solutions.
- Prior experience supporting national security or defense-related software programs.
About Xcelerate Solutions:
Founded in 2009 and headquartered in McLean VA Xcelerate Solutions () is one of Americas fastest-growing companies. Xcelerates culture is defined by our diversified workforce of dynamic and versatile professionals supported with growth and development opportunities that contribute to individual and company growth. This strong commitment to our employees has been recognized by our inclusion on the Washington Business Journals 50 Best Places to Work list as well as being a Great Place to Work certified company with a 4.6 star and a 99% CEO approval Glassdoor rating. Come find out why Xcelerate Solutions is one of the DC Metro top employers!
Xcelerate Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race color national origin religion age equal pay disability veteran status sex sexual orientation gender identity genetic information or expression of another protected characteristic. As part of this commitment to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals Xcelerate provides reasonable accommodations if needed because of an applicants or an employees disability.
Pay Transparency Notice: Xcelerate Solutions will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
Xcelerate Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race color national origin religion age equal pay disability veteran status sex sexual orientation gender identity genetic information or expression of another protected characteristic. As part of this commitment to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals Xcelerate provides reasonable accommodations if needed because of an applicants or an employees disability.
Pay Transparency Notice: Xcelerate Solutions will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Xcelerate Solutions We expanded our mission to keep the nation safe by merging with VMD Corp Results DeliveredCareer Opportunities Our Service Areas Enterprise Security Xcelerate strengthens the security of personnel, entities, and infrastructures.LEARN MORE Strategic Consulting Xcele ... View more
