Top-Secret / SCI-Cleared Software Engineer

Top-Secret / SCI-Cleared Software Engineer1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicantsGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Are you looking for a Challenge? Looking for an innovative organization and the opportunity to learn and grow professionally? We can help! We are seeking a Software Engineer to support the Department of Commerce (DOC) Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) in Washington, D.C.At Terrestris, we leverage technology to create better mission outcomes through better human performance. We form strong client and team relationships through transparency and strive to create an environment where our team can let their excellence shine through. By finding, developing, and incorporating new ideas, we provide memorable services. Rooted in the USMC values of honor, courage, and commitment, Terrestris seeks to deliver extraordinary value to the American people by helping the Government become more efficient and effective.So, what will the Software Engineer at Terrestris do?As a Software Engineer you will utilize your knowledge of programming techniques and computer internet systems to analyze functional business applications and design specifications for functional areas such as finance, accounting, personnel, manpower, logistics, and contracts. Additionally, you will develop block diagrams and logic flow charts and translate detailed design into computer software. Finally, you will test, debug, and refine the computer software to produce required products.What does a typical day look like for the Software Engineer?You will:Architect, build, and scale end-to-end systems, owning the technical strategy and execution for major product initiatives.Take complete ownership of mission-critical features, defining project roadmaps, setting technical direction, and executing with extreme velocity.Partner with the Commerce team to translate complex project goals into concrete technical proposals and world-class implementations.Set the standard for engineering excellence across the organization, championing best practices in code quality, system reliability, and operational readiness.Lead technical deep-dives and architectural reviews with other engineers and shape the long-term technical vision of the department.Diagnose and solve the most challenging production issues, building resilient, observable systems that prevent future failures at scale.What qualifications do you look for?You might be the professional we’re looking for if you have:Authorization to work in the U.S. permanently, without sponsorship.An active Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS / SCI) clearance.A Master’s degree or PhD in Computer Science or a related technical field.A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience with a track record of designing, building, and operating complex, large-scale distributed systems in production.Deep expertise in one or more of the following domains: distributed databases, real-time data processing, machine learning infrastructure, or performance optimization at massive scale.Verifiable experience building sophisticated, performant user interfaces with modern frameworks like React or Next.js.Mastery of a major cloud ecosystem (AWS, GCP) and infrastructure-as-code principles (e.g., Terraform, Kubernetes), history of leading ambiguous, crossfunctional projects from inception to successful global launch, and exceptional ability to deconstruct complex technical problems and communicate solutions clearly and concisely.What kind of benefits does Terrestris Offer?We offer outstanding benefits including health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category.Terrestris is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.DILBERT 2018 Scott Adams. Used By permission of ANDREWS MCMEEL SYNDICATION. All rights reserved.Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Terrestris LLC by 2xGet notified about new Software Engineer jobs in Washington, DC.Junior Full Stack Software Engineer (JAVA)Washington, DC $150,000 - $190,000 6 days agoWashington, DC $98,100 - $199,000 2 days agoSpringfield, VA $77,600 - $129,600 1 week agoWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-21