Software Engineer

Junior Software Engineer u2013 Web Applications (Active Secret Clearance Required) Location: Northern Virginia (Hybrid / Onsite as Required) Clearance: Active DoD Secret (Required) Role Overview We are seeking a Systems Engineer with 1-3 years of experience to support and troubleshoot missionu2011critical web applications in a secure, government environment. This role is ideal for an earlyu2011career engineer who is eager to learn, enjoys solving complex problems, and wants to be challenged in a collaborative, fastu2011paced technical setting. In this role, you will work alongside experienced engineers to support production web applications, investigate application issues, assist with rootu2011cause analysis, and help automate solutions that improve system reliability and performance. This is not a hardware or lab-based roleu2014the focus is on software, automation, and application-level troubleshooting. An active Secret clearance is required to support classified systems. ufeffKey Responsibilities + Support and troubleshoot production web applications in a secure environment + Assist with incident response, issue triage, and rootu2011cause analysis + Analyze logs, metrics, and application behavior to identify and resolve issues + Use Python-based scripting and Ansible automation to reduce manual effort and improve system stability + Collaborate with software, platform, and systems engineers to implement fixes and enhancements + Participate in continuous improvement efforts related to reliability, performance, and automation + Document troubleshooting steps, resolutions, and lessons learned Required Qualifications + Active DoD Secret clearance + Bacheloru2019s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience) + 1u20133 years of experience in a software, systems, or application support role + Experience troubleshooting web applications or software-based systems + Hands-on experience with Python (scripting or development) + Exposure to Ansible or similar automation/configuration tools + Strong problem-solving and debugging skills + Ability to work in a classified environment and follow security requirements Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Tysons, VA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $114400.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: u2022 Medical, dental & vision u2022 Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital u2022 401(k) Retirement Plan u2013 Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available u2022 Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) u2022 Short and long-term disability u2022 Health Spending Account (HSA) u2022 Transportation benefits u2022 Employee Assistance Program u2022 Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Tysons,VA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on May 18, 2026. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through: + Hiring diverse talent + Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection + Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes + Ensuring growth opportunities for our people Actalent is an equal opportunity employer. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, weu2019ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APACu2014with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day. Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at .

Created: 2026-05-06