Software Systems Engineer - TS/SCI w/ FS Poly

Company: Leading Path Consulting
Location: Chantilly
Posted on: February 20, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Support the Customer with Software Development *Active TS/SCI w/ Poly required at the time of application KEY RESPONSIBILITIES · Design, develop, test, debug, and deploy new cloud software and infrastructure that extend or replace existing capabilities · Work with a team to build, administer, and secure cloud environments, including hybrid environments, in a repeatable and reliable manner · Collaborate with cross-functional team of software engineers, data scientists, analysts, project managers, and other engineering groups · Provide ongoing maintenance, support, and enhancements introductions systems and platforms · Provide recommendations for continuous improvement · Write and update technical documentation such as system documentation, training materials, processes and procedures · Work alongside other engineers on the team to sustain and advance our organization’s capabilities Requirements Mandatory Skills • Demonstrated experience designing and instrumenting automated test scripts at the developer level • Demonstrated experience developing in small increments utilizing technical Agile techniques • Demonstrated experience implementing industry best practices and associated technical solutions consistent with accessibility standards and agile methodology. • Demonstrated experience proposing recommendations that provide business value while supporting Customers goals and objectives, with an emphasis on improving User Experience/User Interface (UX/UI), reducing O&M, increasing quality and speed of delivery, transforming, and modernizing web-based application, system, and service components. • Demonstrated experience analyzing and documenting web-based application, system, service components and associated interfaces, including those with databases and web services/ APIs to assist in decision-making regarding future development. • Demonstrated experience developing web-based application, system, and service components and associated interfaces, including those with databases and web services/ APIs to assist in decision-making regarding future development. This experience must include Java and React development. • Demonstrated experience utilizing Continuous Integration techniques and tools • Demonstrated experience designing and architecting systems using modern techniques such as services, multi-tier architecture • Demonstrated professional experience operating within a cloud infrastructure such as Amazon Web Services. • Demonstrated experience in the full accreditation lifecycle. • Demonstrated experience managing Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 support, using service management systems. • Demonstrated experience developing IT support documents that include SOPs, digital IT workflows, IT knowledge base, pre and post deployment checklists, IT architectural diagrams, system security plans, and administrative processes. • Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining enterprise software, to include license renewals (where applicable), patching, and version update administration. Optional Skills • Demonstrated experience working with Sponsor and partner IT organizations. • Demonstrated experience working with learning applications. • Demonstrated experience working with language, compliance, and performance management applications. • Demonstrated experience working with COTS products. • Demonstrated experience with cloud technologies. • Demonstrated experience with networking and platform hosting technologies. Benefits Leading Path is an award-winning Information Technology and Management Consulting firm focused on providing solutions in process, technology, and operations to our government and Fortune 500 clients. We offer a professional and family friendly work environment with a strong work-life balance. Leading Path provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including fully paid medical/dental/vision premiums, generous PTO, 11 Paid Holidays, 6% 401K contribution, annual training and tuition reimbursement, SPOT Award bonuses, regular team events, opportunities for professional growth and advancement and much more!

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