Software Engineer Level 3

Markon is seeking a Software Engineer to support the Fort Meade customer by leading the architecture, design, and modernization of secure software solutions that enable advanced cyber analytics and mission-critical intelligence operations. This role provides technical leadership for enterprise applications, data platforms, and cloud-native services while establishing scalable architectures, development standards, and integration strategies. The role partners with engineers, analysts, and Government stakeholders to deliver secure, high-performance solutions that support evolving mission requirements.

• Define the technical architecture for enterprise cyber analytics and fingerprinting capabilities.
• Lead the design, development, modernization, and sustainment of Java 17 applications using Spring Framework 6.
• Establish PostgreSQL data architectures, optimization strategies, performance standards, and best practices.
• Design RESTful APIs and enterprise integration patterns supporting complex analytic workflows.
• Lead Power BI architecture and resolve advanced data modeling, visualization, and reporting challenges using Power Query M and DAX.
• Guide containerized deployments and delivery automation across OpenShift environments.
• Establish and maintain GitLab CI/CD standards supporting automated testing, security, and production releases.
• Mentor software engineers through architecture reviews, code reviews, technical guidance, and complex troubleshooting.
• Coordinate technical priorities with Government customers, analysts, and mission stakeholders.
• Evaluate technical risks and deliver secure, scalable, maintainable, and resilient enterprise software solutions.

Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph with this Customer. 
• • Bachelor's degree and 20+ years of software engineering experience.
  • Expert experience architecting Java applications using Spring Framework or Spring Boot.
  • Expert experience designing, optimizing, and tuning PostgreSQL databases and data access architectures.
  • Experience designing RESTful APIs and enterprise integration patterns.
  • Experience developing Power BI solutions using Power Query M and complex data visualization techniques.
  • Experience with Python, containerized application platforms, and GitLab CI/CD pipelines.
  • Demonstrated experience leading software architecture decisions, mentoring engineering teams, and driving technical modernization efforts.
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and leadership skills.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with Power BI Report Server administration and DAX.
• Experience with OpenShift, MariaDB, Elasticsearch, or Windows-based environments.
• Experience leading cyber analytics, behavioral analytics, fingerprinting, or threat intelligence application modernization initiatives.

Eager to join a team where your skills are valued, your growth is nurtured, and your impact is profound? Look no further than Markon, a premier consulting firm deeply dedicated to advancing our nation's most critical missions.

At Markon, we don't just offer jobs – we offer opportunities for personal and professional transformation. Empowering our employees to lead, innovate, and excel, we foster an environment where new ideas are not just welcomed but celebrated. As a perennial Washington Post Top Workplace, we prioritize the well-being and success of our team members, ensuring they can bring their best selves to work.

Headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, Markon has garnered national recognition for our unwavering dedication to excellence in serving the intelligence community, as well as federal civilian and defense agencies. Our growing reach extends across 17 states, 116 countries, and 5 continents, where our team of dynamic professionals collaborates to deliver unparalleled program and project management services.

Markon values people and the tremendous impact each individual can make – which is why we’re consistently recognized as one of the best places to work in federal government consulting. Here, you can help solve the nation’s most important challenges, surrounded by colleagues who help you grow, advance, and succeed. We are deeply dedicated to what matters – bringing out the best in each other to advance our clients’ missions.Join us and make a meaningful impact.

Markon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Benefits Offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Training and Tuition Assistance, Paid Time Off, and Holidays.