Senior Software Engineer – Containerized Applications, TS/SCI

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. Assist software development teams with converting existing enterprise applications into containerized architectures .

Posted 11/1/2026full-timeQuantico • Virginia • United StatesSenior💰 $170,000 - $190,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in secure software development and containerization, with a strong focus on Docker and CI/CD integration. Capable of providing technical leadership and mentoring while ensuring application security and operational reliability across diverse environments.

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Expert-Level Experience In Secure Software DevelopmentContainerization Using DockerCI/CD Integration With GitHub, GitLab, Or Azure DevOpsSecure Application Credential And Secrets ManagementStrong Analytical And Problem-Solving Skills

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Hard Skills

Containerized Application DevelopmentDockerfile ManagementInfrastructure As CodeRelational And NoSQL DatabasesCompiled And Interpreted Programming LanguagesApplication Configuration ManagementService Discovery TechnologiesService Mesh TechnologiesMicroservices DevelopmentApplication Modernization

Soft Skills

Technical LeadershipMentoringCollaborationTroubleshooting

Tools & Technologies

DockerHashiCorp VaultAzure Key VaultGitHubGitLabAzure DevOpsHashiCorp ConsulApache ZooKeeperAWS Cloud MapCI/CD Pipelines

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Top Secret Clearance With SCI Access

Industry Keywords

Secure Software DevelopmentContainerizationEnterprise ApplicationsGovernment Or DoD EnvironmentsApplication Portability

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ApacheAWSAzureCloudConsulCyber SecurityDockerMicroservicesNoSQLVaultZookeeper

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist software development teams with converting existing enterprise applications into containerized architectures
Design, develop, configure, and maintain containerized application components using Docker and related container configuration tools
Develop, manage, and maintain Dockerfiles and Infrastructure as Code configurations
Integrate containerized application development and configuration management practices into source control and CI/CD pipelines
Support secure software development across full-stack environments, including relational and NoSQL databases, compiled and interpreted programming languages, and diverse operating systems
Integrate applications with service discovery and service mesh technologies
Implement secure application credential and secrets management
Assist with application configuration, dependency management, and integration across multiple hosting environments and development toolsets
Evaluate application architectures and recommend improvements for containerization, portability, security, and operational reliability
Support troubleshooting, testing, and technical validation during modernization and deployment
Collaborate with software developers, system engineers, and cybersecurity personnel
Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and knowledge transfer to development teams
Research and evaluate emerging software development and containerization technologies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active Top Secret clearance with SCI access
High school diploma with a minimum of 10 years of relevant technical experience, or commensurate experience
Expert-level experience in secure software development across full-stack enterprise application environments, emphasizing application containerization
Expertise developing, configuring, and maintaining containerized applications, including Dockerfiles and associated configuration components
Experience integrating container configuration and application development workflows with source control and CI/CD solutions such as GitHub, GitLab, or Azure DevOps
Experience integrating applications with service discovery and service mesh technologies such as HashiCorp Consul, Apache ZooKeeper, AWS Cloud Map, or comparable tools
Experience implementing secure application credential and secrets management using HashiCorp Vault, Azure Key Vault, Bitwarden, or similar solutions
Strong understanding of relational and NoSQL database environments
Experience with compiled and interpreted programming languages
Knowledge of secure application design, configuration management, and deployment practices
Ability to support software development across multiple operating systems, programming languages, and hosting environments
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
Ability to provide technical leadership and guidance to software development teams
Must reside within commuting distance of Quantico, Virginia, and be available for onsite support as required
Preferred: experience developing, deploying, and maintaining microservices-based applications
Preferred: experience supporting enterprise application modernization initiatives
Preferred: familiarity with containerized application deployment within secure government or DoD environments
Preferred: experience promoting application portability and implementation-independent development practices

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee discounts
Health insurance
Paid time off, including 10 federal holidays and 15 additional days
Parental leave
Vision insurance
Bereavement leave
PTO cash out
Company-paid short-term and long-term disability (STD/LTD)
Life and AD&D insurance
Medical and prescription coverage
Employee referral program
Flexible work from home options