Senior Software Engineer

Viasat Government

. Lead the development, integration, testing, deployment, and sustainment of mission-critical software capabilities for defense customers .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeDayton • Ohio • United StatesSenior💰 $129,600 - $162,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in software development, integration, and deployment for defense applications, with a strong focus on Agile methodologies and cybersecurity compliance. Proven ability to lead technical architecture, code reviews, and cross-disciplinary collaboration to deliver secure and scalable software solutions.

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Software Development ExperienceAgile MethodologiesCybersecurity ComplianceTechnical LeadershipActive TS/SCI Clearance

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Hard Skills

Modern Programming LanguagesSecure Software DevelopmentSoftware Lifecycle ManagementSoftware ArchitectureDevSecOps Practices

Soft Skills

CollaborationTechnical Documentation

Tools & Technologies

AWSKubernetesTerraformAzure

Certifications & Qualifications

Security+AWS Certified Developer – AssociateCertified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate (AZ-204)Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)

Industry Keywords

Defense SoftwareMission-Critical SoftwareSystem IntegrationCode ReviewsScaled Agile Framework (SAFe)

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCyber SecurityKubernetesTerraformTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the development, integration, testing, deployment, and sustainment of mission-critical software capabilities for defense customers
Provide technical leadership in software architecture and design
Advance Agile development and DevSecOps practices
Lead code reviews, system integration, and defect resolution
Drive cybersecurity compliance efforts
Drive technical documentation
Collaborate across engineering disciplines to deliver secure, scalable, and mission-ready software solutions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or related discipline
10+ years of software development experience
Proficiency in modern programming languages and Agile methodologies
Experience with secure software development and software lifecycle management
Active TS/SCI clearance
Professional certifications in Security+, AWS Certified Developer – Associate, and Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) are preferred
Additional certifications in Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate (AZ-204), Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE), Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) Practitioner, HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate, and Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) are preferred