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Software Engineer III

CACI


Yearly Salary: USD 126100 - 277300
Posted: 29 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title: Software Engineer III

Job Category: Engineering

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Local

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The Opportunity:

Lead software engineering efforts for Department of Defense intelligence electronic warfare and cyber systems. As a Senior Software Engineer you will:

  • Design develop test and maintain complex software applications and systems for mission-critical DoD intelligence and operational systems

  • Lead the architecture and implementation of scalable secure and high-performance software solutions

  • Develop mission capabilities for SIGINT EW and Cyber Operations platforms

  • Apply modern software development methodologies including Agile DevSecOps and CI/CD practices

  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to software development teams

  • Interface with product managers systems engineers and cross-functional teams across government and industry partners

  • Solve complex technical problems and recommend enhancements to software architecture

Responsibilities:

  • Design and implement enterprise-level software architectures using modern programming languages and frameworks

  • Develop Digital Signal Processing (DSP) applications for SIGINT EW and Cyber solutions

  • Design and implement distributed and asynchronous programming models for mission systems

  • Design and document hardware/software interfaces between system components

  • Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines container orchestration and deployment automation

  • Develop microservices architectures and service-based applications with RESTful APIs

  • Write and maintain scripts using Python Bash or other scripting languages for automation and deployment

  • Design production-grade applications with security diagnostics maintainability scalability auditing and complex multi-layer troubleshooting capabilities

  • Integrate systems with enterprise services databases and cloud architectures

  • Apply software standards processes procedures and tools throughout the system lifecycle

  • Conduct code reviews develop coding standards and ensure software quality and security compliance

  • Develop technical documentation including software design documents API specifications and user guides

  • Support integration and test events including development operational and acceptance testing

  • Lead architectural discussions and influence technical direction of software development initiatives

Qualifications:

Required:

  • Active Secret security clearance

  • Masters degree in a quantitative field such as Computer Science Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering Software Engineering Information Technology Information Systems or Mathematics with concentration in computer science

  • 10 years of professional experience with software engineering

  • Strong experience with applying programming concepts in professional environments using languages such as Java C Python or similar

  • Demonstrated experience with modern software development methodologies including Agile DevSecOps and CI/CD practices

  • Experience designing developing and deploying production software applications

  • Strong understanding of software architecture patterns design principles and best practices

  • Experience with version control systems such as Git and collaborative development workflows

  • Proficiency with automated testing frameworks and quality assurance practices

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues

  • Excellent communication skills with ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

  • Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams and mentor junior engineers

Desired:

  • Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility

  • Agile Developer certification or Certified Scrum Developer certification

  • Experience with CMOSS/MORA interface standards and VPX architectures

  • Experience with Kubernetes and container orchestration platforms

  • Experience with DevSecOps pipeline tooling such as GitLab Jenkins Nexus SonarQube JFrog Artifactory Ansible Foreman or Fortify

  • Experience with Web Technologies such as Angular React JavaScript HTML5 and CSS

  • Experience with database programming including SQL and NoSQL databases

  • Experience in microservice architectures and API development

  • Working knowledge of signal processing fundamentals and RF systems

  • Experience with MATLAB Simulink or GNU Radio for signal processing applications

  • Knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS Azure or on-premises cloud solutions

  • Experience with Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and secure coding practices

  • Understanding of Risk Management Framework (RMF) and system security authorization processes

  • Familiarity with Intelligence Community systems and data formats

  • Experience supporting government program offices in intelligence or defense sectors

  • Knowledge of distributed computing parallel processing or high-performance computing

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What You Can Expect:

A culture of integrity.

At CACI we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member youll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customers missions and driven by a higher purpose to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. Youll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together we will advance our nations most critical missions build on our lengthy track record of business success and find opportunities to break new ground in your career and in our legacy.


Pay Range:

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including but not limited to geographic location Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates relevant prior work experience specific skills and competencies education and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare wellness financial retirement family support continuing education and time off benefits.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$126100 - 277300 USD

CACI is anEqualOpportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex pregnancy sexual orientation age national origin disability status as a protected veteran or any otherprotectedcharacteristic.

Required Experience:

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