Software Engineer III

Job overview

The Software Engineer III works onsite in Hanover, MD; the posting also identifies the position as hybrid remote. The annual salary range is $134,000–$162,000. The role supports high-performance applications, large-scale data processing, real-time solutions, and advanced analytics platforms in a mission-focused environment. The engineer leads design and delivery of complex software systems, guides development across teams, and ensures software quality and performance align with project requirements and timelines. An active TS/SCI clearance with appropriate polygraph is required.

What you'll do

• Analyze user requirements
• design, develop, and enhance complex software
• lead advanced algorithm development
• integrate software into systems
• debug defects and performance issues
• design database queries and data interfaces
• serve as technical lead across teams
• oversee development against requirements and timelines
• ensure quality and standards
• collaborate with systems and hardware engineers
• coordinate installation and operational performance
• recommend technologies and processes
• select development methodologies
• delegate development and testing tasks and monitor team performance.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

software engineer iii

hanover md

tap engineering

annual salary $134,000–$162,000

ts/sci clearance

polygraph

software architecture

advanced algorithms

large-scale data processing

real-time systems

devops

ci/cd

monday–friday

15–25 days pto

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 15–25 days of paid time off based on tenure plus 11 paid holidays
• up to 15% employer 401(k) contribution through match and profit sharing
• employee medical coverage
• employer-paid dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability plans
• flexible spending accounts
• tuition reimbursement up to $36,000 per year
• employee assistance, wellness, discount, virtual care, prescription savings, and travel support
• merit increases and performance and referral bonuses.

Why this role

Requires an active TS/SCI clearance with appropriate polygraph and 20+ years of software engineering or development experience; a bachelor’s degree or 24 years of relevant experience is required.

About the employer

TAP Engineering is hiring for this role. Industry: Computer Systems Design Services. Sector: 54.