Software Engineer

Job overview

The Software Engineer role is onsite in Fort Meade, MD, with a stated estimated salary range of $175,000–$235,000 per year. CTC Group provides engineering, technical, operational support, and training services to federal government customers and the intelligence and defense communities. The engineer develops, maintains, and enhances complex software systems based on documented requirements. The role contributes across the software lifecycle, building scalable systems, improving existing code, supporting reliable releases, and collaborating with engineers on technical and architectural decisions.

What you'll do

• Design, develop, test, deploy, and sustain software solutions
• build backend services, APIs, and distributed data-processing systems using languages such as Python, C++, or Java in Linux environments
• implement algorithms and optimize performance
• design database schemas, queries, and data interfaces
• debug and refactor code
• contribute to automated testing, CI/CD, and containerized deployments using tools such as Git, Docker, and Kubernetes
• collaborate on system design
• conduct code reviews, mentor developers, and improve engineering practices.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

software engineer

fort meade md

ctc group

full-time

onsite

python

c++

java

linux

distributed systems

ts/sci with polygraph

$175k–$235k salary

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k)
• paid time off and holiday pay
• disability and life insurance
• continuous education and development opportunities.

Why this role

Requires an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph. The posting describes Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 experience qualifications.

About the employer

CTC Group is hiring for this role. Industry: Computer Systems Design Services. Sector: 54.