Mid-Level Software Engineer

Ignite Digital enables national security agencies to accelerate decisions, elevate operational outcomes and achieve the outsized performance only an inside partner can deliver.We combine mission experience, domain knowledge and technologyexpertisewith the things partners can only know by being there every day. When agencies need a combination of tech and touch, Ignite Digital creates outcome-driving partnerships and stands with agencies toaccomplishmissionobjectives.Ignite Digital accelerates capability to the speed of every mission, deploying intelligent solutions and AI integration for faster, better transformation. Ignite delivers partnership beyond presentations to inspire the confidence to lead in a digital-forward world.Ignite Digital. The Edge from Within.Perks of Working at Ignite Digital:Competitive pay and benefits, including PTOEducation stipends and referral bonusesCompelling work with the U.S. federal governmentStrong emphasis on volunteer and community engagementOpportunity to shape the future of our industrySupportive colleagues and management who invest in your growthIgnite Digital Services is seeking a mid- to senior-level Software Engineer to support Government clients in designing and delivering end-to-end software solutions. This role emphasizes full-stack integration across sensor-driven platforms, backend services, and user-facing applications, including front-end UI development and API design. You will support the Tactical Integrated Data Ecosystem (TIDE) by leading efforts to modernize and refactor the existing codebase, improving performance, scalability, and efficient resource utilization across the platform. A key focus of this role is enabling seamless data flow from edge devices to cloud environments and guiding architectural decisions around data federation.Responsibilities:Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines for multi-language stacks (Rust, C, Python, Go, Kotlin, React, etc.), and leading containerization and orchestration efforts using Kubernetes or similar platformsProvide subject matter expertise on Risk Management Framework (RMF) considerations throughout the software development lifecycle, supporting accreditation efforts such as Interim Authority to Test (IATT) for deployment within DoD networksArchitecture & Systems IntegrationContribute to service and data architecture for sensor ingestion, processing, storage, and APIsSupport edge vs. centralized orchestration decisions (latency, resiliency, bandwidth trade-offs).DevSecOpsBuild and maintain CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions/GitLab CI/Azure DevOps) for multi-language stacks (Rust, C/C++, Python/Go)Implement automated testingContribute to DISA STIG hardening, RMF artifacts, remediate findings promptlyCode Refactoring, Optimization & ReliabilityRefactor legacy modules to improve modularity, testability, and maintainability; reduce technical debtProfile and optimize performance (CPU/memory/latency) in Rust/C/C++; instrument with metrics, logs, and tracesParticipate in code reviews, mentor junior engineers, and support stakeholder demos/briefingContainerization & OrchestrationApply pod security standards, network policies, resource requests/limitsContainerize services; and deploy to Kubernetes or DoD-compliant orchestrators.Required Qualifications:5 - 10 years' experience supporting Department of Defense in a software engineering roleBachelor of Science in Computer/Software EngineeringExperience deploying and maintaining CI/CD pipelinesFamiliarity with project management and collaboration tools. i.e. Jira, Confluence, MS ProjectsStrong skills in Python, C, and others relevant to system development and automationAbility to translate mission requirements into functioning codeExperience briefing technical results to leadershipIndependent work with minimal supervisionActive Secret ClearanceLocation: Charleston, SCSchedule: 100% onsiteSalary: 115+ to align with experience and educationApplicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.Ignite Digital is a Small Business committed to providing exceptional service to government agencies at competitive prices. The capabilities and experience of our staff and our extensive industry relationships distinguish Ignite Digital Services among government contractors.Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/DisabledFor individuals who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://bit.ly/2XqZoLM (CA) or https://bit.ly/3Eo922f (SC) or contact Human Resources. Ignite Digital Services will not make any posting or employment decision that does not comply with applicable laws relating to labor and employment, equal employment opportunity, employment eligibility requirements or related matters. Nor will Ignite Digital Services require, in a posting or otherwise, U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency in the U.S. as a condition of employment except as necessary to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or federal, state, or local government contract. OFCCP'S Pay Transparency Rule