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Job Title: Software Engineer

Job Category: Engineering

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI with Polygraph

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: None

Type of Travel: None

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The Opportunity: 1. Work across the software development lifecycle, including deployment, automation, cloud infrastructure, and production support. 2. Support cloud-native deployments and DevOps-related activities. 3. Optimize and build software and comfortable deploying, automating, troubleshooting, and supporting it in production environments.

Responsibilities: 1 . Develops, maintains, and enhances complex and diverse software systems (e.g., processing-intensive analytics, novel algorithm development, manipulation of extremely large data sets, real-time systems, and business management information systems) based upon documented requirements. 2. Works individually or as part of a team. 3. Reviews and tests software components for adherence to the design requirements and documents test results. 4. Resolves software problem reports. 5. Utilizes software development and software design methodologies appropriate to the development environment. 6. Provides specific input to the software components of system design to include hardware/software tradc-offs, software reuse, use of Commercial Off-the-shelf (COTS)/Government Off-the-shelf (GOTS) in place of new development, and requirements analysis and synthesis from system level to individual software components.

Qualifications: Required: 1. Experience in designing, building, testing and deploying changes to existing software 2. Experience in enhanced infrastructure security protocols 3. Knowledge in Identifying manual processes that can be automated 4. Experience in maintaining and improving cloud infrastructure 5. Automate code integration, testing, and deployment to deliver product features to production securely and efficiently 6. Provision and manage environments using automation tools instead of manual server configurations. 7. Configure logging, monitoring, and alerting systems to proactively detect bottlenecks and resolve production issues. 8. Manage containerized applications to ensure seamless scaling across platforms. 9. This position requires a TS/SCI and a polygraph within the last 5 years.

Fourteen ( 14) years' experience as a SWE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Four (4) years of additional experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.

Desired: 1. CI/CD Tools: Familiarity with continuous integration frameworks such as GitLab CI, Jenkins, or GitHub Actions. 2. Infrastructure Tools: Experience with IaC tools like Terraform or Ansible. 3. Container Platforms: Working knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes. 4. Cloud Experience: Proficiency with major cloud service providers (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud)

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, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s 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. You’ll 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 nation's 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: $113,200 - $237,800

CACI is an Equal Opportunity 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 other protected characteristic.