Software Engineer
MANTECHAbout the role
Become an integral part of a diverse team that delivers enterprise infrastructure capabilities for a global workforce performing a wide range of missions in defense of our Nation. It is the contract vehicle for the Enterprise Infrastructure Services organization overseeing MPO’s Enterprise Information Technology (EIT). EIT is MPO’s backbone- platform for all Enterprise users. Data Center & Compute Services is the EIS enabling organization working with customers, Integrated Product Teams (IPT), and vendors to deliver select EIT.
MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Software Engineer to join our team in Annapolis Junction, MD.
Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To
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.
Review and tests software components for adherence to the design requirements and documents test results.
Utilize software development and software design methodologies appropriate to the development environment.
Provide specific input to the software components of system design to include hardware/software trade-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.
Provide Help Desk Support; ticket handling/resolution, utilizing JIRA.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree with 12+ years of relevant experience OR associate’s degree with 15 years of relevant experience OR high school diploma with 20 years of experience
Experience scripting with Java
Experience with Linux
Strong background with Docker
Proficiency with Git/Gitlab; knowledge and experience with CI/CD and GitOps Principles
Experience with Kubernetes
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Flux and Kustomize
Experience with kafka, kyverno and/or minio
Willingness to learn integration and perform upgrade support of open-source software deployments
Willingness to learn and do updates for current Golang software
Clearance Requirements
Current active Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph
Physical Requirements
The candidate must be able to move, carry and deliver workstations from inside the office to customer’s desk. The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. Must communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, via email, phone, and or virtual communication, which may involve delivering presentations.
Responsibilities
- Develops, maintains, and enhances complex and diverse software systems
- Review and tests software components for adherence to design requirements
- Utilize software development and design methodologies appropriate to the environment
- Provide input to software components of system design
- Provide Help Desk Support; ticket handling/resolution
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree with 12+ years of relevant experience OR associate’s degree with 15 years of relevant experience OR high school diploma with 20 years of experience
- Experience scripting with Java
- Experience with Linux
- Strong background with Docker
- Proficiency with Git/Gitlab; knowledge and experience with CI/CD and GitOps Principles
- Experience with Kubernetes
Skills mentioned
About MANTECH
About Us: At MANTECH, we believe national security demands more than technology—it requires an unwavering dedication to the mission and the warfighters who defend it. For nearly 60 years, we have considered our work a matter of public trust, engineering the strategic advantage needed to secure the nation, protect our communities, and advance global health care. The modern battlespace is complex, volatile, and deeply interconnected. When federal managers, intelligence professionals, and military leaders face unrelenting operational hurdles, they don’t need a vendor. They need a trusted advisor who has navigated these high-stakes environments before. We bring battle-tested credibility and a sense of urgency to every challenge, helping our heroes overcome their toughest battles to achieve ultimate success. Engineered for Mission Success: We continually innovate to deliver high-tech solutions across the Defense & Space, Intelligence & Homeland Security, and Commercial sectors: * Cyberspace Superiority: Full-spectrum operations built to anticipate aggressive digital threats, secure critical supply chains, and dominate the domain. * Data and Artificial Intelligence (AI): Transforming fragmented data into near real-time, actionable insights that accelerate decision-making at the tactical edge. * Digital Modernization & Systems Engineering: Utilizing Agile DevSecOps and advanced digital twinning to build resilient, cloud-native architectures from the ground up. Powered by Mission-First Talent: Our depth is rooted in the people who live the mission firsthand. Comprised of more than 9,000 talented employees around the world, nearly 40% of our workforce are veterans. Many others join us directly from the Intelligence Community, Homeland Security, and commercial agencies. We understand your challenges because we know your world firsthand. MANTECH | Always Advancing