Software Engineer

Riverstone Enterprise Solutions
Columbia, Maryland, United StatesFull-timePosted Sep 16, 2026

About the role

At Riverstone Enterprise Solutions, we're more than a technology company—we're a team of innovators, problem-solvers, and mission-focused professionals dedicated to making a meaningful impact. Since 2008, we have delivered innovative technology, engineering, cybersecurity, and mission support solutions to the Intelligence Community. We foster a collaborative, people-first culture where creativity is encouraged, professional growth is supported, and every team member has the opportunity to make a difference

We are seeking a motivated, career, and customer-oriented Software Engineer level one to join our team in Columbia, Maryland.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements

Reviews and tests software components for adherence to the design requirements and documents test results.

Utilizes software development and software design methodologies appropriate to the development environment.

Provides specific input to the software components of system design to include hardware/software tradeoffs, software reuse, use of Commercial Offtheshelf (COTS)/Government Offtheshelf (GOTS) in place of new development, and requirements analysis and synthesis from system level to individual software components.

Debug existing software and correct defects

Provide recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards

Design and code new software or modify existing software to add new features

Integrate existing software into new or modified systems or operating environments

Develop simple data queries for existing or proposed databases or data repositories

Write or review software and system documentation

Design or implement complex database or data repository interfaces/queries

Develop or implement algorithms to meet or exceed system performance and functional standards

Assist with developing and executing test procedures for software components

Develop software solutions by analyzing system performance standards, confer with users or system engineers; analyze systems flow, data usage and work processes; and investigate problem areas

Modify existing software to correct errors, to adapt to new hardware, or to improve its performance

Design, develop and modify software systems, using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcome and consequences of design.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Seven (7) 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 additional SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

Current/Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph.

Riverstone Enterprise Solutions, is an equal-opportunity employer. All Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran's status, age, disability or any other basis prohibited by law.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements
  • Review and test 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
  • Debug existing software and correct defects
  • Provide recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards
  • Design and code new software or modify existing software
  • Integrate existing software into new or modified systems

Qualifications

  • Seven years' experience as a Software Engineer
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related discipline
  • Four years additional experience may substitute for a bachelor's degree
  • Current/Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph

Skills mentioned

System DesignDebuggingPerformance OptimizationSoftware TestingUnit TestingIntegration TestingSQLDatabase DesignQuery OptimizationSystems Engineering

About Riverstone Enterprise Solutions

Riverstone Enterprise Solutions, an Envision Innovative Solutions Company, delivers mission-focused technology solutions to the Intelligence Community and Department of Defense. Since 2008, we have supported critical national security missions by building high-performing engineering teams and developing innovative enterprise solutions. We foster a collaborative, and people-first culture where creativity is encouraged, professional growth is supported, and every team member has the opportunity to make a difference. We specialize in enabling advanced intelligence capabilities across Cyber, Cloud, DevSecOps, AI/ ML, Software, Big Data, Data Modeling, Systems Integration, Automation and SIGINT mission domains.

IT Services and IT Consulting11-50 employeesWashington DC-Baltimore Area

H-1B sponsorship history

Historical employer filing data was found for Riverstone Enterprise Solutions. The employer record includes 2 historical certified applications. This is employer-level history, not a guarantee that this role currently offers sponsorship.