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Cleared Software Developer III

Noblis
Noblis Salary
Reston, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/17/2026
Responsibilities

Noblis is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior (Python) Software Developer with an active Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph clearance to join our team in support of national security missions.

The ideal candidate will design, develop, and maintain complex, secure, and scalable software systems in a fast-paced Agile environment. You will work on full-stack development, cloud-based applications, and mission-driven tools.

Roles And Responsibilities

  • Design, code, test, and debug high-performance, secure software applications in a Linux environment.
  • Implement modern frontend interfaces (React, Angular) and backend services (Python, Node.js).
  • Develop and deploy applications within secure cloud environments (AWS GovCloud, C2S) using containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Familiar with automated build pipelines (GitLab CI/CD, Conda) to ensure secure, rapid, and reliable software delivery.
  • Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
  • Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for software design, interfaces, and test procedures.
  • Provide technical guidance to junior developers and conduct peer code reviews.

Required Qualifications

  • Clearance: Active Top-Secret SCI (TS/SCI) with Polygraph
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent
  • Experience: Seven (7) years of experience with software development processes such as compilation, unit testing, code analysis, release process, and code coverage.
    • Programming Language: Proficient in Python programming
    • Operating System: Experience working in Linux/Unix via command-line tools
    • Cloud Technologies: Experience with AWS services such as S3, Lambda, SQS, and/or SNS
    • Front-End (Web Framework): Experience with React and/or Angular
    • Back-End: Experience with RESTful API, FastAPI, Node.js
    • Containerization/Orchestration Platform: Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
    • Pipeline: Familiar with CI/CD process and platforms tools such as Jenkins, GitHub, and/or Conda
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship is required.
Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with Terraform (Infrastructure-as-Code)
  • Experience with NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Elasticsearch/OpenSearch)
  • Open-source software framework experience using Typescript, CDK, Streamlit, or Vue
  • Relevant certifications: AWS Certified Developer, Certified Solutions Architect, CISSP, or Security

Overview

Overview

Noblis and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Noblis ESI and Noblis MSD, take on some of the nation’s toughest challenges, delivering advanced solutions to our customers’ most critical missions. We bring together leading scientific, engineering, and management expertise in a culture grounded in objectivity and collaboration, ensuring our work creates lasting impact across federal missions.

We work with a broad range of government agencies in the defense, intelligence, and federal civilian sectors. Learn more and find opportunities at careers.noblis.org

Why Work at Noblis

At Noblis, we share a passion for excellence and innovation, and we create an environment where people can do meaningful work while maintaining the balance that keeps them energized and fulfilled. We seek out individuals with a natural curiosity and desire to collaborate and learn. We believe our people are our greatest strength, and we consistently seek exceptionally skilled, mission‑driven professionals who care deeply about doing work that enriches lives and makes our nation safer.

Noblis has earned numerous workplace awards for our culture, our commitment to employee well‑being, and our dedication to meaningful, impactful work. We also maintain a drug‑free workplace.

Remote/hybrid status is subject to change based on Noblis and/or government requirements.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability, pregnancy/childbirth and related medical conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us.

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Total Rewards

At Noblis we recognize and reward your contributions, provide you with growth opportunities, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Benefits page on our Careers site.

Compensation at Noblis is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the combination of education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, internal and external equity, location, clearance level, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements and applicable employment laws. The projected compensation range for this position is based on full time status. For part time or on-call staff, compensation is proportionately adjusted based on hours worked. While monetary compensation is important, it's just one component of Noblis’ total compensation package.

Posted Salary Range

USD $120,700.00 - USD $188,725.00 /Yr.

Salary : $120,700 - $188,725

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