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Software Engineer - $200K – $250K

RCT Systems
Reston, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/16/2025 CLOSED ON 2/16/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Software Engineer - $200K – $250K position at RCT Systems?

Seeking a Software Engineer to support full-lifecycle software development, from design and implementation to testing, deployment, and O&M. The role focuses on building and maintaining cloud-based, containerized applications; solving software architecture challenges; and supporting secure cloud and server infrastructure. Responsibilities include developing modern web applications, managing virtualized Windows and Linux environments, ensuring security compliance, and proactively troubleshooting system issues.

Key Requirements:
  • Strong experience designing and building cloud-based applications using modern best practices
  • Background in software, web, and application development and deployment
  • Object-oriented development (Java, Go, C#)
  • Front-end development with React, Angular, or Vue
  • Linux development experience
  • Cloud platforms: AWS, Azure, or GCP
  • Containerization and Kubernetes
  • Infrastructure orchestration (Terraform, Ansible, Helm)
  • Networking and VPN technologies (OpenVPN, WireGuard, IPSec)
  • Server and account management, system upgrades, patching, and security hardening
Required Qualifications: TS/SCI with Polygraph

RCT Systems offers:
  • Competitive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life insurance)
  • Immediate 401k vesting
  • Generous PTO and flexible schedules
  • $500.00 annual technology allowance
RCT Systems is committed and proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex (to include pregnancy and related conditions, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other federally protected class.

Salary : $500

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