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Software Engineer 1

Synergy ECP LLC
Columbia, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 11/26/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/26/2026

Description

Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, Synergy ECP is a leading provider of cybersecurity, software and systems engineering and IT services to the U.S. intelligence and defense communities. The company leverages its expertise in data transport solutions, software and systems engineering, and other solutions to deliver critical and innovative capabilities to high-level decision makers that enhance our nation’s security.

In an ultra-competitive environment, Synergy ECP has thrived by adhering to our name, making sure excellence is displayed by our Employees, to our Customers and by Improving Performance (ECP).

It’s what sets us apart, enabling us to be an autonomous yet agile business that delivers huge results - showing we’re ready to meet our customers’ evolving demands.

Synergy ECP has earned a client list that includes numerous Fortune 100 companies, in addition to multiple branches of the US government and military services.

Synergy ECP is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.

Clearance Required: TS/SCI w/ Polygraph


Software Engineer Level 1


The   Software Engineer 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. Works individually or as part of a team. Reviews and tests   software components for adherence to the design requirements and documents   test results. Resolves software problem reports. 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 trade­ offs, software reuse, use of   Commercial Off-the-shelf (COTS)/Govemment Off-the-shelf (GOTS) in place of   new development, and requirements analysis and synthesis from system level to   individual software components.    

Requirements

     (U) The   Level 1 Software Engineer (SWE) shall possess the following capabilities:    


The   Level 1 Software Engineer (SWE) shall possess the following capabilities:   

  • Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance   requirements   
  • Design and code new software or modify existing software to add new features   
  • Debug existing software and correct defects   
  • Integrate existing software into new or modified systems or operating   environments   
  • Develop simple data queries   for existing or proposed databases or data repositories   
  • Provide recommendations for improving documentation and software development   process standards   
  • Develop or implement algorithms to meet or exceed system performance and functional standards  
  • Assist with developing and executing test procedures for software components   
  • Write or review software and system documentation   
  • 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   
  • Serve as team lead at the level appropriate to the software   development process being used on any particular   project   
  • 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   
  • Design or implement complex database or data repository interfaces/queries   

Qualifications: 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 of additional SWE experience   on projects with similar   software processes may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.    

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