Software Engineer

Location Arlington, VA, US

Date Posted 2026-06-02

Category Software

Subcategory SW Engineer

Schedule Full-Time

Shift Day Job

Travel Yes - 10% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain None

Potential for Remote Work ORA_REMOTE

Description

SAIC has an immediate need for a Mid to Senior Full Stack Software Engineer with expertise in Java, C#, React and NiFi to support the Department of Defense (DoD) with the Defense Readiness Reporting System (DRRS) Sustainment system. The ideal candidate should possess deep technical acumen, thrive in a collaborative environment, and have the ability to deliver robust, scalable, and innovative solutions. While proficiency in all the listed technologies is ideal, we are also open to candidates who are highly skilled in some with a willingness to learn others.

As a Software Engineer, you will play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining enterprise-level applications. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions aligned with organizational goals and user needs.

NOTE This position is hybrid/remote to the D.C. metro area. Candidates must be local to the D.C. metro area as there will be occasional onsite work.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain reliable, scalable, and secure applications using Java, C#, or both, depending on project requirements.
• Contribute to front-end development with React, building responsive, user-friendly interfaces that meet modern web design standards.
• Leverage Apache NiFi to design, implement, and manage automated data flows between systems, ensuring efficiency, reliability, and security.
• Requires the ability to quickly understand legacy code, tools and technologies.
• Write and maintain clean, efficient, and well-documented code following best practices and coding standards.
• Conduct thorough testing and debugging of applications to ensure software quality, performance, and reliability.
• Participate in code reviews, architecture planning, and technical discussions to ensure alignment on project goals and best practices.
• Troubleshoot production issues and provide timely resolutions.
• Stay current with emerging technologies, trends, and best practices in software engineering.
• Contribute to the creation of system documentation and update it regularly.

Required Education

• BS degree and five (5) years or more experience; Masters and three (3) years or more experience; PhD or JD and zero (0) years or more experience; (Degree required per contract).

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).
• Ability to independently learn the domain, and tech stack used on the project to fill skill gaps.
• Proficiency in Java and/or C# with experience building large-scale applications.
• Hands-on experience with React for front-end development (functional and/or class-based components).
• Strong understanding of database design and development, including proficiency in querying SQL within an MSSQL database.
• Familiarity with API development (REST or GraphQL) and integration.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.
• Proficient with Git or other version control system (VCS).
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with a strong commitment to collaboration and knowledge-sharing.

• Experience with Apache NiFi, including designing data integration and transformation workflows (preferred but not mandatory if strengths lie elsewhere).
• Experience with containerization and cloud environments such as Docker and AWS, Azure, or GCP is a plus.
• Solid understanding of DevOps principles, CI/CD pipelines, and build tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions.

• Active Secret Clearance.

• This position may require on-call availability when necessary.