Software Engineer

Description & Requirements

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MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Software Engineer to join our team in Fort Meade, MD.
 

The Software Engineer will leverage their strong technical background and knowledge to design, develop, and maintain complex software systems while ensuring all functional and performance requirements are met.
 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Designing and coding new software or modifying existing software to add new features and functionality.
• Analyzing user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements while debugging existing software to correct defects.
• Developing and implementing algorithms to meet or exceed system performance and functional standards.
• Integrating existing software into new or modified systems or operating environments.
• Developing software solutions by analyzing system performance standards and conferring with users or system engineers.
• Writing or reviewing software and system documentation to ensure process standards are met.
• Mentoring software development teams and ensuring work is completed in accordance with the constraints of the development process.
   

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related discipline with 20+ years of software engineering experience; Four years of additional software engineering experience may be substituted for a Bachelor’s Degree.
• Expert-level proficiency with backend software development using Python.
   

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience developing and deploying backend applications within cloud environments.
   

Clearance Requirements:

• Active/current TS/SCI with Polygraph.
   

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%.
• Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations.
• Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

The projected compensation range for this position is $141,500.00-$236,000.00. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, MANTECH invests in its employees beyond just compensation. MANTECH’s benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, short-term and long-term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections.
MANTECH considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with MANTECH, please email us at careers@mantech.com and provide your name and contact information.

General information

Requisition # R71717 Locations USA-MD-Fort Meade Posting Date 10/29/2026 Security Clearance Required TS/SCI w/ Poly Remote Type Onsite Time Type Full time