Software Engineer - CTC Group
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 16, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 16, 2026.
Summary
CTC Group is seeking Software Engineers, to develop, maintain, and enhance 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.
Locations: Annapolis Junction / Ft. Meade
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and enhance scalable software solutions across the full development lifecycle, from architecture and implementation through testing, deployment, and sustainment. Work in modern languages such as Python, C++, or Java to build backend services, APIs, and distributed data processing systems in Linux environments.
- Own features end to end, translating user needs into clean, secure, production ready code that supports distributed and performance driven systems. Implement efficient algorithms and optimize applications to meet functional, timing, and scalability requirements.
- Design and optimize database schemas, queries, and data interfaces across structured and unstructured data stores, ensuring reliability and performance at scale.
- Debug, refactor, and improve existing codebases to resolve defects, increase maintainability, and adapt systems to new environments or evolving requirements.
- Contribute to automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and containerized deployments using tools such as Git, Docker, and Kubernetes to deliver consistent, high quality releases.
- Collaborate with engineers across disciplines to shape system design, define technical solutions, and make sound architectural decisions.
- Conduct code reviews, uphold engineering standards, mentor developers, and drive continuous improvement across software development practices.
Requirements
- Active TS/SCI with polygraph security clearance
- 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.
Level 1 Qualifications
- Seven (7) years experience as a SWE, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
Level 2 Qualifications
- Fourteen (14) years experience as a SWE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
Level 3 Qualifications
- Twenty (20) years experience as a SWE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
Pay Information
The final salary may be influenced by various factors, such as location, labor categories, experience, education, and/or certifications. CTC also provides a variety of benefits as well as opportunities for continuous education and development.
The estimated salary range for this position is $175,000 - $235,000.
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Why CTC Group?
We recognize that successful partnerships are based on open and direct communication, mutual respect, and the ability to adapt to evolving capabilities. Our cleared employees bring decades of experience supporting customers in the Intelligence and Defense communities. We specialize in providing engineering, technical, operational support, and training services to Federal government, and Mission Operations.
CTC Group provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to, Health/Dental/Vision, 401k, PTO and holiday pay, disability and life insurance.
CTC Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, physical disability, genetic information, mental disability, age, military status or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, marital status, registered domestic partner status, gender (including sex stereotyping), medical condition (including, but not limited to, cancer related or HIV/AIDS related) or sexual orientation in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.