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Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 24, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 23, 2026. The Leading Path scores B on the Alion truth index.

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The Leading Path is a technology services company supporting cleared national security programs with data engineering, systems engineering, cloud and network engineering and software development. Its vacancies require top secret clearances with polygraph and include data engineers, data scientists, cleared network engineers and intelligence recruiters. The company is headquartered in McLean, Virginia, United States.

We are seeking an experienced Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain complex software

products and data platforms. As an integral member of our team, you will work closely with cross-functional

teams to deliver scalable, high-quality solutions that drive business insights and inform strategic decisions.

The ideal candidate has a passion for continuous learning, staying up-to-date with industry trends, and a

willingness to learn new technologies and skills.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

 Assume ownership of multiple COTS / GOTS production systems, ensuring seamless operations,

maintenance, and support to meet customer requirements

 Collaborating with engineers and stakeholders to identify and prioritize project requirements

 Troubleshooting complex problems and providing customer support for software systems and

application issues

 Provide recommendations for continuous improvement and innovation

 Working in an Agile environment with a focus on iterative development and delivery

QUALIFICATIONS

 Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering or a related technical

discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical training, or work/military experience.

 5 to 10 years of related software development experience.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

 Hands-on experience with modern programming languages such as NodeJS or Python

 Experience with GOTS / COTS integration

 Strong understanding of Linux and experience with building APIs and services using REST

 Experience with container technologies such as Kubernetes or Docker

 Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

 Experience with Elasticsearch, MongoDB, or other NoSQL databases

 Familiarity with monitoring technologies like ELK, Prometheus, Grafana, etc.

 Experience with CI / CD technologies like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD

 Strong understanding of Agile development methodologies and iterative delivery

Requirements

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

 Assume ownership of multiple COTS / GOTS production systems, ensuring seamless operations,

maintenance, and support to meet customer requirements

 Collaborating with engineers and stakeholders to identify and prioritize project requirements

 Troubleshooting complex problems and providing customer support for software systems and

application issues

 Provide recommendations for continuous improvement and innovation

 Working in an Agile environment with a focus on iterative development and delivery

QUALIFICATIONS

 Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering or a related technical

discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical training, or work/military experience.

 5 to 10 years of related software development experience.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

 Hands-on experience with modern programming languages such as NodeJS or Python

 Experience with GOTS / COTS integration

 Strong understanding of Linux and experience with building APIs and services using REST

 Experience with container technologies such as Kubernetes or Docker

 Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

 Experience with Elasticsearch, MongoDB, or other NoSQL databases

 Familiarity with monitoring technologies like ELK, Prometheus, Grafana, etc.

 Experience with CI / CD technologies like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD

 Strong understanding of Agile development methodologies and iterative delivery

Benefits

Leading Path is an award-winning Information Technology and Management Consulting firm focused on providing solutions in process, technology, and operations to our government and Fortune 500 clients. We offer a professional and family friendly work environment with a strong work-life balance. Leading Path provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including fully paid medical/dental/vision premiums, generous PTO, 11 Paid Holidays, 6% 401K contribution, annual training and tuition reimbursement, SPOT Award bonuses, regular team events, opportunities for professional growth and advancement and much more!

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