Software Engineer 3

Markon is seeking a Software Engineer 3 to support the development, enhancement, and sustainment of mission-critical data processing and analysis capabilities for the Fort Meade Customer. This role focuses on software development, file system analysis, data extraction, and automation within Linux-based environments. The position requires expertise in Perl development, scripting, containerized applications, and the analysis of complex file structures to support operational and mission requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software applications and automation solutions
• Develop and enhance Object-Oriented Perl applications and supporting utilities
• Create and maintain Bash scripts, command-line tools, and automated processing pipelines
• Analyze, parse, and extract data from a variety of file formats and file system structures
• Support file system mounting, extraction, and data recovery activities across multiple platforms
• Develop and maintain Docker-based applications and containerized environments
• Troubleshoot software, file system, and data processing issues
• Collaborate with engineers, analysts, and operational stakeholders to develop technical solutions
• Create and maintain technical documentation, procedures, and software artifacts
• Support system integration, testing, deployment, and lifecycle maintenance activities

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• TS/SCI w/ active Polygraph with this Customer

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical field required
• 20+ years of software engineering, software development, or related technical experience
• Extensive experience with Object-Oriented Perl development required
• Strong experience developing Bash scripts and command-line processing pipelines
• Experience with Docker and containerized application environments
• Knowledge of file system structures and techniques for mounting, extracting, and analyzing file systems
• Experience analyzing and parsing a variety of file formats and data structures
• Experience developing software in Linux environments
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Experience supporting data processing, automation, or mission-focused technical solutions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced technical environment

Salary Range USD $240,000.00 - USD $250,000.00 /Yr.The Markon pay range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law. Overview

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