Software Engineer – Level 3

Markon

Software Engineer 3 developing cloud-native applications and services within AWS for Fort Meade client. Collaborating with teams to modernize systems and support mission-critical operations.

Posted 6/10/2026full-timeFort Meade • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $230,000 - $250,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudJavaJavaScriptMicroservicesPythonTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, test, and maintain cloud-native software applications and services
Develop solutions utilizing AWS managed services and cloud-native architectures
Support system modernization, automation, and application migration efforts
Develop and maintain APIs, microservices, and backend application components
Collaborate with engineers, architects, and stakeholders to define requirements and implement technical solutions
Optimize application performance, scalability, security, and reliability within AWS environments
Participate in Agile development activities, including sprint planning, code reviews, testing, and deployment
Troubleshoot and resolve software defects, integration challenges, and performance issues
Develop and maintain technical documentation and software artifacts
Support system integration, deployment, and sustainment activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph with this Customer.
Bachelor’s degree and 20+ years of software engineering experience
Experience developing applications within AWS cloud environments
Experience utilizing AWS managed services to build scalable and resilient solutions
Strong software development experience in one or more modern programming languages such as Java, Python, or JavaScript
Experience developing RESTful APIs, microservices, and cloud-native applications
Experience working in Agile development environments
Experience with source code management and CI/CD practices
Strong understanding of cloud architecture, application security, and software design principles
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
401(k) match
Flexible Spending Accounts
EAP
Training and Tuition Assistance
Paid Time Off
Holidays

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Hard Skills & Tools

cloud-native software applicationsAWS managed servicesAPIsmicroservicesbackend application componentsAgile developmentRESTful APIsCI/CD practicescloud architectureapplication security

Soft Skills

analytical skillstroubleshooting skillsproblem-solving skillswritten communicationverbal communication

Certifications

Active TS/SCI w/ PolygraphBachelor’s degree