Software engineer jobs in St. Charles, MD and nearby

Software engineer jobs within 25 miles of St. Charles, MD. Nearby towns and cities are included. Distances are straight-line, not driving distances.

Counted Oct 29, 2026

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Open jobs: 628
Employers: 244

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payUSD / year: $135,238Across 95 listings
Average starting payUSD / hour: $66.28Across 15 listings

Employer-advertised starting pay, not employee salaries. Currencies and pay periods stay separate.

Where work happens

Remote: 0%0 listings
Hybrid: 5%30 listings
On-site: 14%88 listings

Not specified: 81% (510 listings)

Employers hiring include Amazon.com Services LLC (52), Booz Allen Hamilton_United States (25), Deloitte US (20).

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These figures describe the listings on this role page at the date shown, not the whole job market. Listings can change.

Employer-listed minimums from at least 10 listings per currency and pay period. These are advertised starting amounts, not employee salaries. Jobs without a minimum and unusual amounts are excluded.

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Strategic Data Systems

Software Engineer - Cloud & DevSecOps

Dahlgren, VA, United States

Salary Range: $120K-$140K

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Pay: Salary Range: $120K-$140K
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 27, 2026

Original job description

Software Engineer – Cloud & DevSecOps (RDT&E)

Location: Dahlgren, VA

Full-Time with benefits

Salary Range: $120K-$140K

Position Overview

Strategic Data Systems is seeking an experienced Software Engineer – Cloud & DevOps to support the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) Research, Development, Test & Evaluation (RDT&E) environment in Dahlgren, Virginia.

This position offers an opportunity for an accomplished software engineering professional to contribute to the design, development, integration, deployment, and modernization of mission-critical applications and supporting infrastructure within a complex Department of Defense (DoD) technical environment.

The successful candidate will bring a strong combination of software development expertise, cloud engineering experience, DevOps automation capabilities, and advanced technical troubleshooting skills. This individual will support the complete software development lifecycle while helping shape technical solutions, improve development practices, strengthen system reliability, and enhance operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

Software Engineering and Application Development

Design, develop, maintain, and enhance secure, scalable, and high-performance web applications supporting mission-critical RDT&E operations.
Contribute to software architecture and technical design decisions, emphasizing maintainability, reliability, performance, and long-term sustainability.
Develop and maintain application functionality using modern programming languages and frameworks, including JavaScript and related full-stack technologies.
Support the integration of applications with enterprise data sources, analytics platforms, reporting systems, and supporting infrastructure.
Develop and execute comprehensive automated testing strategies, including unit, functional, integration, performance, and acceptance testing.
Conduct code reviews, identify opportunities for optimization, and promote software engineering best practices.
Diagnose and resolve complex application issues through systematic troubleshooting, debugging, and root-cause analysis.
Identify opportunities to modernize legacy applications, streamline development processes, and improve overall software quality.

Cloud Engineering and Infrastructure Support

Support the development, deployment, configuration, and maintenance of applications operating within Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services (AWS) environments.
Troubleshoot complex technical issues spanning application code, cloud infrastructure, networking, and supporting services.
Evaluate cloud-hosted application performance, availability, security, and operational efficiency.
Collaborate with infrastructure and cybersecurity teams to ensure applications are properly configured, secured, monitored, and maintained.
Support Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), virtualization, and hybrid cloud solutions.
Recommend improvements to cloud architectures, deployment strategies, and operational processes to enhance reliability and scalability.
Assist with application and infrastructure lifecycle planning, deployment coordination, upgrades, and sustainment activities.

DevSecOps, Automation, and Containerization

Design, develop, maintain, and optimize Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines using GitLab.
Implement automation solutions that improve development efficiency, deployment consistency, and software delivery reliability.
Support GitLab version control, repository management, pipeline configuration, and automated testing integration.
Develop, configure, and maintain Helm charts supporting containerized application deployments.
Support application deployment and troubleshooting within Docker and Kubernetes environments.
Identify and resolve deployment failures, configuration inconsistencies, and pipeline performance issues.
Implement secure configuration and secrets management practices utilizing HashiCorp Vault.
Collaborate with development, operations, and cybersecurity personnel to strengthen DevSecOps practices throughout the software development lifecycle.
Evaluate opportunities to reduce manual processes through scripting, automation, and improved engineering workflows.

Cybersecurity and Secure Software Development

Incorporate security considerations throughout application design, development, testing, and deployment activities.
Apply secure coding standards and development practices consistent with applicable DoD cybersecurity requirements.
Support vulnerability identification, remediation, code validation, and security testing activities.
Collaborate with cybersecurity professionals to address application and infrastructure security concerns.
Maintain awareness of security requirements affecting cloud-hosted applications, containerized environments, and software deployment processes.
Support compliance documentation, audit readiness, and adherence to organizational security policies.
Identify opportunities to improve security automation and strengthen the overall security posture of supported applications.

Technical Leadership and Customer Engagement

Serve as a trusted technical resource and subject matter expert for software engineering, cloud deployment, and DevOps-related activities.
Collaborate directly with government stakeholders, engineering personnel, system administrators, and cybersecurity teams to understand requirements and develop effective technical solutions.
Provide informed recommendations regarding application architecture, deployment strategies, technical risks, and engineering improvements.
Independently investigate complex technical challenges and develop practical, sustainable resolutions.
Participate in technical planning sessions, design reviews, and discussions concerning system modernization and operational improvements.
Mentor and share technical knowledge with other team members to promote consistent engineering practices and professional development.
Develop and maintain technical documentation, configuration procedures, troubleshooting guides, and standard operating procedures.
Communicate technical findings, recommendations, and potential operational impacts clearly to both technical and nontechnical stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

Five to eight (5–8) years of relevant professional experience in software engineering, full-stack development, cloud engineering, DevOps, or closely related technical disciplines.
IAT Level 2 certification such as CompTIA Security+
Top Secret security clearance
Demonstrated experience developing, maintaining, and troubleshooting enterprise-level web applications.
Strong working knowledge of JavaScript and modern software development principles.
Hands-on experience supporting applications or infrastructure within Microsoft Azure and/or AWS cloud environments.
Demonstrated experience with GitLab, including version control, CI/CD pipeline development, configuration, optimization, and automation.
Experience implementing automated software testing and validation processes.
Working knowledge of containerized application deployment practices, including Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm.
Experience with HashiCorp Vault or comparable secure secrets management technologies.
Strong understanding of software architecture, application integration, and the software development lifecycle.
Demonstrated ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues across software, infrastructure, and cloud environments.
Understanding of secure coding principles, cybersecurity compliance requirements, and vulnerability remediation practices.
Experience participating in technical design discussions and recommending improvements to application performance, reliability, and maintainability.
Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage competing technical priorities, and deliver solutions with limited supervision.
Experience working directly with customers or technical stakeholders to assess requirements and resolve operational challenges.
Strong analytical, organizational, written communication, and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
Experience developing applications using Vue.js, Python Flask, Java Spring, TypeScript, and HTML.
Advanced experience configuring, administering, and troubleshooting Kubernetes environments.
Experience developing and maintaining Helm charts for enterprise containerized applications.
Experience designing or improving cloud-based application architectures within Azure or AWS.
Experience supporting hybrid cloud environments, including on-premises infrastructure, virtualization, cloud identity management, and storage solutions.
Familiarity with cloud monitoring, logging, observability, and performance optimization tools.
Strong understanding of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, routing, VPNs, VLANs, peering, and load balancing.
Experience implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC), configuration management, or infrastructure automation solutions.
Experience integrating automated security testing and compliance validation into CI/CD pipelines.
Familiarity with DoD cybersecurity requirements, secure development environments, and Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes.
Experience supporting software development and infrastructure operations within DoD, federal government, or other highly regulated environments.
Demonstrated experience improving engineering processes, modernizing applications, or implementing technical automation initiatives.
Relevant industry certifications in cloud engineering, software development, Kubernetes, DevOps, or cybersecurity.

Strategic Data Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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Skills

DevOps
Research
Software development
Troubleshooting
Programming languages
JavaScript
Reporting
Test automation
Debugging
Root cause analysis
Microsoft Azure
AWS
Troubleshoot
Cybersecurity
CI/CD
GitLab
Docker
Kubernetes
Security regulations
Regulatory compliance
Documentation
Leadership
Full-stack development
Security+
Work independently
Communication skills
Interpersonal skills
Computer science
Computer technology
Computer engineering
Vue.js
Python
Flask
Oracle Java
TypeScript
HTML
Infrastructure as code
Risk management
Engineering processes
Recruitment

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