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Software Engineer (SWE) Skill Level 2

VIKTech LLC
Fort Meade, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 1/28/2026 CLOSED ON 2/27/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Software Engineer (SWE) Skill Level 2 position at VIKTech LLC?

VIKTech is seeking a fully cleared Software Engineer based out of Maryland. Applicants must be based in Maryland or willing to commute or relocate. Applications from candidates outside the area will not be considered.

Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph required for all levels. Candidates must hold an active TS/SCI with full-scope polygraph. Applications from candidates without this clearance will not be considered.

Software Engineer (SWE) Skill Level 2: TS/SCI Full Scope Polygraph
The Software Engineer develops, maintains, and enhances 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. Works individually or as part of a team. Reviews and tests software components for adherence to the design requirements and documents test results. Resolves software problem reports. Utilizes software development and software design methodologies appropriate to the development environment. Provides specific input to the software components of system design to include hardware/software trade- offs, software reuse, use of Commercial Off-the-shelf (COTS)/Government Off-the-shelf (GOTS) in place of new development, and requirements analysis and synthesis from system level to individual software components.

 

The Level 2 Software Engineer (SWE) shall possess the following qualifications:
Fourteen (14) years experience as a SWE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. 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.


The Level 2 Software Engineer (SWE) shall possess the following capabilities:
  • Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements
  • Debug existing software and correct defects
  • Provide recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards
  • Design and code new software or modify existing software to add new features
  • Integrate existing software into new or modified systems or operating environments
  • Develop simple data queries for existing or proposed databases or data repositories
  • Write or review software and system documentation
  • Serve as team lead at the level appropriate to the software development process being used on any particular project
  • Design or implement complex database or data repository interfaces/queries
  • Develop or implement algorithms to meet or exceed system performance and functional standards
  • Assist with developing and executing test procedures for software components
  • Develop software solutions by analyzing system performance standards, confer with users or system engineers; analyze systems flow, data usage and work processes; and investigate problem areas
  • Modify existing software to correct errors, to adapt to new hardware, or to improve its performance
  • Design, develop and modify software systems, using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcome and consequences of design
  • Design or implement complex algorithms requiring adherence to strict timing, system resource, or interface constraints; Perform quality control on team products
  • Implement recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards
  • Oversee one or more software development teams and ensure the work is completed in accordance with the constraints of the software development process being used on any particular project
  • Confer with system engineers and hardware engineers to derive software requirements and to obtain information on project limitations and capabilities, performance requirements and interfaces
  • Coordinate software system installation and monitor equipment functioning to ensure operational specifications are met

At VIKTech:

We’re an EOE that empowers our people—no matter their race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status—to fearlessly drive change.

Medical/Dental/Vision-Employee is 100% Covered
Tuition- 5k tuition/training reimbursement per year.
Roth 401k 18k maximum per employee contribution (does 10% matching (No vesting schedule payments are deposited monthly)
Short Term Long Term and AD&D are covered by employer
Flexible Schedules and 4 Weeks PTO
8 Holidays and 2 Floating

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