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Senior Software Engineer C#

System One

Merrifield, VA · HybridFull-time$105–120K/yrSeen 2mo agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$105–120K/yr
Location
Merrifield, VAHybrid
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Public Trust clearance, requiredBachelor's degree, required

Job overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to provide technical leadership and drive the design, development, and delivery of mission‑critical software solutions, mentoring team members while contributing hands‑on to complex technical initiatives.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

C, requiredC++, requiredC#, requiredMicrosoft .NET, requiredMicrosoft Visual Studio, requiredJenkins, requiredGitHub, requiredCI/CD, requiredSoftware Architecture, requiredDesign Patterns, requiredAgile/Scrum, nice to haveSoftware Testing, requiredAutomation, requiredDebugging, requiredEnterprise Environments, requiredEBS Platforms, required

Qualifications

US Citizenship, requiredPublic Trust Clearance, requiredBachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Software Development or Related Technical Field, required7+ Years Professional Software Development Experience, requiredAgile/Scrum Certification or Extensive Agile Experience, nice to have

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

Senior Software Engineer

C/C++ or C# Software Engineer

Direct-Hire

Location: Merrifield, VA – 4 days on-site/ 1 day remote

Annual Salary Range: $105,000 to $120,000 plus benefits

Federal End Customer: US Citizenship, eligibility for a Public Trust clearance required

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to provide technical leadership and drive the design, development, and delivery of mission-critical software solutions. The ideal candidate will possess advanced software engineering expertise, strong development skills, and the ability to mentor team members while contributing hands-on to complex technical initiatives.

Join our team and help build innovative software solutions that drive business success while advancing your career in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance of software applications.

  • Develop high-quality, scalable solutions using C, C++, and/or C#.

  • Utilize Microsoft Visual Studio for architecture, development, debugging, and deployment activities.

  • Collaborate with stakeholders, architects, and development teams to define technical requirements and solutions.

  • Mentor junior and mid-level engineers through code reviews, technical guidance, and best practices.

  • Drive software quality through testing, debugging, performance tuning, and continuous improvement efforts.

  • Support and enhance CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and related tools.

  • Manage source code and development workflows utilizing GitHub and version control best practices.

  • Integrate applications with enterprise systems and ensure adherence to software engineering standards.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Development, or a related technical field from an accredited university.

  • 7+ years of professional software development experience. Experience developing applications using C# and the Microsoft .NET ecosystem. Experience with C/C++ is preferred.

  • Advanced proficiency in C, C++, and/or C#.

  • Extensive experience with Microsoft Visual Studio.

  • Strong knowledge of CI/CD tools and processes, including Jenkins.

  • Experience with GitHub and modern software development workflows.

  • Familiarity with enterprise environments and EBS platforms or similar systems.

  • Strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and development best practices.

  • Demonstrated ability to lead technical initiatives and mentor development teams.

  • Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience serving as a technical lead on software development projects.

  • Agile/Scrum certification or extensive Agile experience.

  • Expertise in software testing, automation, and debugging methodologies.

  • Experience integrating applications with enterprise-level platforms and systems.

  • Experience supporting large-scale, mission-critical software environments.

  • What We Offer

  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

  • Challenging and meaningful projects with real-world impact.

  • Opportunities for leadership and career advancement.

  • Collaborative and innovative work environment.

  • Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.

  • Access to modern development tools and technologies.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, TPGS, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering workforce solutions and integrated services across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible full-time employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

How this job compares

Set against the 39,925 open Software Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 11, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$105–120K/yr
  • Virginia median$125–202K/yr1,649 salary ranges
  • US median$133–216K/yr32,012 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $113K, is 32% below the Virginia median midpoint ($165K) — in the lowest quarter of Software Engineer salary ranges in Virginia.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 1,954 open Software Engineer jobs in Virginia and 39,925 across the US. 8% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Virginia
Experience
This posting asks for at least 7 years of experience; Software Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (32,903 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 12,493 of the 39,925 open Software Engineer jobs (31%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 11, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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