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Senior Software Engineer

CACI International

Omaha, NEFull-time$66–134K/yrSeen 3 days agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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Compensation
$66–134K/yr
Location
Omaha, NE
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Secret clearance, required

Job overview

The Senior Software Engineer will provide advanced software development support to a major U.S. strategic command, contributing to national-level strategic deterrence and operational readiness. The role leads software solution development and technical delivery across the software development lifecycle, provides technical leadership and mentorship, and collaborates on architecture and design decisions. The position is contingent on funding and may not be filled immediately.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Scalable Application Development, nice to haveSoftware Architecture, nice to haveObject-Oriented Design, nice to haveModern Development Practices, nice to haveAgile, nice to haveCI/CD, nice to haveGit, nice to haveJira, nice to haveConfluence, nice to haveProblem-Solving, nice to haveCommunication, nice to haveCollaboration, nice to haveTechnical Leadership, nice to haveMentoring, nice to have

Qualifications

U.S. Citizenship, requiredSecret Clearance Eligibility, requiredBachelor's in Technical Field or Equivalent, required

Benefits

Paid Time Off
Medical Insurance
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Job Title: Senior Software Engineer

Job Category: Engineering

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: None

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 25%

Type of Travel: Local


The Opportunity:

This opportunity provides advanced software development support to a major United States strategic command, contributing to capabilities that underpin national‑level strategic deterrence and long‑range operational readiness.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead software solution development by architecting, designing, implementing, and enhancing scalable, high-availability applications that support mission objectives.

  • Own technical delivery efforts across the software development lifecycle, including planning, estimation, design, development, testing, and deployment activities.

  • Provide technical leadership on complex projects by guiding development activities, resolving technical challenges, and ensuring successful execution of key deliverables.

  • Collaborate on architecture and design decisions to deliver effective solutions that align with customer requirements, business objectives, and operational constraints.

  • Develop and maintain mission-critical software using modern programming languages, frameworks, and engineering best practices.

  • Mentor and support fellow engineers through technical guidance, knowledge sharing, and promotion of sound software engineering practices.

  • Support Agile development execution utilizing tools such as Jira, Confluence, and Git to manage work, collaborate across teams, and track progress.

  • Drive software quality and continuous improvement through automated testing, technical documentation, risk identification, and performance optimization efforts.

Qualifications:

Required:

  • U.S. Citizen eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.

  • Bachelor's degree in a technical field and relevant software engineering experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

  • Experience designing, developing, and supporting scalable software applications.

  • Knowledge of software architecture, object-oriented design, and modern development practices.

  • Experience working in Agile and CI/CD environments.

  • Familiarity with tools such as Git, Jira, and Confluence.

  • Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

  • Ability to lead technical efforts and mentor junior engineers.

This position is contingent on funding and may not be filled immediately. However, this position is representative of positions within CACI that are consistently available. Individuals who apply may also be considered for other positions at CACI.

What You Can Expect:

A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.

Pay Range :

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$65,700 - $134,400

CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.

How this job compares

Set against the 41,554 open Software Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$66–134K/yr
  • Nebraska median$115–210K/yr228 salary ranges
  • US median$135–219K/yr33,110 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $100K, is 38% below the Nebraska median midpoint ($161K) — in the lowest quarter of Software Engineer salary ranges in Nebraska.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 256 open Software Engineer jobs in Nebraska and 41,554 across the US. 8% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Nebraska
Experience
Software Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 7 years (34,072 postings).
Education
13,032 of the 41,554 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 10, 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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