
Software Developer
Bethesda, MDFull-time$104–218K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today
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Job overview
CACI seeks an independent Software Developer to maintain and support a critical Intelligence Community application. The role covers software development, user support, modernization evaluation, and application lifecycle management, with work performed autonomously in an agile environment. The developer must remain on the client site during Luke Program core hours of 0900–1500 and hold TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
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Full job description
Job Title: Software Developer
Job Category: Information Technology
Time Type: Full time
Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI with Polygraph
Employee Type: Regular
Percentage of Travel Required: None
Type of Travel: None
The Opportunity
CACI is seeking a highly motivated and independent Software Developer to take sole responsibility for maintaining and supporting a critical application within the Intelligence Community (IC). This unique role combines the challenges of working autonomously on a system with the opportunity to apply agile methodologies in a high-stakes environment.
Responsibilities
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Independently managing all aspects of the application, from bug fixes to feature enhancements
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Designing, developing, and modifying software systems, with a focus on Enterprise Software and User Interface Application Development
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Producing detailed specifications and writing high-quality, efficient code
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Reverse engineering existing code to understand system functionality
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Implementing updates and patches to ensure continued operation
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Documenting processes and system architecture for future reference
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Providing user support and troubleshooting issues as they arise
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Evaluating potential modernization or replacement options for the long-term
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Designs and develops visually-pleasing, content rich, user-friendly interfaces with intuitive navigation
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Analyzes and studies customer requirements to determine the most effective software technologies to satisfy their needs
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Designs, creates, tests, and maintains software-based applications to satisfy customer requirements
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Provides software process management and configuration management throughout the software development lifecycle
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Resolves problems with software and responds to suggestions for improvements and enhancements
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Supports software architecture development, requirements analysis, process execution and evaluation, selection and evaluation of COTS/GOTS tools, and integration
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Must remain on the client site during Luke Program core hours of 0900-1500.
Qualifications
Required:
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TS/SCI with polygraph
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Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years of experience. In lieu of a bachelor’s degree 12 years of experience if AA/AS, or 14 additional years of experience with HS diploma.
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Must have experience with Agile
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Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work autonomously
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Versatility to handle multiple aspects of software development and support
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Strong communication skills to liaise with stakeholders and users
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Experience producing high-quality work independently while adapting agile principles to a solo development environment
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Experience providing software demonstrations once a quarter to the customer
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Full stack developer with Java backend development with Spring Boot
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Angular front-end development
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SQL / MySQL
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Jira
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Git
Desired:
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AWS certification
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DevSec Ops or similar
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Docker
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:
$103,800 - $218,100
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 40,553 open Software Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 2, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$104–218K/yr
- Maryland median$120–210K/yr983 salary ranges
- US median$135–217K/yr32,173 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $161K, is close to the Maryland median midpoint ($165K) — in the middle half of Software Engineer salary ranges in Maryland.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 1,201 open Software Engineer jobs in Maryland and 40,553 across the US. 7% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Maryland
- Leidos100 open
- Oracle93 open
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 10 years of experience — more than three in four Software Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 32,901 postings).
- Education
- 14,181 of the 40,553 open Software Engineer jobs (35%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 2, 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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