Software Developer
US$140,000 – US$155,000 / yr base salary
Posted 29 Jun 2026
Advertised as “Software/CNO Developer”
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- Expected experience
- 8+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Employment
- On-Site
- Contract
- Full-time
| Base salary | US$140,000 – US$155,000 / yr |
|---|
Study levelBachelor's or higher
CertificationsCySA+, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP
About Agile Defense At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next. Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests.
Job Title: Software/CNO Developer
Location: Fort Meade, MD
Clearance Level: TS/SCI with CI Poly
Job Description
- Oversees technical design, development, and implementation of large projects and/or major software products and Solutions for client/customers.
- Assists in defining architecture requirements and establishing standards for design and development.
- Consults with management and client/customers regarding product feasibility and viability of product plans and designs.
- Factors emerging technologies and product supportability into design and implementation.
- Serves as primary technical resource to development team.
- May act as team leader in prioritizing group tasks, determining individual assignments, and reviewing work of lower-level developers.
- Provides product demonstrations and participates in trade shows, seminars, industry panels, and user group meetings.
- Interacts with customers regarding strategies, requirements, problem solving, and support.
- This is normally the senior non-management developer level.
Education and Background
- Typically has a Bachelor's degree, and 8 or more years of experience, or equivalent relevant work experience; e.g., each year of work experience may be substituted for each year of education required.
- Manager typically has a Bachelors/Masters Degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems or a related field.
- A minimum of 8 years experience, including 3 supervision/management experience or equivalent relevant work experience.
Years of Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Required Skills
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university a related discipline and 8+ years of experience.
- Additional experience will be considered in lieu of a degree or Master's degree and 7+ years of experience.