Software Engineer
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July 26, 2026 at 11:13 PM
About The Company
MANTECH is a leading provider of innovative technology solutions dedicated to supporting national security and defense initiatives. With a strong focus on delivering mission-critical capabilities, MANTECH specializes in advanced systems integration, software development, and operational support for government agencies and defense organizations. Committed to excellence and integrity, MANTECH fosters a dynamic work environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and professional growth. Their commitment to leveraging cutting-edge technologies ensures they remain at the forefront of defense and intelligence solutions, making them a trusted partner in safeguarding national interests.
About The Role
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Software Engineer to join MANTECH’s dynamic team supporting a new initiative within the National Capital Region. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on enterprise-scale AI, data, and mission platform capabilities across diverse environments including cloud, edge, and classified operational settings. The successful candidate will play a vital role in designing, developing, and deploying robust software solutions that enable advanced AI operations and support mission-critical systems. This position requires a blend of technical expertise, innovative thinking, and a strong commitment to security and performance standards.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess a combination of educational background and practical experience, including:
The Software Engineer will be responsible for a range of technical and collaborative tasks, including:
Candidates with additional expertise will have an advantage, including:
For onsite work, candidates must possess a TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph (Poly) to ensure security compliance and access to sensitive information.
Physical Requirements
The role requires the ability to remain in a stationary position for approximately 50% of the time, as well as frequent communication with colleagues, management, and clients, which may include delivering presentations. The candidate must regularly operate a computer and other office-related machinery to perform daily tasks effectively.
Benefits
MANTECH offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being and professional development of its employees. Benefits include competitive health insurance plans, retirement savings options, paid time off, and opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement. Employees also enjoy a collaborative work environment that promotes innovation, diversity, and inclusion. MANTECH values work-life balance and provides flexible work arrangements where applicable, ensuring employees can thrive both professionally and personally.
Equal Opportunity
MANTECH is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We believe that a diverse workforce enhances our ability to serve our clients and achieve our mission, and we are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals.
MANTECH is a leading provider of innovative technology solutions dedicated to supporting national security and defense initiatives. With a strong focus on delivering mission-critical capabilities, MANTECH specializes in advanced systems integration, software development, and operational support for government agencies and defense organizations. Committed to excellence and integrity, MANTECH fosters a dynamic work environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and professional growth. Their commitment to leveraging cutting-edge technologies ensures they remain at the forefront of defense and intelligence solutions, making them a trusted partner in safeguarding national interests.
About The Role
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Software Engineer to join MANTECH’s dynamic team supporting a new initiative within the National Capital Region. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on enterprise-scale AI, data, and mission platform capabilities across diverse environments including cloud, edge, and classified operational settings. The successful candidate will play a vital role in designing, developing, and deploying robust software solutions that enable advanced AI operations and support mission-critical systems. This position requires a blend of technical expertise, innovative thinking, and a strong commitment to security and performance standards.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess a combination of educational background and practical experience, including:
- A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
- At least five years of relevant experience in backend software development or distributed systems engineering.
- Proficiency in modern programming languages such as Rust, Go, Python, or TypeScript.
- Hands-on experience with cloud-native technologies and container orchestration platforms like Kubernetes.
- Experience designing and implementing RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs.
The Software Engineer will be responsible for a range of technical and collaborative tasks, including:
- Developing robust backend microservices and distributed systems that form the backbone of the platform.
- Designing and implementing secure, high-performance APIs to facilitate enterprise AI operations.
- Architecting and deploying cloud-native, event-driven architectures to ensure scalability and resilience.
- Contributing to Kubernetes-native application development and adopting cloud-native engineering practices.
- Utilizing and integrating technologies such as OpenTelemetry, OpenRouter, or LiteLLM to enhance system delivery and observability.
Candidates with additional expertise will have an advantage, including:
- Advanced knowledge of data and messaging technologies such as NATS, Kafka, Redis, or ClickHouse.
- Experience working with the Django web framework.
- Prior experience working within Defense or Intelligence Community mission environments.
For onsite work, candidates must possess a TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph (Poly) to ensure security compliance and access to sensitive information.
Physical Requirements
The role requires the ability to remain in a stationary position for approximately 50% of the time, as well as frequent communication with colleagues, management, and clients, which may include delivering presentations. The candidate must regularly operate a computer and other office-related machinery to perform daily tasks effectively.
Benefits
MANTECH offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being and professional development of its employees. Benefits include competitive health insurance plans, retirement savings options, paid time off, and opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement. Employees also enjoy a collaborative work environment that promotes innovation, diversity, and inclusion. MANTECH values work-life balance and provides flexible work arrangements where applicable, ensuring employees can thrive both professionally and personally.
Equal Opportunity
MANTECH is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We believe that a diverse workforce enhances our ability to serve our clients and achieve our mission, and we are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals.