Job ID 2616356

Location

Lakehurst, NJ, US

Date Posted

2026-08-31

Category

Software

Subcategory

SW Engineer

Schedule

Full-Time

Shift

Day Job

Travel

Yes - 25% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain

Secret

Potential for Remote Work

ORA\_ON\_SITE

Description

SAIC is currently seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join our team in Lakehurst, NJ. The position requires onsite support (no remote) and an active Interim Secret clearance to begin work. A good candidate would have knowledge in any (or multiple) of the below fields.

Computer Scientist

Experienced with C# development coding and testing.
Experienced with unit testing, Agile methodologies, and documentation.
Knowledgeable with both Windows and Linux development/test environments.

Information Technologist

Experienced with the configuration and management of both Windows and Linux operating systems and associated software.
Familiar with government lab requirements regarding documentation and cyber policies.

Software Configuration Manager

Experienced with Software Configuration Management processes related to software releases, software development, SW/HW lab environments, and all associated documentation.
Experience with Jira and/or SharePoint a plus.
Version control proficiency 5+ years using Git, SVN, Mercurial, or CVS in a team environment.

Software Engineer

Knowledge of Redhat Linux , VX works and Windows OS.
5+ Years Programing and development experience with Java, C, C++ with embedded system.
Experience with SW acquisition process.
Experience with developing automated testing & associated software documentation.

Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) Engineer or DevOps Engineer

Design and Implement CI/CD Pipelines Create and maintain automated workflows for building, testing, and deploying code using tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps to compile, build, test, and deploy applications
Collaborate with Development Teams Integrate CI/CD practices into the software development lifecycle.
Monitor and Troubleshoot Ensure the CI/CD processes are running smoothly and address any issues promptly.
Documentation Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for CI/CD processes and best practices.
Tool Evaluation Assess and implement new tools and technologies to improve CI/CD workflows.
Support and Training Provide assistance and training to development teams on CI/CD tools and practices.
Security Compliance & Integration Ensure all CI/CD processes comply with security and quality standards.
Automation & Scripting on Linux Writing and maintaining automation scripts (Python, Bash, PowerShell) to optimize development workflows.
CI/CD Tools Expertise in Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps Pipelines, or GitHub Actions.
Scripting Proficiency in Bash, Python, or PowerShell.
Source Control Strong knowledge of Git workflows.
Systems Administration Understanding of Linux and/or Windows environments.

Qualifications

Requirements

Degree in Computer, Electrical engineering or Computer Science.
9+ years of relevant experience is required.
Technical self-sufficiency Can work independently without constant guidance.
Organic coding experience, not oversight.
Must be open to onsite (no regular/recurring telework).
Minimum of an Interim Secret Clearance is required to begin work.

Strongly Preferred

C, C++, C# or .NET experience.
Agile Development Experience Familiarity with Agile methodologies (e.g. Scrum).
Linux proficiency (Red Hat preferred).
Cross-functional skills Experience in multiple tracks above.
Travel ~20% to contractor sites.

Nice to Have

Open-source contributions (e.g., GitHub repositories, community involvement).
Experience with AI coding tools.

Target salary range $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

Software Engineer Lead Principal

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