Software Engineer – Level 2

May 20, 2026
  • Labor Category: Software Engineer II
  • Required Degree + Years of Experience: (BS+14) or (ND+18)


DESCRIPTION:

Ascendant Innovations Corp is looking for an experienced Software Engineer (Level 2). The Software Engineer will have a primary focus of supporting all aspects of agile software design and development for a full featured service hosted on large scale compute clusters and AWS Cloud Infrastructure. Duties include design, development, testing and integration of capabilities, optimization & performance tuning, and operation & sustainment functions.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

  • Experience in Java programming for distributed systems.
  • Experience with AWS Cloud Architecture design.
  • Proficiency using AWS SDKs and APIs.
  • Proficient with continuous integration, deployment, testing, & monitoring practices.
  • Knowledge with observability tools (e.g., ElasticSearch, OpenSearch).
  • Familiarity with Agile development tools with source code management practices.
  • Must meet the Labor Category requirements, contact staffing@ascendantinnovations.comfor details.

 QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university, plus fourteen (14) years of experience in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.

OR

  • Eighteen (18) years of experience in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.

Clearance Requirements:
Must be a US Citizen with an active Top Secret/SCI w/polygraph.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
AIC offers equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, gender, religion, age, nationality, social or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

To apply for this job email your resume to staffing@ascendantinnovations.com