Software Engineer – Level 2

September 16, 2026
  • Labor Category: Software Engineer II
  • Required Degree + Years of Experience: (MS+3) or (BS+5) or (ND+7)


Ascendant Innovations Corp is looking for an experienced Software Engineer (Level 2). The Software Engineer shall be responsible for developing and maintaining system management infrastructure software and services for HPC systems in a Linux environment.

 REQUIRED SKILLS:

  • Experience using the Linux CLI and Linux tools
  • Proficiency in scripting (Bash/Python) to automate tasks and processes
  • Recent software development experience using Python
  • Familiar with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
  • Experience with Git Source Control System
  • Familiar with CI/CD principles, methodologies, and tools such as GitLab CI
  • Experience deploying containerized services under Docker is desired
  • Familiar with observability and analytics platform solutions is desired
  • Experience with automation frameworks including Ansible for orchestrating deployment is desired
  • Experience with the Atlassian Tool Suite (JIRA, Confluence) is desired
  • Must meet the Labor Category requirements, contact staffing@ascendantinnovations.com for details

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Master’s degree in computer science or related discipline from an accredited college or university, plus three (3) years of experience as a software engineer in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.

OR

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related discipline from an accredited college or university, plus five (5) years of experience as a software engineer in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.

OR

  • Seven (7) years of experience as a software engineer 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