Software Engineer – Level 3

September 09, 2026
  • Labor Category: Software Engineer III
  • Required Degree + Years of Experience: (MS + 5) or (BS + 7) or (ND + 9)


DESCRIPTION:

Ascendant Innovations Corp is looking for an experienced Software Engineer (SWE) – Level 3 who will design, develop, test, deploy, document, maintain, and enhance complex and diverse software systems based upon documented requirements. The candidate will also troubleshoot existing customer applications and develop new software capabilities.

 REQUIRED SKILLS:

  • Experience with Linux CLI and Linux Tools
  • Experience writing Bash/PHP scripts
  • Recent software development experience using Python and Java
  • Experience using an integrated development environment, e.g. Atlassian plugin software developer kit (SDK)
  • Experience with IaC principles and automation tools e.g. Ansible
  • Experience with CI/CD principles, methodologies, and tools, e.g. GitLab CI
  • Experience with containerization technologies, e.g. Docker
  • Experience with source code management, e.g. Git

 DESIRED SKILLS:

  • Experience with sustaining mission applications deployed in a Linux environment
  • Experience with interacting/training external customers

 QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Master’s degree in computer science or related discipline and five (5) 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 and seven (7) years of experience as a Software Engineer in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.

OR

  • Nine (9) 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