Software Engineer
About this role
M9 Solutions is dedicated to providing IT services and solutions to the Federal Government by mobilizing the right people, skills, clearance levels, and technologies to help organizations that desire improved performance and modern, sustainable change. M9 has provided quality IT services and support to more than 30 Federal Agencies and multiple commercial customers nationwide. Our capabilities include IT Talent Solutions, Data Delivery & Analytics, Cyber Security, Cloud Migration, Applications and Infrastructure, Software Development, and Finance & Accounting.
M9 Solutions is seeking a Software Engineer to work hybrid remote/on-site on a government contract for a client located in Scottsdale, AZ. Candidates must be eligible to obtain a TS/SCI clearance.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, test, and maintain software applications, services, scripts, and automation frameworks that support the client's capabilities.
- Build and improve CI/CD pipelines in GitLab, including automated builds, tests, packaging, deployment workflows, and runner-based execution.
- Develop software interfaces and utilities that connect lab systems, test equipment, data services, payload hardware, and engineering workflows.
- Support deployment and configuration of containerized services using tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, or related technologies.
- Write automated tests, troubleshoot software defects, and improve code quality through peer review, static analysis, and disciplined debugging.
- Collaborate with systems, FPGA, electrical, hardware, and I&T engineers to understand requirements and deliver practical software solutions.
- Investigate integration issues across software, Linux systems, networks, containers, pipelines, and hardware-in-the-loop test environments.
- Create and maintain clear documentation for software designs, APIs, deployment steps, test workflows, release notes, and user guidance.
- Identify opportunities to improve automation, reliability, repeatability, and developer experience across shared test infrastructure.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- TS/SCI security clearance.
- Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, or related Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree, plus 3 years relevant experience.
- Mid-level software engineering experience developing maintainable applications, services, tools, or automation in Python, C/C++, Go, JavaScript/TypeScript, or a similar language.
- Strong software fundamentals, including data structures, object-oriented design, testing, debugging, version control, and code review.
- Experience building automated test suites using PyTest or similar frameworks and applying test-driven or test-informed development practices.
- Experience with Git-based workflows, including branching, merge requests, peer review, issue tracking, and release coordination.
- Experience developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or similar platforms.
- Comfort working in Linux environments such as RHEL or Ubuntu, including command-line tools, shell scripting, services, logs, and package management.
- Familiarity with containerized application development and deployment using Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, or related tools.
- Working knowledge of networking concepts such as Ethernet, subnets, routing, firewalls, ports, DNS, and lab network isolation.
- Experience integrating software with hardware, lab instrumentation, embedded systems, APIs, databases, or distributed services is a plus.
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Full-Time Employee Compensation
- M9 Solutions’ pay range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include, but are not limited to, responsibilities of the position, education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, as well as internal equity, location, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
- M9 Benefits - https://m9solutions.com/why-join-m9/#our-benefits
M9 Solutions, LLC (M9) is a Federal subcontractor and complies with all applicable federal laws prohibiting discrimination in employment, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). M9 also adheres to the affirmative action requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), ensuring equal opportunity for protected veterans. If you wish to voluntarily share that you are an individual with a disability, you are welcome to do so at any point in the application or employment process; M9 does not require this information, and it will not affect your candidacy. If you need accommodation during the application process or encounter difficulties using our website, please contact our Human Resources Department at hr@m9solutions.com or 703-936-0880.
M9 Solutions is a proud participant in the Virginia Values Veterans (V3) program and supports the Military Medics and Corpsmen (MMAC) initiative, demonstrating our commitment to hiring and supporting veterans, transitioning service members, military spouses, and dependents.
With 15+ years of proven delivery and growth, M9 Solutions is a unique small business with credible past performance and key capabilities offering project management services, solution architects, business analysts, program managers, technical architects, and technical consultants. M9 was recognized as an Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, and 2012. M9 Solutions believes that work should be fun, rewarding, and something everyone can be excited about. We offer a competitive compensation package and value diverse perspectives in driving the vision of the company.
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