Job Description: Competitive Range partners with the government to plan and deploy complex, IT-enabled, and mission-essential capabilities. Our goal is to help you develop and expand your professional capabilities while working on challenging, exciting projects in a collaborative, congenial environment. We are seeking a Software Engineer II to design, modify, develop, and implement highly secure and scalable software applications for defense-related programs. This role requires expertise in software development principles, systems engineering, and technical leadership to support mission-critical DoD projects. The ideal candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams, provide technical support, and contribute to complex engineering solutions. Key Responsibilities: + Design, develop, and implement software applications and operating systems for defense programs. + Modify and enhance existing software to optimize security, functionality, and performance. + Write, review, and maintain efficient, high-quality, and well-documented code. + Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to project team members. + Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including cybersecurity experts, system engineers, and defense personnel. + Conduct software testing, debugging, and validation to ensure operational readiness in defense environments. + Demonstrate expertise in object-oriented programming, system architecture, and secure software development. + Offer consultation on complex projects, solving critical technical challenges. + Ensure compliance with DoD security protocols. Required Qualifications: + Active Secret Clearance: TS preferred + Education: + Master's Degree or higher with 1 year of software engineering experience OR + Bachelor's Degree with 3 years of relevant experience. + Experience: + 3 years of software development experience with a bachelor's degree OR + 1 year of experience with a master's degree or higher.