Software Engineer

Junior Software Engineer – Web Applications (Active Secret Clearance Required)

Location: Northern Virginia (Hybrid / Onsite as Required)

Clearance: Active DoD Secret (Required)

Role Overview

We are seeking a Systems Engineer with 1-3 years of experience to support and troubleshoot mission‑critical web applications in a secure, government environment. This role is ideal for an early‑career engineer who is eager to learn, enjoys solving complex problems, and wants to be challenged in a collaborative, fast‑paced technical setting.

In this role, you will work alongside experienced engineers to support production web applications, investigate application issues, assist with root‑cause analysis, and help automate solutions that improve system reliability and performance. This is not a hardware or lab-based role—the focus is on software, automation, and application-level troubleshooting.

An active Secret clearance is required to support classified systems.

Key Responsibilities

Support and troubleshoot production web applications in a secure environment
Assist with incident response, issue triage, and root‑cause analysis
Analyze logs, metrics, and application behavior to identify and resolve issues
Use Python-based scripting and Ansible automation to reduce manual effort and improve system stability
Collaborate with software, platform, and systems engineers to implement fixes and enhancements
Participate in continuous improvement efforts related to reliability, performance, and automation
Document troubleshooting steps, resolutions, and lessons learned

Required Qualifications

Active DoD Secret clearance
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience)
1–3 years of experience in a software, systems, or application support role
Experience troubleshooting web applications or software-based systems
Hands-on experience with Python (scripting or development)
Exposure to Ansible or similar automation/configuration tools
Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
Ability to work in a classified environment and follow security requirements

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Tysons, VA.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $114400.00/hr.

Requirements

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Tysons,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 18, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, Diversity And Inclusion Are a Bridge Towards The Equity And Success Of Our People. DE&I Is Embedded Into Our Culture Through

Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.
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