Senior Software Engineer (Defense)

Location: On-site in Mount Laurel, New Jersey, requiring at least 5 days in the office

Salary: $135,000–$273,000 per year

Company

hirify.global develops mission-critical software and systems solutions for the U.S. government, including automation and digital engineering for complex weapon and combat systems.

What you will do

• Design, develop, test, maintain, and modernize software applications and services.
• Lead implementation of moderately complex features, defect resolution, debugging, and root-cause analysis.
• Integrate software components, APIs, databases, and third-party systems into existing environments.
• Participate in design reviews, code reviews, system-level engineering discussions, and requirements refinement.
• Support integration, deployment, release, and continuous improvement activities across teams.
• Create technical documentation, system designs, and operational procedures throughout the software development lifecycle.

Requirements

• Ability to obtain and maintain an active Secret U.S. Security Clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical discipline or equivalent professional experience, plus 7+ years of professional software development experience.
• Strong experience with one or more of C++, Java, Python, or JavaScript.
• Experience with Git, Linux-based environments, SQL, relational databases such as PostgreSQL, and container technologies such as Docker or Podman.
• Experience supporting software integration, test execution, and release activities across teams.
• Ability to travel up to 10% and work effectively in a collaborative environment.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of Aegis Weapon System concepts, architectures, or related combat systems.
• Experience with Python, Bash, PowerShell, or Groovy scripting and automation.
• Familiarity with CI/CD, automated testing, Agile development, DevSecOps, cloud-native technologies, or platform engineering.
• Experience mentoring junior engineers and independently driving technical tasks to completion.

Culture & Benefits

• Entrepreneurial culture and collaborative office environment.
• Competitive benefits package, PTO, and paid holidays.
• 401(k) with immediate vesting and matching.
• Optional 9/80 schedule with the second and fourth Friday off each month.
• Tuition assistance, professional development resources, and pre-tax commuter benefits.
• Monthly technology events, recognition awards, social events, and catered lunches.