CACI
Mid-Level Software Engineer
Sterling, VA, US
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- Role family
- Engineering
- Seniority
- Mid level
- Stated salary
- $94,400 – $198,200 per year
- Country
- US
- Work mode
- On-site / unstated
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- 27 Sept 2026
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the posting
Job Title: Mid-Level Software Engineer
Job Category: Engineering
Time Type: Full time
Minimum Clearance Required to Start: None
Employee Type: Regular
Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 25%
Type of Travel: Continental US
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The Opportunity:
We are seeking a Software Engineer to join our growing team based in Sterling, VA. You will serve as a key technical contributor on our development team, building responsive, scalable, and high-performance applications that solve complex challenges in the field of counter unmanned systems (C-UxS) detection and mitigation.
As a Software Engineer, you will assist in the design and development of features and solutions across our infrastructure and platform capabilities. We support product development and solutions across a variety of mission-critical systems deployed around the world. As a Software Engineer, you will take ownership of features, components, and project initiatives across the development lifecycle - from implementation through testing and deployment - with a strong customer-driven mentality that addresses evolving mission demands.
Responsibilities:
- Design and develop full-stack web applications while providing technical leadership and driving decisions on software architecture and improvements
- Build and maintain RESTful APIs and responsive user interfaces using Java/Spring Boot and Angular or React
- Build relationships across CACI ASG engineering teams, program management, and customers to execute software lifecycles and communicate technical designs and roadmaps
- Deploy and maintain mission-essential systems using Docker, Kubernetes/Helm, and Git best practices while ensuring high uptime and performance
- Debug complex full-stack issues, lead code reviews, and implement solutions to improve application reliability and performance
- Influence system design decisions, solutions, and development procedures across the team
- Qualifications:
- Required:
- Bachelor's degree in related engineering field or equivalent experience
- Must be a US Citizen and able to obtain/maintain a security clearance as required
- 5+ years of software development experience
- Proven experience developing microservice based applications for high throughput systems
- Expertise with Java and Spring Boot for backend service and REST API development
- Expertise with a modern JavaScript/TypeScript framework (Angular or React)
- Experience with relational and search-based data stores (e.g. PostgreSQL, OpenSearch/Elasticsearch)
- Understanding of general software concepts – microservices, containerization, security principles, object-oriented design, web services
- Experience leading and/or integrating Agile methodologies
- Demonstrated ability to work independently with limited supervision
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What You Can Expect:
A culture of integrity.
At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.
An environment of trust.
CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.
A focus on continuous growth.
Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.
Pay Range :
There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.
The proposed salary range for this position is:
$94,400 - $198,200
CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.
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