Summary
We are seeking a Software Engineer to own full-stack development and technical maturation of a government software prototype as it transitions from research status to a production system. The role involves serving as the full-stack engineer, overseeing backend services, frontend applications, and supporting infrastructure. You will design, develop, and maintain APIs using Go and Python, refactor prototype code to meet security, scalability, and maintainability standards, and collaborate with cybersecurity personnel on compliance and accreditation. The ideal candidate has demonstrated proficiency in Go and Python, active hands-on use of AI development tools, and practical experience with secure software engineering practices. Desired qualifications include experience with containerization, CI/CD pipeline security, cloud environments, and familiarity with security accreditation frameworks. US Citizenship and active security clearance required.
Highlights
Lead full-stack development transitioning a government prototype to a production system. Work with Go, Python, and AI-assisted development tools. Drive technical roadmap and architecture decisions. Opportunity to work on security accreditation processes and implement secure software practices. Requires US citizenship and security clearance eligibility.
Description
Job ID: 2614867
Location: North Charleston, SC, US
Date Posted: 2026-07-27
Category: Software
Subcategory: SW Engineer
Schedule: Full-Time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: Yes - 10% of the time
Minimum Clearance Required: Interim_Secret
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret
Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE
Description
SAIC is seeking a Software Engineer to own full stack development and technical maturation of a government software prototype as it transitions from research/prototype status to a Program of Record (PoR) for our customer site in North Charleston, SC.
Key Responsibilities:
Serve as the full-stack engineer for a government software system, overseeing backend services, frontend applications, and supporting infrastructure.Design, develop, and maintain APIs and services using Go and Python, while driving the technical roadmap to transition a research prototype into a production-ready system for a Program of Record.Refactor, re-architect, and harden prototype code to meet security, scalability, maintainability, and supportability standards required for fielded DoD/government systems.Collaborate with cybersecurity/ISSO personnel to implement RMF-compliant technical controls, support ATO accreditation, and contribute to required security documentation/artifacts.Enforce secure software development practices, including secure coding standards, vulnerability management, container hardening, secrets management, logging/auditing, and secure CI/CD pipelines.Integrate and advocate for AI-assisted development tools to enhance code quality, security posture, and software delivery efficiency.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelors and five (5) years or more work experience; (4) four years of additional work experience accepted in lieu of degree.Demonstrated proficiency in Go, Python.Active, hands-on use of AI development tools (e.g., Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, or similar AI coding assistants) as part of daily engineering work.Practical experience with cybersecurity-conscious software engineering — secure coding practices, vulnerability remediation, container/infrastructure hardening, or similar.
Experience taking prototype/research-grade code and maturing it into a production, supportable system.
Desired Qualifications:
Direct experience supporting an ATO package (SSP development, control implementation, POA&M management, eMASS).Experience with containerization/orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes) and CI/CD pipeline security.Familiarity with DoD software acquisition processes and prototype-to-Program-of-Record transitions.Experience with cloud environments (AWS GovCloud or similar) in an accredited/compliance-driven context.Prior experience in a DoD, IC, or other federal contracting environment.Proficiency with React and Rust.Familiarity with the general lifecycle of moving a system through security accreditation (RMF, ATO, or equivalent commercial/compliance frameworks) — prior direct ATO experience is a strong plus but not mandatory.
Required Security Clearance:
Must be a US Citizen with an active Interim Secret clearance to start and the ability to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.
