Full-Time
Software Engineer 1
Updated on 9/4/2026
Steel Point Solutions
IT consulting, data analytics, cloud security
Compensation Overview
$150k - $155k/yr
No H1B Sponsorship
Fort Meade, MD, USA
In Person
US Top Secret Clearance Required
Bachelor's
 Software Engineering |
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- A Top Secret clearance with full-scope polygraph is required.
- A Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related discipline from an accredited college or university is required; four years of additional software engineering experience on projects with similar software processes may substitute for the degree.
- At least 20 years of experience in software engineering programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
- Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements.
- Design and code new software or modify existing software to add new features.
- Debug existing software and correct defects.
- Integrate existing software into new or modified systems or operating environments.
- Develop simple data queries for existing or proposed databases or data repositories.
- Make recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards.
- Develop or implement algorithms to meet or exceed system performance and functional standards.
- Assist with developing and executing test procedures for software components.
- Write or review software and system documentation.
- Develop software solutions by analyzing system performance standards, conferring with users or system engineers, analyzing systems flow, data usage and work processes, and investigating problem areas.
- Serve as team lead at the level appropriate to the software development process used on a project.
- Modify existing software to correct errors, adapt to new hardware, or improve performance.
- Design, develop and modify software systems using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure design outcomes and consequences.
- Design or implement complex database or data repository interfaces and queries.
- Oversee one or more software development teams and ensure work is completed in accordance with the applicable software development process.
- Design or implement complex algorithms requiring adherence to strict timing, system resource or interface constraints, and perform quality control on team products.
- Confer with system engineers and hardware engineers to derive software requirements and obtain information on project limitations, capabilities, performance requirements and interfaces.
- Coordinate software system installation and monitor equipment functioning to ensure operational specifications are met.
- Implement recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards.
- Serve as the technical lead of multiple software development teams.
- Select the software development process in coordination with the customer and system engineering.
- Recommend new technologies and processes for complex software projects.
- Ensure quality control of all developed and modified software.
- Delegate programming and testing responsibilities to one or more teams and monitor their performance.
Steel Point Solutions provides information technology and business solutions for government and commercial sectors. It helps clients meet day-to-day IT needs and contract obligations, and supports programs with systems engineering and technical assistance. The company strengthens business intelligence through data analytics and improves digital infrastructure with cloud services, migration support, and professional services. It also offers customized security services such as system assessments, penetration testing, and security training to maintain a secure environment. Using repeatable processes, adaptable resources, and intellectual property, Steel Point Solutions tackles complex challenges and delivers secure results. The firm leverages Federal certifications to access government incentive programs.
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Steel Point secured OASIS+ spots in 2025 across 8(a), WOSB, HUBZone, and SB.
- HigherGov shows its most recent award on September 30, 2025, indicating continued contracting activity.
- Its NIST semiconductor BPA and GSA schedule support follow-on tasking in 2026.
What critics are saying
- CISA rejected Steel Point's protest in March 2026, signaling weak win rates on major pursuits.
- IRS terminated its $2.7 million EDI Transformation order in February 2026, cutting revenue.
- DOGE listed its NIST contract for termination in July 2025, exposing federal demand fragility.
What makes Steel Point Solutions unique
- Steel Point holds 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB, and EDWOSB certifications through October 2026.
- Its 2025 portfolio spans GSA MAS, 8a STARS III, OASIS+, and NIST BPA work.
- It advertises ISO 9001, ISO 20000, ISO 27001, CMMI Level 3, and TS clearance.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401(k) Company Match
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Professional Development Budget