Software Engineer
About the job
- At least 3 years of experience in a software engineering role, including at least 3 years in a Department of Defense environment.
- A bachelor's degree in a related field; additional years of experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.
- In-depth experience with all phases of the software development life cycle and knowledge of a wide array of software languages.
- Experience with software design and working closely with end users to verify that products meet business requirements.
- Ability to work with network or systems teams to ensure proper integration of software applications into existing infrastructure.
- U.S. citizenship and a current Top Secret clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information access (TS/SCI).
- Eligibility to undergo a U.S. government security investigation and obtain access to classified information.
- Determine operational feasibility by evaluating analysis, problem definition, requirements, solution development, and proposed solutions.
- Document and demonstrate solutions by developing documentation, flowcharts, layouts, diagrams, charts, code comments, and clear code.
- Prepare and install solutions by determining and designing system specifications, standards, and programming.
- Improve operations by conducting systems analysis and recommending changes in policies and procedures.
- Obtain and license software by obtaining required information from vendors, recommending purchases, testing, and approving products.
- Provide information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing development and service issues.
- Accomplish engineering and organizational missions by completing related results as needed.
- Develop software solutions by studying information needs and conferring with users.
- Study systems flow, data usage, and work processes; investigate problem areas; and follow the software development life cycle.
- Plan and/or implement agile acquisition and software development techniques.
- Plan and/or implement DevOps processes and techniques for cloud and non-cloud applications.
About the company
Abacus Technology provides professional IT, engineering analysis, and enterprise management services. It helps clients solve complex technology challenges by delivering integrated, cost-conscious solutions that improve productivity. The company works by offering a full range of support services across information technology, engineering analysis, and enterprise management, tailoring solutions to each project and guiding work from planning to deployment. Compared with competitors, Abacus Technology emphasizes total client satisfaction, a comprehensive suite of services, and practical, results‑oriented outcomes designed to help customers “make technology count.” The goal is to help clients increase productivity and efficiency while keeping costs down by applying proven methods and expert support.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Chevy Chase Village, Maryland
Founded
1983
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- NASA awarded Abacus COMMSS II on July 1, 2025, worth up to $48.2 million.
- The Air Force's $116 million intranet task order survived protest on June 11, 2025.
- Abacus won FAA ITIPSS and MDA SHIELD awards, expanding 10-year pipeline depth.
What critics are saying
- GSA ordered Abacus to transition out Saudi USMTM work by March 22, 2026.
- Federal contract revenue concentration makes lost recompetes instantly painful if NASA or Air Force shifts vendors.
- Abacus lacks a public-scale moat; bigger integrators like GDIT and Booz Allen can underprice bids.
What makes Abacus Technology unique
- Abacus has recurring federal work across NASA, Air Force, FAA, and GSA vehicles.
- Its OASIS+, FAA ITIPSS, and RS3 access broadens recompete and task-order optionality.
- The company sells cleared systems engineering, cybersecurity, and mission support, not commodity staffing.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Paid Vacation