Cloud Developer/Software Engineer (Expert)
BAE Systems · Herndon, VA
$149,603–$254,317from the description
Jul 24, 2026
Herndon, VA
Jul 25, 2026
What this job asks for AI summary
A senior full-stack software development role building and maintaining enterprise computing solutions for a U.S. government defense customer, spanning both on-premises and cloud environments. Day-to-day work involves designing and implementing applications in Java and C#, working across cloud platforms, supporting DevOps pipelines, and managing SQL databases — including in restricted or multi-network settings. Suits a seasoned developer comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders and producing technical documentation.
Senior level · 11+ years · Bachelor's required · Full-time
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How this req sits in the market our data
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What the occupation pays Median $138,970 (middle half $107,524–$175,762). This posting is about at that midpoint.
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Why we read it this way (8)
Location is not specified in the posting; BAE Systems Intelligence & Security roles of this type are commonly based in the Washington, DC metro area or other defense hubs, but no city or state is stated — CBSA left blank.
The title in the posting footer reads 'Cloud Developer/Software Engineer (Expert)'; the word 'Expert' is an internal BAE Systems level label, not a standard seniority band, so advertised seniority is treated as Unspecified. The 11-year minimum and full-stack scope support a Senior classification.
A clearance is not explicitly required in this posting, though BAE Systems defense programs frequently require one; candidates should verify with the recruiter.
Python and PowerShell are listed together as 'preferably Python or PowerShell' under required skills — Python is named as the primary with PowerShell as the alternative. PowerShell also appears separately under Preferred, reinforcing its optional status.
Jira, GitHub, and Jenkins appear in the required section as examples of DevOps tools ('e.g., Jira, GitHub, Jenkins'); the 'e.g.' qualifier means the specific tools are interchangeable, but proficiency with DevOps tooling of this kind is a hard gate.
Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) is listed under required skills as 'familiarity with' — a softer gate; captured via the SQL Server skill.
Ansible and PowerShell appear under the Preferred section and are marked accordingly.
Microsoft Certified Engineer / Architect certifications are listed under Preferred but name no specific technology tool — omitted per guidelines (certifications are not concrete named technologies).
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