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Glen Burnie, MD
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Jul 28, 2026
Glen Burnie, MD
Jul 29, 2026
What this job asks for AI summary
A senior-level software engineering role focused on leading a team to design, build, and maintain complex software systems. Day-to-day work spans full-stack development, database interface design, algorithm development, and integration work, with some team coordination and system installation oversight. The role requires an active TS/SCI with polygraph clearance and 20 years of experience.
Senior level · 20+ years · Bachelor's required · TS/SCI clearance
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How this req sits in the market our data
Rare in this occupation — lead with these, and say what you built with them.
Most people in this occupation already list these. Still required — just not what gets you shortlisted.
What the occupation pays Median $138,970 (middle half $107,524–$175,762).
Estimated from BLS employment for this occupation and area, per-skill prevalence across our listing corpus, and published wage benchmarks — as of Jul 29, 2026. It is a model, not a headcount.
Why we read it this way (4)
The posting's 'Knowledge, Skills, Abilities' section is the only technical skills block; it is not explicitly labeled 'Required' or 'Preferred.' Java SE 7, JavaScript, Java EE, open-source utility tools, Spring MVC, and Linux are treated as required based on firm proficiency language ('Expert in', 'proficient in', 'intermediate in', 'basic experience with') within that section. C/C++, Node.js, React, Kubernetes, and MongoDB appear in a trailing list with no proficiency qualifier and are treated as preferred.
The posting specifies Java SE 7 specifically; this may reflect a legacy codebase constraint worth confirming with the hiring team.
The 20-year experience requirement is unusually high and, combined with the TS/SCI with polygraph requirement, will significantly constrain the candidate pool.
Requires a TS/SCI clearance — the cleared population is a small fraction of this occupation, so the real candidate pool is materially smaller than the estimate below, which does not model clearance.
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