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Software Engineer

Jacobs

Location

Chantilly, VA

Type

Full-time

Posted

5/20/2026

Compensation

$135,000 - $175,000 per year

Undergraduate with 2+ Years of Experience
Approval 97.8%·Filings 89·New hires 39·
Established Sponsor
·FY 2025

Job description

The Software Engineer role at Jacobs focuses on developing innovative solutions within the intelligence community. The team, Knack Works, is dedicated to creating scalable and automated solutions that support national security missions. This position requires a strong background in cloud technologies and DevOps, particularly with AWS and Kubernetes. The culture emphasizes collaboration and mentorship among engineers to drive growth and innovation.

Requirements

  • Must work onsite in Chantilly, VA.
  • U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain a security clearance.
  • Experience with cloud technologies and DevOps, specifically AWS.
  • Strong experience in Kubernetes and proficiency in programming languages such as GO, Python, and Java.
  • Knowledge of software engineering best practices for the full software development life cycle.

Responsibilities

  • Design, build, test, and deploy applications using cloud and on-prem technologies.
  • Interface with microservices and event-driven architectures.
  • Collaborate with other engineers to design and implement new features.
  • Mentor less experienced software engineers and recommend automation for manual processes.
  • Manage and close-out development requirements using ticketing systems.

Benefits

  • Employees at Jacobs are often offered benefits designed around physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing, including health and safety programs, mental health support, retirement and financial planning resources, flexible time off and initiatives that support a strong culture of caring.

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