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SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER

MILVETS Systems Technology · Kirtland AFB, NM

Secret clearance requiredU.S. citizenship required

Posted 2026-10-26 · Verified live 2026-10-26

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About this role

Senior Software Engineer — C++ / Python

Kirtland AFB, Albuquerque, NM | Full-Time | On-Site | Immediate Start
Active DoD Secret Clearance Required | U.S. Citizenship Required | Competitive Salary

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to support the U.S. Air Force Distributed Mission Operations Center (DMOC) at Kirtland AFB.

You’ll design, develop, test, troubleshoot, and maintain mission-critical software and backend services while supporting web applications, automation, CI/CD, and secure software development in a DoD environment.

About the company

Since its founding in 1986, MILVETS Systems Technology, Inc. has been a reliable provider of quality services in the information and technology fields. As a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, certified by the Small Business Administration as a Small Disadvantaged Business, the company was founded to offer efficient, cost-effective information technology services to commercial and government clients.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and enhance software using C++ and Python.
  • Support applications in Linux and Windows environments.
  • Develop backend services, web applications, and SQL database functionality.
  • Build automation using Bash and maintain Git/GitLab repositories.
  • Develop and support GitLab CI/CD pipelines and automated testing.
  • Troubleshoot software issues and implement improvements.
  • Support software deployment, configuration, and technical documentation.
  • Ensure development activities comply with applicable DoD security requirements.

Required Skills

  • C++ and Python
  • Linux and Windows
  • Git / GitLab
  • SQL
  • Bash scripting
  • CI/CD / GitLab YAML
  • Automated testing
  • Desired: Django, HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, web application development.

Qualifications

  • Active DoD Secret clearance — required
  • U.S. Citizenship — required
  • Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Data Science, or related field; equivalent qualifying certifications may be considered.
  • Relevant experience:
    • Bachelor’s: 9+ years
    • Master’s: 7+ years
    • PhD: 4+ years
  • DoD 8570 IAT-II certification (CompTIA Security+ or higher) required within 60 days of hire.

U.S. Citizens only. No visa sponsorship available.

If you're a cleared senior software engineer with strong C++ and Python experience and want to contribute to an important Air Force mission, apply today.

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