Posted 1 month ago
Top Secret/SCI
$120,000 - $140,000
Unspecified
IT - Software
Saint Louis, MO (On-Site/Office)
Senior Software Engineer
Location: St. Louis, MO
Clearance Required: Top Secret with SCI eligibility
Employment Type: Full-Time Regular
Shift: Day
Travel: No
Relocation Assistance: Yes
Company Overview
We are Ennoble First-the people supporting and securing some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects across the country. We ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work has meaning and impact on the world around us, but also on us, and that's important. Ennoble First is your place. You make it your own by embracing autonomy, seizing opportunity, and being trusted to deliver your best every day. We think. We act. We deliver. There is no challenge we can't turn into an opportunity.
Program Summary
The Software Aqua Badge Engineering Resources (SABER) program provides software engineering and development support to the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA). Our teams design, build, integrate, test, and deploy modern, cloud-native software solutions that strengthen geospatial intelligence operations and advance mission readiness.
SABER engineers are at the heart of NGA's modernization-leveraging Agile DevSecOps, continuous delivery, and secure cloud architectures to enable faster, smarter decisions. The work is fast-paced, innovative, and deeply impactful, combining the latest in software design, automation, and analytics to deliver scalable systems that shape the future of geospatial intelligence.
Primary Responsibilities
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Compensation
Target Salary Range: $120,000 - $140,000
The Ennoble First pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered include the responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, and applicable laws.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Ennoble First is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.
E-Verify Participation
Ennoble First participates in E-Verify. Learn more at www.dhs.gov/E-Verify .
E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Ennoble First is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Ennoble First participates in E-Verify.
The information below will be listed on our website's careers landing page.
EEO is the Law | Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination
www.dhs.gov/E-Verify
E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. This business uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workforce.
Location: St. Louis, MO
Clearance Required: Top Secret with SCI eligibility
Employment Type: Full-Time Regular
Shift: Day
Travel: No
Relocation Assistance: Yes
Company Overview
We are Ennoble First-the people supporting and securing some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects across the country. We ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work has meaning and impact on the world around us, but also on us, and that's important. Ennoble First is your place. You make it your own by embracing autonomy, seizing opportunity, and being trusted to deliver your best every day. We think. We act. We deliver. There is no challenge we can't turn into an opportunity.
Program Summary
The Software Aqua Badge Engineering Resources (SABER) program provides software engineering and development support to the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA). Our teams design, build, integrate, test, and deploy modern, cloud-native software solutions that strengthen geospatial intelligence operations and advance mission readiness.
SABER engineers are at the heart of NGA's modernization-leveraging Agile DevSecOps, continuous delivery, and secure cloud architectures to enable faster, smarter decisions. The work is fast-paced, innovative, and deeply impactful, combining the latest in software design, automation, and analytics to deliver scalable systems that shape the future of geospatial intelligence.
Primary Responsibilities
- Lead the design, development, integration, and sustainment of enterprise-grade software solutions for NGA systems.
- Develop secure, cloud-based applications following Agile and DevSecOps methodologies.
- Collaborate with systems, cloud, and data engineers to architect scalable, fault-tolerant solutions.
- Mentor mid-level and junior developers and lead peer code reviews.
- Support CI/CD pipeline development and maintenance to improve automation and deployment reliability.
- Conduct software testing, integration, and validation across multiple environments.
- Engage with government stakeholders to define technical requirements and deliver mission-aligned capabilities.
- Identify opportunities for process automation, optimization, and innovation.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field and 8-12 years of software development experience, or Master's with 6-10 years.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, JavaScript, or C#.
- Hands-on experience with Agile software development and DevSecOps principles.
- Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as GitLab, Jenkins, or equivalent.
- Experience designing and deploying applications in secure cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or C2S).
- Strong understanding of microservices, APIs, and software integration techniques.
- Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
- U.S. citizenship required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting NGA or Intelligence Community software development programs.
- Expertise with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).
- Knowledge of secure coding standards and automated testing frameworks.
- Familiarity with relational and non-relational databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Oracle).
- AWS Certified Developer, SAFe Practitioner, or CompTIA Security+ certification.
Compensation
Target Salary Range: $120,000 - $140,000
The Ennoble First pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered include the responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, and applicable laws.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Ennoble First is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.
E-Verify Participation
Ennoble First participates in E-Verify. Learn more at www.dhs.gov/E-Verify .
E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Ennoble First is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Ennoble First participates in E-Verify.
The information below will be listed on our website's careers landing page.
EEO is the Law | Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination
www.dhs.gov/E-Verify
E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. This business uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workforce.
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At Ennoble First, we’re proud to serve and partner with leading federal agencies—including the DoD, NGA, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army, DIA, Department of State, and U.S. Cyber Command—as well as trusted industry innovators like AWS, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Booz Allen, CACI, Leidos, and Splunk. Together, we deliver secure, agile IT solutions that advance intelligence, defense, healthcare, and national security. What sets us apart is our people. We believe in empowering bold thinkers, fostering collaboration, and creating an environment where health, family, and work stay in balance. We embrace diverse perspectives, encourage innovation, and ensure every team member feels supported and connected. When you join Ennoble First, you’re not just filling a role—you’re becoming part of a community that values you, challenges you, and helps you grow while making an impact on missions of national importance.
