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Elder Research

Software Engineer

On site

Fort george g. meade, United states

$ 179,400 /year

Mid level

Full Time

21-09-2025

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Skills

Teamwork Leadership Python Java JavaScript Bash HTML CSS Jira Data Analysis Big Data Data Mining Splunk GitLab CI/CD Docker Kubernetes Jenkins Ansible Research Linux apache Confluence Analytics Spring Gitlab CI Infrastructure as Code Elastic Stack

Job Specifications

Location: Ft Meade, MD

On-site

Clearance Required: TS/SCI with Polygraph

Summary Of Position

Elder Research has multiple positions available for talented software engineers with experience in any of the following:

Containerized web applications and services including development, implementation, implementation, and troubleshooting
Data pipeline development in support of ML operations and Exploratory Data Analysis tasks
High performance computing including Operations and Maintenance activities and data compliance
Infrastructure as Code and Infrastructure as a Service including design, interface implementation, and automation
Middleware development using Java and Spring Framework
Web application development including requirements gathering, design, development, and maintenance

All positions require a TS/SCI with Polygraph and will be on-site.

These positions will be part of our Defense and Intelligence Business unit serving the Intelligence Community as our primary customer.

Education And Experience

Masters + 3 years of relevant experience
Bachelors + 5 years of relevant experience
HS Grad + 7 years of relevant experience

Job Specifications/Requirements

Experience using Linux CLI
Experience with Python, Bash, or Java
Experience with Javascript, Javascript frameworks, HTML, or CSS
Experience with GitLab or CI/CD principles, methodologies, and tools such as GitLab CI, Jenkins, etc.
Experience with container and container orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
Experience with the Atlassian Suite of Tools such as Jira and Confluence

Desired Skills

Experience with testing frameworks or automation tools
Experience with IaC (Infrastructure as Code) principles and automation tools including Ansible
Experience using Apache NiFi
Experience with REST APIs
Experience with software frameworks for big data such as Splunk and Elastic Stack

Salary And Benefit Information

The likely salary range for this position is $117,300-$179,400. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and contractual requirements, which could possibly fall outside of this range.

Elder Research values continuous learning, a supportive work environment, and a healthy work-life balance. We provide family health, dental, and vision benefits, employer-paid disability, paid-time off, and paid parental leave. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contribution as well as an Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP). Our employees enjoy reasonable hours, solid pay, low travel, and extremely flexible time off.

Why apply to this position at Elder Research?

Competitive Salary and Benefits
Important Work / Make a Difference supporting U.S. national security.
Job Stability: Elder Research is not a typical government contractor, we hire you for a career not just a contract.
People-Focused Culture: we prioritize work-life-balance and provide a supportive, positive, and collaborative work environment as well as opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
Company Stock Ownership: all employees are provided with shares of the company each year based on company value and profits.

About Elder Research, Inc

People Centered. Data Driven

Elder Research is a fast growing consulting firm specializing in predictive analytics. Being in the data mining business almost 30 years, we pride ourselves in our ability to find creative, cutting edge solutions to real-world problems. We work hard to provide the best value to our clients and allow each person to contribute their ideas and put their skills to use immediately.

Our team members are passionate, curious, life-long learners. We value humility, servant-leadership, teamwork, and integrity. We seek to serve our clients and our teammates to the best of our abilities. In keeping with our entrepreneurial spirit, we want candidates who are self-motivated with an innate curiosity and strong team work.

Elder Research believes in continuous learning and community - each week the entire company attends a "Tech Talk" and each office location provides lunch. Elder Research provides a supportive work environment with established parental, bereavement, and PTO policies. By prioritizing a healthy work-life balance - with reasonable hours, solid pay, low travel, and extremely flexible time off - Elder Research enables and encourages its employees to serve others and enjoy their lives.

Elder Research, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Elder Research is a Government contractor and many of our positions require US Citizenship.

About the Company

With three decades at the forefront of applied AI and machine learning, Elder Research gives large organizations and government agencies a surefire way to solve their toughest data challenges. Our expertise spans data science, data engineering, data strategy, and training. In a landscape where far too many data science projects fall short--blowing budgets, missing deadlines, failing to deliver, and losing revenue--Elder Research ensures you See It Solved. Our signature approach centers on spotting the real issues based on yo... Know more