#Hiring: Software Engineer Location: Annapolis Junction, MD 20701 ️ Clearance Required: TS/SCI with Polygraph Salary: $120,000 $150,000/yr Schedule: Full-time On-site About the Role Central Texas Recruiting is seeking an entry-level Software Engineer to support mission-critical systems in a highly classified environment. This role offers hands-on experience with modern DevOps practices, cloud infrastructure, and AI-enabled technologies while supporting national security missions. Ideal for motivated early-career engineers looking to grow fast in a high-impact setting. Key Responsibilities Assist with development, maintenance, and deployment of applications Support automated build and CI/CD pipelines Utilize Python to build backend services and automate workflows Learn and apply Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform Contribute to modern web applications and API development Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams Qualifications & Requirements Clearance Required: TS/SCI with Polygraph Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline (or 4 additional years of experience) Knowledge of Python or similar programming languages Familiarity with DevOps and CI/CD concepts Understanding of basic Infrastructure-as-Code principles Strong desire to learn AI/ML and emerging technologies Nice to Have Exposure to Docker or serverless technologies Interest in application security and monitoring Academic or personal technical projects