Senior Systems Engineer

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain applications that support data review and link analysis across large datasets
• Build and enhance backend services, APIs, and database-driven applications
• Develop user-facing features and tools that enable analysts to easily interpret and connect data
• Perform data modeling and implement data-linking logic to support investigative use cases
• Support full system lifecycle including development, testing, deployment, and ongoing O&M
• Troubleshoot and resolve application issues, optimize performance, and implement enhancements
• Participate in Agile development processes, including sprint planning, backlog prioritization, and iterative delivery
• Conduct technical research and contribute to continuous improvement of application capabilities
• Ensure adherence to secure development practices and government cybersecurity standards

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Active Top-Secret Clearance required.
• Strong experience in full-stack development using languages such as Python, Java, or .NET (C# preferred)
• Proficiency in database design, SQL, and working with large, complex datasets
• Experience developing APIs and data-driven applications
• Ability to design and implement data-linking or relationship-mapping solutions (e.g., entity resolution, graph concepts)
• Experience building user-facing analytical tools (e.g., dashboards, search, data visualization interfaces)
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and tools (e.g., Jira)
• Experience supporting both development and operations/maintenance (O&M) environments
• Understanding of secure coding practices and working in regulated/government environments
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and up to eight (8) years of relevant experience.

We are seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to support the development and sustainment of investigative applications that enable law enforcement personnel to analyze and connect large, complex datasets. This is a hands-on role focused on building database review and data-linking tools, with an initial emphasis on new development followed by ongoing operations, maintenance, and enhancements. The role requires a strong full-stack engineering background and the ability to deliver scalable, data-driven solutions in a secure, mission-focused environment.

We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.

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WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Location: Washington, DC
• Type of environment: Onsite office
• Noise level: Medium
• Work schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday – Friday. 
• Amount of Travel: Less than 10%

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

• U.S Citizenship Required
• Top-Secret Clearance

WAGE INFORMATION

Target salary range: $93,000.00 - $125,000.00.  The salary range displayed is an estimate and will be determined on several factors regarding the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies and experience, as well as contract parameters and organizational requirements.  The displayed salary is one component of the total compensation package for employees. 

OTHER DUTIES

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TekSynap is a drug-free workplace. We reserve the right to conduct drug testing in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. All employees and candidates may be subject to drug screening if deemed necessary to ensure a safe and compliant working environment.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.