Job Description:Quevera is seeking a
Senior Software Engineer - Cryptography with an active
TS/SCI Clearance with Polygraph in
Annapolis Junction, Maryland.
This role supports the productization of a mission-focused software suite for deployment across multiple customer environments. The effort involves removing customer-specific dependencies, abstracting environment-specific configurations, and developing interfaces that support authorization workflows and key management operations. Work spans client applications, portal and proxy services, and OpenBao-based key management services.
Job Responsibilities:- Support software development efforts to adapt an existing solution for deployment across multiple customer environments.
- Remove customer-specific dependencies and abstract environment-specific configurations.
- Develop and enhance interfaces supporting authorization workflows and key management operations.
- Support development and integration across client applications, portal and proxy services, and OpenBao-based key management services.
- Collaborate with project teams on solution implementation, planning, system testing, and defect resolution.
Minimum Requirements:- Active TS/SCI Clearance with Polygraph required.
- Twelve (12) or more years of professional work experience.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or eight (8) years of equivalent work experience.
- Experience with C or C++.
- Eight (8) or more years of Java development experience on Linux and Windows platforms.
- Proficiency in at least one additional high-level programming language, preferably Python, Go, or Rust.
- Five (5) or more years of cryptographic experience, including a strong understanding of key management.
- Ability to communicate effectively and establish strong working relationships with team members and clients.
Desired Skills:- Experience as a contractor within the Intelligence Community.
- Experience leading changes to encryption libraries and key management services, including code migration from low-side to high-side environments.
- Experience establishing and applying implementation best practices through collaborative communication, planning, documentation, system testing, and defect resolution.
- Experience managing day-to-day project efforts, participating in project planning, and communicating project status.
- Eight (8) or more years of experience with modern software development management.
- Understanding of Agile methodologies.
- Five (5) or more years of experience with REST APIs.
- Two (2) years of experience with cloud platforms, tools, and administration.
- Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
- JavaScript experience.
- Strong analytical troubleshooting and performance evaluation skills.
- Ability to collaborate across teams, work independently, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to changing requirements and deadlines.
Why Join Quevera?Award-Winning CultureQuevera was recognized as a
Top Workplace in the Washington, DC/Baltimore region for 2025, marking our
fifth consecutive year receiving this distinction based on employee feedback.
Outstanding BenefitsWe invest in our employees and their families through a highly competitive benefits package, including:
- 100% employer-paid medical coverage (optional plan)
- Competitive options for Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
- Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Employer-paid life insurance
- $5,000 annually for education, training, certifications, and professional development
- Career advancement through our structured iQTouch Program
- Up to 6% 401(k) match
- Additional 4% profit-sharing contribution, at company discretion
At Quevera, we believe exceptional people deserve exceptional opportunities. We're more than just a workplace-we're a team of innovators, problem-solvers, and industry experts committed to delivering mission-critical solutions while fostering professional growth, collaboration, and technical excellence.
