Senior Software Engineer - Unified Video Sustainment
At a glance
Senior Software Engineering role at Cubic. Ashburn · full-time · $131,000–$175,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Build and troubleshoot software for the Unified Video platform, including its Feed Management Portal and NetOps applications
- Create backend services and automation with Node.js or Python, PostgreSQL, and Linux-based technologies
- Help move existing applications and infrastructure from Docker deployments to Kubernetes
- Maintain Ansible automation, GitLab CI/CD workflows, and deployment tools while addressing security findings and customer compliance
- Resolve defects and performance problems, support production, and contribute to architecture, code reviews, mentoring, and release documentation
What you bring
- At least five years of professional software development experience
- A computer science, software engineering, computer engineering, or related technical degree, or equivalent experience
- You have built software with Node.js or Python and worked with PostgreSQL, Linux, Git, and source-control workflows
- You can obtain and keep a U.S. Secret Security Clearance
Who this fits
This senior engineering role suits someone who can maintain and modernize a Linux-based video platform while working across engineering, DevSecOps, QA, and product teams. It is a full-time hybrid position in Ashburn, Virginia, with limited travel as needed.
From the employer
Business Unit:
Cubic DefenseCompany Details:
When you join Cubic, you become part of a company that creates and delivers technology solutions in transportation to make people’s lives easier by simplifying their daily journeys, and defense capabilities to help promote mission success and safety for those who serve their nation. Led by our talented teams around the world, Cubic is committed to solving global issues through innovation and service to our customers and partners.We have a top-tier portfolio of businesses, including Cubic Transportation Systems (CTS) and Cubic Defense (CD). Explore more on Cubic.com.
Job Details:
Senior Software Engineer – Unified Video Sustainment
Job Summary
Cubic Digital Intelligence is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join the Unified Video (UV) engineering team supporting the sustainment and modernization of our Full Motion Video (FMV) platform. This role is responsible for maintaining and enhancing the Unified Video ecosystem, including Feed Management Portal (FMP) and NetOps, while ensuring the platform remains secure, reliable, and scalable for mission-critical defense applications. The engineer will develop new capabilities, modernize infrastructure through containerization and Kubernetes adoption, automate deployment pipelines, and maintain security compliance across a Linux-based software environment. This is a full-time hybrid position located in Ashburn, VA with limited travel as required.
Essential Functions
- Design, develop, maintain, and troubleshoot software supporting the Unified Video (UV) platform and associated applications including Feed Management Portal (FMP) and NetOps.
- Develop and maintain backend services and automation using Node.js, Python, PostgreSQL, and Linux-based technologies.
- Support migration of existing applications and infrastructure from Docker-based deployments to Kubernetes.
- Develop and maintain Ansible automation, GitLab CI/CD pipelines, and deployment tooling.
- Implement security updates, remediate vulnerabilities, and maintain compliance with customer security requirements and STIG guidance.
- Investigate and resolve software defects, system performance issues, and production support requests.
- Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams, DevSecOps, QA, and Product Management throughout the software lifecycle.
- Participate in software architecture discussions and recommend improvements to system scalability, reliability, and maintainability.
- Review code, mentor junior engineers, and promote engineering best practices.
- Contribute to technical documentation, design artifacts, and release planning.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience).
- Minimum of 5 years of professional software development experience.
- Experience developing software using Node.js and/or Python.
- Experience working with PostgreSQL, Linux environments, Git, and modern source control workflows.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Docker and Kubernetes in production environments.
- Experience developing Ansible automation and GitLab CI/CD pipelines.
- Familiarity with video processing, streaming technologies, or Full Motion Video (FMV) systems.
- Experience implementing infrastructure automation, observability, or DevSecOps practices.
- Experience leveraging AI-assisted development tools (GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude Code, Codex, etc.) to improve engineering productivity.
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to work independently.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and experience working in Agile development environments.
Cubic Pay Range:
$131,000.00 - $175,000.00 + benefits.
The Cubic pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
Worker Type:
Employee
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate based on any protected characteristic under applicable law.
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