Senior Software Engineer (Leadership) 2026-0138

Acclaim Technical Services, founded in 2000, is a leading cyber operations, intelligence solutions and operations, network infrastructure, engineering and business enablement and enterprise operations company supporting a wide range of U.S. Federal agencies. We are an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company, which is uncommon within our business sector. We see this as a significant strength, and it shows: ATS is consistently ranked as a top workplace among DC area firms and continues to grow.
We are actively hiring a
Senior Software Engineer (Leadership)
with a TS/SCI clearance and polygraph
to support a program in
Chantilly, VA.
In this role you will own the design, delivery, performance, and operational evolution of the administrative services domain for a large-scale, globally distributed mission platform. You will take direct ownership of the control plane, administrative interfaces, user and role management, and peripheral/device management services, enabling the broader platform to be deployed and operated consistently in the field. This role will also lead technical engagement with peripheral vendors, device middleware providers, and SDK suppliers to certify components into the platform and maintain compatibility over time.
This is a critical role for someone who can combine software/service ownership, platform administration design, integration discipline, and delivery leadership across a complex distributed environment.
What You'll Be Doing:
Own the administrative services portfolio for a globally distributed software platform, including:
control plane services
administrative interfaces and management views
user and role administration
authentication and authorization services
install, upgrade, and lifecycle management services
peripheral and middleware management services
Define and maintain the architecture and delivery roadmap for administrative capabilities across multiple environments and deployment types
Lead development and sustainment of administrative user experiences for different classes of users, including:
system administrators
operations personnel
support and field teams
site or regional managers
role-specific business users requiring limited administrative visibility
Own platform-level user management patterns, including:
user provisioning and lifecycle management
role-based access control
permissions models
delegated administration patterns
secure administrative workflows
Oversee the integration and lifecycle management of peripherals and device middleware, including:
drivers
SDKs
vendor APIs
middleware services
version compatibility and upgrade planning
Serve as the primary technical lead for vendor engagement related to device and middleware certification into the platform
Define and manage the process for introducing new peripherals or middleware providers into the system, including:
technical evaluation
certification criteria
compatibility testing
documentation and supportability requirements
Ensure the administrative services domain supports reliable installation, upgrade, rollback, and support operations across globally distributed sites
Partner with Software Architecture, Platform Engineering, Security, Field Engineering, Operations, and QA to ensure the admin/control-plane stack is robust and supportable
Reduce load on the overall Software Architect by independently managing this service domain and driving delivery outcomes for it
Participate in technical triage and root-cause analysis for issues involving administration, auth, user access, device integration, and platform management workflows
Required Skills:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Engineering, Information Systems, or related technical field. 4 Additional years of experience can substitute for a degree.
10+ years of software engineering, data platform engineering, search engineering, or analytics platform experience, including 4+ years leading a major technical service area or team.
Strong experience designing and delivering administrative/control-plane services for complex distributed systems
Experience with one or more of the following domains:
user and role management
authentication and authorization services
administrative UI/UX for operational systems
install/upgrade/lifecycle orchestration
device/peripheral management platforms
Experience leading cross-functional delivery across software, operations, QA, and field/support teams
Ability to engage external vendors and hold them to technical integration, documentation, and certification standards
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to manage both roadmap work and operational support issues
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical design documentation and executive-level summaries
Proven experience integrating third-party vendor components into production systems, including:
hardware peripherals
SDKs
middleware
drivers and versioned dependencies
Strong understanding of compatibility management across software, firmware, drivers, and vendor releases
Experience managing service delivery in environments with multiple user personas and differing levels of administrative access
Ability to define service boundaries, ownership models, and roadmaps for a complex service portfolio
Domestic and/or international project travel may be required.
Desired Skills:
Master’s degree in Data Engineering, Computer Science, Analytics, or related field
Experience in Linux-based distributed environments
Experience with Java-based backend services and modern web administrative interfaces
Experience with role-based access control, identity federation, and secure admin workflows
Experience with remote management of fielded systems across geographically distributed sites
Experience designing software certification/onboarding processes for third-party peripherals and vendors
Familiarity with release engineering and compatibility testing for drivers, SDKs, and middleware components
Experience with highly available or mission-critical operational platforms
Experience creating technical documentation and knowledge artifacts for admin workflows, upgrade procedures, and supported device matrices
Experience with modern frontend administrative frameworks (e.g., Vue.js or similar)
Experience with service platforms using technologies such as Consul, Nomad, Vault, or equivalent orchestration/service-discovery stacks
Experience with observability and operational tooling for control-plane services
Familiarity with image capture, scanning, reader devices, kiosk/eGate-style systems, or other edge peripherals
Experience with multilingual administrative interfaces or globally deployed platforms
Experience supporting formal certification/testing programs for external hardware or middleware providers
The pay range for this position is: $215,000-$240,000
SALARY TRANSPARANCY
There are many factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employee owners value the flexibility at ATS that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, career growth, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad mix of exceptional benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families.
At ATS, you will be eligible to participate in a comprehensive benefits package such as healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more at
Employee Resources
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) STATEMENT
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