At RED GATE we do everything we can to serve our clients: Using the right technical skills, unique methodologies, best practices, and integrated technology, we help clients implement bold solutions. New approaches to emerging and evolving threats. Non-traditional ways to overcome entrenched obstacles. Advantage through opportunity. If you have a serious challenge or problem, we can help you solve it.  The below job description provides details on how this role will help to serve our clients. The Red Gate Group is seeking a seasoned Software Engineer II to support DARPA's Adaptive Capabilities Office (ACO). You will play a pivotal role in research, design, and development of advanced software solutions addressing critical national security challenges. Collaborate with top-tier professionals in creating innovative architectures and methodologies for highly integrated capabilities in contested environments. + Active TS/SCI  + Bachelor’s degree in quantitative field such as engineering or mathematics (e.g. Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or Information Systems) + Possess Agile Developer certification or Certified Scrum Developer certification + Three (3) years of professional experience with research, design, and development of computer and network software or specialized utility programs which may include database maintenance within an application area. + Experience applying programming concepts in a professional or academic setting and notable experience with applying modern software development methodologies (e.g. agile, DEVOPS/DEVSECOPS) in a professional or academic setting + At least three (3) years supporting research and development (R&D) Department of Defense (DoD) programs + Demonstrated skill in conceiving, planning and conducting research in problem areas of considerable scope and complexity requiring unconventional or novel approaches and sophisticated research techniques + Demonstrated ability of make decisions independently on research and development (R&D) engineering problems and methods, and of resolve important questions and of plan and coordinate work + At least three (3) years of experience working in DARPA or similar organization is highly desirable The Red Gate Group, Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The Red Gate Group, Ltd. considers applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law.  EEO is the Law (https://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc\_self\_print\_poster.pdf)