--- title: Software System Engineer at Esmcorp in Arlington, VA description: Esmcorp is hiring for the Software System Engineer role in Arlington, VA. Pays $116K–$138K per year. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/software-system-engineer-at-esmcorp-01a16a25-8e02-73e4-a9e0-bdaf98eeb5ae date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join Esmcorp as Software System Engineer in Arlington, VA. Pays $116K–$138K per year. Full-time, on-site role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/nb3qr7.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | esmcorp.net | | **Location** | Arlington, VA | | **Salary** | $116K/yr - $138K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 23, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A- · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for esmcorp.net. - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for esmcorp.net. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $104,000 – $151,000 a year (median $130,000). ## Description Enterprise Solutions and Management (ESM) is a rapidly growing government contractor that provides strategic IT services that meet mission needs for Defense and Federal customers. We are hiring a **Software System Engineer** to support an enterprise-level program within a federal environment. **Job Description and Responsibilities** Develops and maintains complex software applications by defining requirements, designing, coding, testing, debugging, and documenting programs. Uses manufacturer-provided engineering releases and utilities to modify and maintain existing applications. Performs operating system maintenance and supports complex systems, including file management routines, large telecommunications networks, computer accounting systems, and advanced mathematical and scientific software. Assists with all phases of software systems programming and evaluates new and existing software products. **Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA)** - Ability to develop and maintain complex software applications by defining technical specifications and applying engineering standards and manufacturer-provided tools. - Knowledge of software development practices, including coding, testing, debugging, and documenting applications. - Ability to perform operating system maintenance, manage file systems, and support complex computing environments and telecommunications networks. - Ability to support software systems throughout the development lifecycle, including design, implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance. - Ability to evaluate new and existing software products for functionality, performance, compatibility, and compliance with technical requirements. - Knowledge of advanced software utilities, computer accounting systems, and mathematical or scientific software applications to support system operations and performance. **Desired KSA** - Be a positive, self-motivated, and proactive person with the ability to adapt to change and tolerate stressful situations - Candidate must communicate effectively with team members, team lead, management, and government customers - Must have the ability and desire to research and develop creative solutions to unique problems with minimal supervision **Minimum Training, Education, and Certifications** - Five (5) years' relevant experience and relevant certification from a nationally recognized technical authority. - Experience with .Net Framework, C Sharp Coder, REST APIs, UI/UX REACT, Git, ActiveX Data Objects for .Net (ADO.NET), Dependency Injection (DI) software design techniques. - Relevant certification from a nationally recognized technical authority. - Must have Security + - At least one Computing Environment Certificate: Microsoft Certified: Intermediate-Azure Developer Associate (AZ-204) or Advanced- Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305), or Azure DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400). **Minimum Clearance** - Top Secret **Physical Requirements** - Required to stand, walk and sit; communicate verbally both in person and by telephone; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects or controls; reach with hands and arms. Regularly required to stoop, kneel, bend, crouch and lift up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, color vision and the ability to adjust focus. - Physical demands associated with this position include extensive walking (including stairs) throughout offices and between buildings. May require use of public transportation, personal or Government vehicle to drive to local and/or remote office locations. **Additional Requirements** - Other duties as assigned ESM provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identification or any other characteristic protected by state, federal or local law. ## Skills - Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (Az-305) - C# - Debugging - Self-Motivation - Design Thinking - Ado.net - RESTful API - Git (Version Control System) - File Systems - File Management - Technical Writing - UI/UX Design - Microsoft Azure - Software Design Methodologies - Software Development - Dependency Injection - Color Vision - Software Development Life Cycle - Telecommunications Networks - Top Secret Security Clearance - .Net Framework - Maintenance - Microsoft Azure DevOps Services - System Programming - Microsoft ActiveX - Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert ## Related - [Technology & Software jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/technology-and-software?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Software Development jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/technology-and-software/software-development?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Software Developer / Engineer jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/technology-and-software/software-development/software-developer-engineer?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [IT Services and Consulting](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/technology/it-services-and-consulting?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 150249 jobs - [Virginia](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/virginia?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 99851 jobs - [Arlington, VA](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/virginia/arlington?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 7585 jobs ## Related pages - [IT Services and Consulting](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/technology/it-services-and-consulting?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 150249 jobs - [Virginia](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/virginia?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 99851 jobs - [Arlington, VA](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/virginia/arlington?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 7585 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)