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Senior Software Engineer

Guidehouse
New Orleans, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 9 Apr 2026

About the role

Job Family:

Systems Engineering (SYE)


Travel Required:

Up to 10%


Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Secret

What You Will Do:

Guidehouse is currently seeking a software engineer that provides expert advisory services to clients, focusing on enhancing organizational outcomes across diverse domains including human resources, IT, and strategic planning. Leads and guides client teams through comprehensive improvement initiatives by evaluating and benchmarking current business processes, redesigning workflows, implementing innovative practices, and establishing metrics for ongoing performance monitoring and sustained progress.

What You Will Need:

  • Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "SECRET" security clearance; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of clearance prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE "SECRET" or higher-level clearance are preferred

  • Bachelor’s Degree in a quantitative field such as engineering or mathematics (e.g. Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or Information Systems)

  • Must have an Agile Developer or Certified Scrum Developer certification

  • FOURTEEN (14) or more years of experience in software engineering -OR- a Master’s degree with TEN (10) or more years of experience in software engineering

What Would Be Nice To Have:

  • An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance

  • Advanced degree in a quantitative field

  • Preferred candidate will demonstrate a strong background in applying programming concepts in both professional and academic environments, as well as notable experience utilizing modern software development methodologies such as Agile and DEVOPS/DEVSECOPS in these settings

  • Experience in the research, design, and development of computer and network software or specialized utility programs, including database maintenance within an application area

  • Experience in the research, design, and development of computer and network software or specialized utility programs, including database maintenance within an application are


What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

  • Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

  • Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

  • Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

  • Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

  • 401(k) Retirement Plan

  • Basic Life & Supplemental Life

  • Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

  • Student Loan PayDown

  • Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities

  • Skills Development & Certifications

  • Employee Referral Program

  • Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

  • Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

  • Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.

All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or guidehouse@myworkday.com.  Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthori

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