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MANTECH seeks a motivated, career- and customer-oriented CNO Python Software Engineer to join our team in Hanover, MD. This position supports critical mission requirements by delivering advanced software solutions within a cyber network operations (CNO) environment. You will provide specialized testing and evaluation capabilities tailored to system functions, contributing to impactful national security initiatives. Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To Design and develop new bleeding edge software, leveraging your knowledge in programming and coding with Python to solve challenging problems and create the best solutions Work with the entire Software Development Lifecycle, including planning, requirements analysis, designing, developing, testing and deployment of new or improved CNO Capabilities Debugging and troubleshooting software Modify existing software to correct errors, to adapt to new requirements, or to improve performance Perform quality control on team products Demonstrate knowledge of multiple software development methodologies (e.g., Scrum, TDD, Waterfall). Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma and 11+ years of programming experience, or BS Degree in a technical discipline and 7+ years of programming experience Experience with Python Experience with Python Task Automation Experience with Object Oriented Analysis and Design Experience programming using Software Version Control Experience programming using JSON and YAML Preferred Qualifications Experience with software analysis and/or reverse engineering Experience with networking (TCP/IP) and socket level programming Experience programming using agile software development methodology Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases Experience with Subversion/GIT Experience with Atlassian Tools (Confluence, Jira, Crucible) Experience with software troubleshooting and debugging Experience Unit/System/Integration testing Knowledge of CNO environment Security Clearance Requirements Active and current TS/SCI with Polygraph Physical Requirements Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
Here's how to pick the right one and stand out in your application.
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
Next, learn who's hiring. Accenture has posted 2,801 engineer roles. andurilindustries, speechify, and jobgether are also actively recruiting. If you're applying to one of these names, research their hiring patterns and interview style before you apply. That homework pays off.
When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.