Senior Software Engineer/Developer

Team: IT

Location: US

Commitment: Full-time

Workplace Type: remote

Accountabilities

• Provide engineering expertise for the design, development, implementation, modernization, and sustainment of IT solutions that improve system performance, availability, security, and resilience.
• Develop, maintain, and modify applications, software, and specialized utilities in support of system modernization and platform migration initiatives.
• Analyze business and user needs, software requirements, technical constraints, and project objectives to determine appropriate application designs and development approaches.
• Design and implement software using supported programming languages, object-oriented principles, networking concepts, security methodologies, and established development standards.
• Develop and maintain applications using technologies such as Java, JavaScript, jQuery, XML, SQL, Oracle, .NET, and C#.
• Design and implement software testing, validation, quality assurance, security, and resiliency procedures.
• Debug applications, resolve defects, adapt software to new hardware or platforms, and improve interfaces and overall performance.
• Build applications capable of handling multiple input types, errors, exceptions, application faults, and operational logging.
• Apply cybersecurity principles including encryption, access control, identity management, authentication, confidentiality, integrity, availability, and nonrepudiation throughout the development lifecycle.
• Implement and maintain secure version control, artifact management, dependency management, and development practices.
• Automate builds, testing, and deployments through CI/CD pipelines while enforcing appropriate security and quality controls.
• Support cloud-native architectures, infrastructure-as-code initiatives, containerization, and DevOps practices.
• Assist with technical tool standardization, platform integration, architecture views, and continuous delivery processes aligned with applicable security standards.
• Collaborate with systems analysts, engineers, programmers, application teams, security personnel, and customers to define interfaces, requirements, capabilities, and technical solutions.
• Develop technical documentation, work items, release packages, change requests, and other artifacts in accordance with Agile practices and organizational policies.
• Participate in internal review and change boards, technical discussions, quality audits, and corrective action activities.
• Conduct causative research into software and product issues and implement corrective actions to improve quality and reliability.
• Provide production support and outage assistance when required.
• Support the development and deployment of release packages and maintain accurate project and development records.
• Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders while demonstrating strong organization, initiative, problem-solving, attention to detail, and sound judgment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or another technical discipline is required; equivalent education and experience may be considered, including two years of college combined with approximately 3–5 years of relevant professional experience.
• At least 5 years of professional experience in modern software development, or equivalent technical education and experience.
• Hands-on experience with Java 8 or higher, JavaScript, jQuery, XML, XML Schema, SQL, Oracle databases, .NET, and C#.
• Current IAM Level I certification, such as CompTIA Security+, is required.
• Experience with Agile concepts, principles, and delivery practices, preferably including at least 3 years working as part of Agile teams.
• Experience with DevOps tools and practices, including CI/CD pipelines, containerization, cloud platforms, version control, and automated deployment.
• Experience with Azure DevOps, Microsoft 365, Teams, Excel, Visio, and Outlook is preferred.
• Strong experience with one or more of the following technologies or areas: C#, .NET Core, Entity Framework, ASP.NET, PowerShell, Visual Studio, HTML, CSS, TypeScript, VS Code, REST APIs, SOAP, service-based architectures, event-driven architectures, EDI, XML, WebLogic, Fusion Middleware, secure FTP, web application development, Oracle 12c, PL/SQL, Kubernetes, and OCI containers.
• Experience with cloud-native architectures and Infrastructure as Code.
• Experience working with Platform as a Service environments such as Appian or Salesforce is preferred.
• Strong understanding of software security principles, vulnerability management, security assessment, and secure development practices.
• Experience with security tools and techniques such as vulnerability scanners and intrusion detection systems is advantageous.
• Ability to develop automation scripts using technologies such as Bash or PowerShell.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess technical and security risks and develop effective solutions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across development, security, operations, and customer teams.
• Knowledge of Navy or Department of Defense supply processes, interfaces, and environments is preferred.
• Experience supporting government or DoD environments is highly desirable.
• Ability to adapt to evolving technologies, security threats, development practices, and organizational priorities.
• Strong interest in automation and improving efficiency, reliability, and security through technology.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment while demonstrating initiative, sound judgment, and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to perform prolonged desk and computer work and repetitive hand, wrist, and finger movements, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.

Benefits

• Annual compensation range of $120,000–$135,000, with actual compensation based on education, experience, knowledge, skills, competencies, contract requirements, location, and organizational considerations.
• Opportunity to contribute to modernization initiatives supporting mission-critical federal systems.
• Exposure to modern software engineering, DevOps, cloud-native architectures, cybersecurity, automation, and CI/CD practices.
• Opportunity to collaborate with experienced engineering, development, security, operations, and government stakeholders.
• Professional environment focused on technical quality, continuous improvement, and mission delivery.