Senior Software Developer

Description

This Department of War enterprise data and analytics program delivers mission‑critical capabilities that enable leaders across the Department to make faster, better-informed decisions using trusted data dos Digital Modernization sector is seeking an experienced Senior Software Developer to support the delivery, enhancement, and adoption of enterprise data and analytics products used across multiple DoD organizations.

In this role, you will work alongside government partners, engineers, and other industry teammates to translate operational and strategic requirements into scalable, production‑ready solutions. You will contribute directly to product planning, execution, and continuous improvement, helping ensure capabilities are delivered efficiently, aligned to mission priorities, and positioned for sustained success.

This position offers the opportunity to work on a high‑visibility enterprise program at the intersection of data, analytics, and emerging AI technologies. Ideal candidates are motivated by mission impact, comfortable operating in complex stakeholder environments, and interested in building deep domain expertise while delivering capabilities with real‑world national security outcomes.

• Develop, test, and maintain application-level software including backend services, APIs, and user‑facing components.
• Establish and maintain development, test, integration, staging, and production environments for the System.
• Implement features and enhancements using modern programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, JavaScript, or similar).
• Build and integrate APIs and microservices to support platform and application functionality.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to develop features, fix defects, and improve system performance.
• Contribute to development of front‑end and back‑end components for enterprise applications.
• Integrate software into Dev Sec Ops  pipelines for automated build, testing, and deployment.
• Prepare, maintain, and execute a System Test Plan (STP) based on CI/CD and Dev Sec Ops  principles.
• Prepare, maintain, and execute a Software Engineering Plan (SWP) for managing all aspects of the software lifecycle.
• Implement and maintain source code, Infrastructure‑as‑Code (IaC), and Configuration‑as‑Code (CaC).
• Conduct configuration management operations to control, identify, record, and report IT components and relationships.
• Perform debugging, troubleshooting, and resolution of application defects and performance issues.
• Ensure adherence to secure coding practices and support remediation of vulnerabilities.
• Harden and secure virtual machines (VM) and containers in accordance with DoD standards.
• Plan, design, and implement software testing tools, processes, and procedures.
• Support software testing including unit, integration, and user acceptance testing.
• Deliver and maintain all software artifacts on Government‑owned software repositories.
• Translate systems engineering and reference architecture designs into software designs.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to development standards and best practices.
• Participate in SAFe ceremonies including PI Planning, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.

• Active Top Secret (TS) clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Engineering, or related technical discipline and 8–12 years of relevant experience OR Master’s degree in a related field and 6–10 years of relevant experience.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in software development and engineering.
• Experience developing enterprise software solutions using modern programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, Go, C++, or similar).
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, or C++.
• Experience building and integrating RESTful APIs and microservices architectures.
• Experience integrating software into CI/CD pipelines and Dev Sec Ops  environments (e.g., Git Lab, Jenkins, or similar).
• Experience with Infrastructure‑as‑Code (IaC) and Configuration‑as‑Code (CaC).
• Experience with Dev Sec Ops  practices and tools.
• Experience operating within SAFe or Agile frameworks supporting enterprise…