Software Developer Security Clearance

Position: Software Developer with Security Clearance
Job Title:

Applications Developer

Location:

Remote (Travel to Washington, DC area as required)
Clearance:
Active Secret Clearance Required (TS/SCI Preferred)
Company:
Quantum Science Solutions (QSS)
Compensation:
Open Rate
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Position Overview
Quantum Science Solutions (QSS) provides advanced cybersecurity services supporting mission-critical federal programs that protect government agencies and critical infrastructure from evolving cyber threats. We are seeking an Applications Developer II to support a critical customer mission by designing, developing, integrating, and maintaining software solutions for both on-premises and cloud environments. The successful candidate will work with modern development frameworks, automation tools, and containerized technologies to build secure, scalable applications that support cybersecurity operations and mission success.
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Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, troubleshoot, and implement software solutions supporting end-to-end application development and service integrations.

• Design, develop, enhance, debug, integrate, and deploy software for both on-premises and cloud-based environments.

• Troubleshoot production issues related to software applications, CI/CD pipelines, and automated workflows.

• Research, evaluate, test, and integrate new software products and technologies based on mission requirements.

• Evaluate and recommend commercial and open-source software packages, integration tools, and testing solutions.

• Automate software deployments, testing, and infrastructure provisioning using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools including Ansible, Terraform, Git CI, and similar technologies.

• Improve software development processes, documentation, and coding standards.

• Perform quality assurance through automated testing, staged deployments, and CI/CD pipelines.

• Configure and optimize Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS), Government Off-the-Shelf (GOTS), and open-source technologies to support mission objectives.

• Develop and maintain applications within Linux-based and containerized environments including Open Shift, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Alma Linux, and Docker.

• Collaborate with customers and technical teams to deliver secure, scalable software solutions.

• Work effectively with distributed teams across multiple locations.
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Mandatory Skills

• U.S. Citizenship

• Active Secret Clearance (TS/SCI preferred)

• Ability to obtain DHS Suitability

• 2+ years of directly relevant application development experience

• Knowledge of Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC), source code management, and version control

• Experience evaluating and integrating Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) software products

• Experience installing, testing, validating, and evaluating software applications and development tools

• Strong hands-on experience with Python development and Linux command-line environments

• Knowledge of software automation, application development, and RESTful API architecture

• Experience with data ETL workflows supporting on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments

• Experience developing applications using container technologies including Kubernetes, Docker, and Red Hat Open Shift

• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools including Ansible, Terraform, Cloud Formation, and Git-based CI/CD pipelines

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience supporting customers in project environments or technical demonstrations

• Ability to work collaboratively across remote and on-site teams
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Preferred Skills

Experience with two or more of the following technologies:

• Python, JSON, Data Analytics, MongoDB, MinIO, Ansible, Vue.js, React, HTML, Kubernetes, Docker, Podman, Open Shift, AWS, View Jazz Framework, Process Automation, Terraform, CI/CD pipeline development
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Education
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Computer Systems Engineering, or a related technical field.
OR
High School Diploma with 4-6 years of…