4461 Senior Software Developer4461 | US Citizen
Job Description:OVERVIEW:We are seeking a Senior Software Developer to design, build, and maintain the secure, mission-critical applications that federal law-enforcement teams depend on every day. You'll apply systematic and disciplined software-engineering practices to create reliable, audit-compliant systems that support case management, investigative analytics, digital-evidence processing, and other core operational workflows.
As part of your development team, you will guide junior engineers and collaborate with forensic experts, tool developers, and crypto SMEs to build secure, dependable systems that empower the entire mission's investigative efforts.
Your development efforts will shape architecture, define requirements, and guide implementation across complex enterprise systems. Your work will ensure that mission applications meet strict federal security standards, support privileged-access controls, and operate dependably in high-stakes environments where performance and accuracy matter.
As a Senior Developer, you will operate as a technical leader, mentoring junior engineers, resolving sophisticated issues, improving system performance, and upholding rigorous engineering and documentation standards. You'll work closely with investigators, analysts, and cyber specialists to translate mission needs into robust software solutions, while supporting modern cloud deployments and DevSecOps pipelines aligned with government requirements.
This position is ideal for an experienced engineer who thrives on building secure, scalable systems that directly support federal operations and national-security missions.
GENERAL DUTIES:- Architect, design, and develop secure enterprise applications supporting investigative workflows.
- Implement audit logging, privileged-access controls, and other federal security requirements.
- Ensure software maintainability, reliability, and compliance with secure-development standards.
- Lead development activities and provide technical guidance to junior team members.
- Diagnose complex issues and optimize system performance.
- Contribute to documentation, design reviews, and code-quality standards.
- Support cloud deployments and DevSecOps pipelines.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:- At least 5 years of enterprise-software development experience.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field.
- Proficiency in modern programming languages and secure-coding methodologies.
- Experience with government environments requiring audit compliance, CJIS standards, or privileged access controls.
- Familiarity with AWS/Azure cloud services and FedRAMP-aligned platforms.
- Clear communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Strong attention to detail
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:- Security+ or equivalent baseline certification.
- AWS or Azure professional certifications.
- Agile/Scrum certifications.
- Experience with containers, microservices, or distributed systems.
- Thrives developing in fast moving, agile environments.
- Active DHS EOD suitability
- Active DHS Secret or above clearance
CLEARANCE:- Active U.S. Citizenship with the eligibility to gain a clearance required
Job Details City : Chantilly
State : Virginia
