Please note: This role is contingent upon a contract award. While it is not an immediate opening, we are actively conducting interviews and extending offers in anticipation of the award.  

The Work:  ICF is seeking an experienced and driven Software Engineer to lead and oversee mission-critical initiatives in support of the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA). In this role, you will design, develop, and maintain applications leveraging technologies such as Java, Kotlin, and TypeScript, working across Oracle and SQL Server databases in cloud-hosted environments including AWS GovCloud.  

Job Location: Although this position is remote, the candidate needs to live in the Washington DC metro area. If you accept this position, you should note that ICF does monitor employee work locations and blocks access from foreign locations/foreign IP addresses, and also prohibits personal VPN connections.  

You may be asked to travel once a quarter to an office or client site.  

Our core work hours are 8am - 5pm Eastern Time with the option to start earlier or work later depending on your time zone. 

What You Will Do:  

• Participate in all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), including requirements analysis, design, development, testing, deployment, and sustainment of secure, mission-critical applications. 

• Design, develop, and maintain applications using technologies such asJava, Kotlin, and TypeScript, ensuring scalability, performance, and maintainability. 

• Develop and optimize database solutions leveragingOracle and Microsoft SQL Server, ensuring data integrity, performance, and security. 

• Build and support cloud-based solutions withinAWS GovCloudenvironments, troubleshooting and resolving issues related to cloud services and system integrations. 

• Collaborate within anAgile development environment, working closely with product owners, architects, cybersecurity, and DevSecOps teams to translate requirements into high-quality software solutions. 

• Conduct code reviews, unit and integration testing, and debugging activities to ensure applications meet quality, security, and compliance standards. 

• Create and maintain technical documentation to accurately reflect system architecture, software design, and implementation details. 

• Ensure compliance with federal regulations, DoW policies, and security requirements.. 

• Prepare and deliver executive-level briefings, status reports, and performance updates to government stakeholders and corporate leadership. 

• Maintain a positive, results-oriented work environment by building partnerships with internal and external partners. 

What You Will Bring With You:  

• Active Top Secret Clearance

• Proven experience (8+ years, or adjust as needed) supporting the full Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), including design, development, testing, and deployment of secure, enterprise-level applications.

What We Would Like You To Bring With You:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical field. 

• 2 years experience working with DCSA

• 5 years experience with working on/around cloud platforms in AWS.

• Hands-on experience developing applications usingJava or Kotlin, and TypeScript, with strong understanding of object-oriented design principles and modern development frameworks. 

• Experience working withOracle and/or Microsoft SQL Serverdatabases, including writing and optimizing queries and ensuring data integrity. 

• Experience supporting applications inAWS GovCloud or other secure cloud environments, with understanding of cloud architecture, performance optimization, and troubleshooting. 

• Familiarity withAgile methodologiesand collaborative development practices, including code reviews, version control, and CI/CD pipelines. 

Professional Skills:

• Highly effective analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities. 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interface effectively at all levels of the business. 

• Ability to self-organize, priorities and conduct research on multiple projects under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment. 

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Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

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