Do you want to join a team that is building tailored technical solutions to modernize our government27s mission and our client27s business? Do you have a desire to change how people work? Are you interested in helping to protect our nation27s cyber interests? Join our growing team supporting customer missions as a Software Developer / A&A Engineer in Herndon, Virginia.

We are seeking a Senior Software Developer with expertise in secure software engineering and Assessment and Authorization (A&A) processes. The candidate will develop secure applications, conduct security assessments, and support A&A efforts in an Agile environment, collaborating with cross-functional teams to safeguard customer assets.The team primarily develops in C# and .NET. Candidates with strong experience in Java or another object-oriented programming language are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate should be able to become productive in C# within the first several months.Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain enterprise applications and services.
• Develop readable, maintainable, and secure software.
• Troubleshoot application defects and production issues.
• Review code and contribute to technical design decisions.
• Work with customers and team members to clarify requirements.
• Maintain technical documentation.
• Participate in planning, code reviews, testing, and software releases.
• Support and improve existing applications, including legacy systems.
• Complete security-relevant A&A tasks, such as risk assessments, vulnerability management, security control testing, and preparing authorization packages.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 6+ years of professional software development experience, with at least 2 years focused on security engineering and A&A processes.
• Bachelor27s degree in a related technical field or equivalent professional experience.
• Strong proficiency in an object-oriented programming language such as C#, Java, Kotlin, or C++.
• Strong understanding of object-oriented design, data structures, algorithms, and common software design patterns.
• Experience developing and supporting business or enterprise applications.
• Experience with source control, code reviews, testing, debugging, and the Software Development Lifecycle
• Experience working with relational databases, web services, or application integrations.
• Ability to learn new programming languages, frameworks, and systems.
• Knowledge of A&A processes, including identifying and addressing security incidents and compliance issues.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with C# and .NET.
• Experience with PowerShell or another scripting language.
• Experience developing web APIs, Windows services, desktop applications, or web applications.
• Experience with Microsoft Windows and IIS environments.
• Experience with Jenkins CI/CD pipelines and automated deployments.
• Experience working with AWS and Azure
• Experience using GitHub, Jira, Jenkins, and Confluence
• Familiarity with secure software development practices.
• Familiarity with Agile development methods.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools and AI-enabled application capabilities, including the secure use and validation of generated code and content.

• The expected salary range within the Washington, DC metropolitan area is: $145,000 - 170,000. Final compensation is unique to each individual and will be determined based on factors such as experience, education, geographic location, and contractual requirements. This is not a guarantee.
• Benefits include Health/Dental/Vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off, STD/LTD/Life Insurance/Voluntary Life Insurance, Stipends, Referral Bonuses, and more.