Noblis

Software Developer - Multiple Levels (Cleared)

Noblis$75K — $188K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active Top Secret/SCI (TS/SCI) with Polygraph required
  • U.S. citizenship necessary
  • Proficiency in programming languages like Python, Java, or JavaScript
  • Bachelor's degree required, with varying experience levels from 0 to 14 years depending on role
  • Full-stack software development experience is essential
  • Ability to handle physical tasks, such as lifting up to 30 lbs and commuting

Responsibilities

  • Apply advanced technologies to tackle complex mission challenges
  • Develop innovative solutions to enhance system performance and reliability
  • Design and improve applications in response to client needs
  • Collaborate in an Agile team setting for rapid solution delivery
  • Communicate project progress with clients and team members

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, life, and disability insurance
  • Retirement planning and financial benefits
  • Paid time off and professional development opportunities
  • Tuition assistance for further education
  • Recognition programs for exceptional performance
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

Noblis is seeking Software Developers at all experience levels with an active TS/SCI with a Polygraph to support mission-critical national security initiatives in Reston, Virginia.

As a Software Developer on our team, you will collaborate with federal clients to rapidly design, develop, and deliver innovative solutions that address their most pressing mission challenges. You will work alongside a multidisciplinary team of developers, data scientists, subject matter experts, and cyber analysts to design and build new applications, enhance existing systems, and integrate emerging technologies.

In this role, you will analyze client challenges, identify opportunities for improvement, and apply modern tools and technologies to develop effective, mission-focused solutions. Your responsibilities will span all phases of the software development lifecycle, including programming, debugging, testing, system integration, and deployment. You will also regularly communicate with teammates, technical leads, and clients to provide project updates, share progress, and ensure alignment with mission objectives.

Key Responsibilities
  • Apply state-of-the-art technologies to solve complex technical and mission challenges
  • Develop cutting-edge solutions that improve system performance, reliability, scalability, and distributed processing capabilities
  • Design, build, and enhance applications that support evolving client needs
  • Work in an Agile environment to rapidly iterate, collaborate, and deliver impactful solutions for our clients

Required Qualifications

  • Active Top Secret/SCI (TS/SCI) with Polygraph
  • S. Citizenship is required
  • Travel up to 10% within US.
  • Lift up to 30 lbs, walk, bend, drive.


Junior level
  • Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD degree with 0 - 3 years of related experience including exposure or coursework in one or more programming languages; OR Associate's degree with 3 years of related experience; OR High School diploma/GED with 6 years of related experience
  • Software development experience using one or more programming languages such as Python, Java, or JavaScript, etc
  • Compensation: $75,000.00 - $117,225.00


Mid level
  • Bachelor's degree with 5 years of related experience; OR Master's degree with 3 years of related experience; OR Associate's degree with 8 years of related experience; OR High School diploma/GED with 11 years of related experience
  • Full-stack software development experience using one or more programming languages such as Python, Java, or JavaScript
  • Compensation: $90,700.00 - $141,775.00


Senior level
  • Bachelor's degree with 8 years of related experience; OR Master's degree with 6 years of related experience; OR Associate's degree with 11 years of related experience; OR High School diploma/GED with 14 years of related experience
  • Full-stack software development experience using one or more programming languages such as Python, Java, or JavaScript
  • Compensation: $120,700.00 - $188,725.00

Desired Qualifications

  • Hands-on experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases, including schema design, data modeling, and query optimization
  • Strong understanding of software testing methodologies, including unit testing, integration testing, and automated testing frameworks
  • Proven experience throughout the full SDLC, from requirements analysis and design through implementation, deployment, and ongoing maintenance
  • Proficiency with Git-based version control systems, including branching strategies, pull request workflows, and code review practices
  • Ability to manage and contribute to multiple concurrent projects while maintaining high-quality deliverables and effectively prioritizing competing requirements
  • Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies, including Docker and Kubernetes
  • Experience deploying, configuring, and maintaining applications in cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GCP)
  • Knowledge of Python web frameworks such as FastAPI and Flask for developing RESTful APIs, microservices, and scalable backend solutions
  • Demonstrated ability to work across the full technology stack, with the flexibility and willingness to learn and adopt new technologies as project needs evolve
  • Experience working in Agile development environments, including sprint planning, daily standups, backlog refinement, and iterative delivery practices
  • Proficiency in Python 3, including modern language features, type hinting, and package management best practices

Overview

Overview

Noblis and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Noblis ESI and Noblis MSD, take on some of the nation's toughest challenges, delivering advanced solutions to our customers' most critical missions. We bring together leading scientific, engineering, and management expertise in a culture grounded in objectivity and collaboration, ensuring our work creates lasting impact across federal missions.

We work with a broad range of government agencies in the defense, intelligence, and federal civilian sectors. Learn more and find opportunities at careers.noblis.org

Remote/hybrid status is subject to change based on Noblis and/or government requirements.

Total Rewards

At Noblis we recognize and reward your contributions, provide you with growth opportunities, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Benefits page on our Careers site.

Compensation at Noblis is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the combination of education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, internal and external equity, location, clearance level, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements and applicable employment laws. The projected compensation range for this position is based on full time status. For part time or on-call staff, compensation is proportionately adjusted based on hours worked. While monetary compensation is important, it's just one component of Noblis' total compensation package.

Posted Salary Range

USD $75,000.00 - USD $188,725.00 /Yr.

About Noblis

Noblis is an American not-for-profit science, technology, and strategy organization that provides technical and advisory services to federal government clients. Noblis works in the areas of national security, intelligence, transportation, healthcare, environmental sustainability, and enterprise transformation. Noblis was created in 1996 when Mitretek Systems Inc. was split into two separate entities. The other entity became known as Noblis ESI. Noblis has been recognized as one of the best places to work in the Washington, D.C. area by the Washington Business Journal and the Washingtonian.
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1,500 employees
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Founded
1996

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