Location: Hybrid - on-site in Crystal City or Rosslyn, VA, with remote flexibility (DMV residency required)

Clearance: Active U.S. Government Secret clearance or above required

Employment Type: Full-Time
Position Overview

The .NET Software Engineer/Developer will design, develop, and maintain web applications on the .NET platform. The role supports the program's current .NET Framework and IIS environment integrated with Oracle databases, while contributing to active modernization efforts that are evolving the application toward modern .NET (8+), cloud-native patterns, and containerized services. The successful candidate will integrate software solutions with Oracle databases, support production environments, and drive data quality. The engineer will work collaboratively in an agile scrum environment, contributing to deployment automation, documentation, and supporting testing activities.
Key Responsibilities
Software Development

• Design, develop, test, and deploy web applications on the .NET platform (.NET Framework today, migrating toward modern .NET 8+).
• Implement best practices for IIS-hosted applications, ensuring a scalable and secure web application infrastructure.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code, adhering to NIST security requirements.

Database Integration and Management

• Integrate .NET applications with Oracle databases.
• Develop and maintain database objects including packages, stored procedures, functions, and triggers.
• Utilize database tools such as SQL Developer, SQL Plus, Toad, and SQL Server Management Studio for development and troubleshooting.
• Drive data quality initiatives and provide production support for database-related issues.

Modernization & Cloud-Native

• Contribute to the ongoing modernization of existing .NET Framework applications toward modern .NET (8+), ASP.NET Core, and Web API.
• Help evolve the architecture toward cloud-native, containerized services (Docker/Kubernetes) and Linux-based hosting.
• Apply modern patterns - RESTful services, microservices, and API-first design - as the platform matures.
• Partner with the team to incrementally refactor and migrate legacy components while maintaining production stability.

Deployment and Automation

• Participate in automated deployment processes and demonstrate a willingness to learn and use Ansible for deployments.
• Collaborate with team members to create and maintain deployment automation scripts and documentation.

DevOps and CI/CD

• Use CI/CD tools such as GitLab, Jenkins, and Nexus to manage code repositories, build pipelines, and artifact storage.
• Contribute to continuous integration and delivery processes to ensure rapid and reliable software releases.

Security and Integration

• Integrate web applications with multi-factor authentication (MFA) products such as OKTA and CyberArk.
• Ensure compliance with security standards and best practices throughout the software development lifecycle.

Agile Collaboration and Testing Support

• Work in an agile scrum environment, actively participating in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including testers, to swarm stories and resolve issues quickly.
• Assist in the creation and maintenance of technical documentation.
• Provide ongoing support to the testing teams, including troubleshooting, clarifying requirements, and resolving defects to ensure high-quality software delivery.

Service Management

• Utilize Jira Service Management for issue tracking, service requests, and project management.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience designing, developing, and deploying web applications using the .NET framework.
• Hands-on experience integrating applications with Oracle databases and developing PL/SQL objects.
• Experience with IIS, secure coding practices, and NIST security requirements.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tooling (GitLab, Jenkins, Nexus) and agile scrum delivery.
• Active U.S. Government Secret clearance or above.
• Must reside in the Washington, DC metropolitan (DMV) area and be able to work on-site in Crystal City or Rosslyn, VA as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Ansible-based deployment automation.
• Experience integrating MFA solutions such as OKTA and CyberArk.
• Experience supporting secure or U.S. Government environments.

Compensation

Salary Range: $135,000 - $152,000 per year

RogueThink offers competitive compensation that reflects experience, clearance level, and program requirements. Performance bonuses are available to all employees based on individual contributions, company performance, and program management recommendations.
Benefits at RogueThink

At RogueThink, we believe our people are our greatest strength. We are committed to creating a supportive, rewarding, and growth-oriented environment. Our benefits reflect that commitment, with offerings designed to support your personal and professional well-being.
Retirement Plans

Our 401(k) program through Vanguard provides dollar-for-dollar matching on the first 6% of employee contributions, with both traditional and Roth options. RogueThink also makes annual discretionary profit-sharing contributions to employee 401(k) accounts based on company performance - historically averaging approximately 2.5%.
Employee Referral Bonuses

We value our employees' trusted recommendations. To recognize these referrals:

• $8,000 bonus for successfully hired TS/SCI-cleared candidates
• $5,000 bonus for all other successful referrals

Paid Time Off (PTO)

RogueThink offers a competitive PTO package that is negotiated based on experience, program requirements, and seniority. Most team members earn the equivalent of four to five weeks of PTO annually.
Observed Federal Holidays

RogueThink observes 11 paid federal holidays each year, including Juneteenth.
Insurance Coverage

We offer comprehensive insurance options, including:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
• Life Insurance

Employees enrolled in the PPO medical plan also receive a $1,500 Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) to offset deductible expenses.
Clearance Support

RogueThink supports the long-term professional value of your clearance by keeping it active and current throughout your tenure, including reinvestigations and any required maintenance.
Leave Policies

• Family Leave: Five paid days following the birth or adoption of a child
• Bereavement Leave: Three paid days for the loss of an immediate family member

Training and Development

We invest in our people. RogueThink offers a combination of online and in-person training to ensure our workforce stays ahead of industry trends and evolving technologies.
Educational Assistance

We support your professional and continuing education goals by offering tuition assistance for eligible programs.