ECS

Software Programer SME

ECS$120K — $150K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 7 years of software development experience
  • Proficiency in Java, .NET, Python, JavaScript, or similar programming languages
  • Experienced with source control and software lifecycle practices
  • Strong background in Agile methodologies or DevSecOps
  • Ability to mentor and lead engineering talent effectively

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical direction and strategic planning for software engineering in federal programs
  • Lead design strategy and establish coding standards
  • Guide complex software implementations and advise on modernization initiatives
  • Promote secure and maintainable development practices across teams
  • Identify risks, dependencies, and technical debt while supporting delivery planning
  • Align software delivery with program SLAs and quality standards

Benefits

  • Opportunity to influence technical direction and lead high-impact software projects
  • Work in a mission-focused environment with direct federal impact
  • Access to mentorship and personal development opportunities
  • Collaborate with diverse teams, including cybersecurity and government stakeholders
  • Engage in modern software practices such as Agile and DevSecOps
Full Job Description
Everforth ECS Federal is seeking a Software Engineering Subject Matter Expert to support a mission-focused federal IT program in Washington DC.

Please Note: This position is contingent upon contract award.

The Software Engineering Subject Matter Expert will provide expert-level software engineering leadership, technical direction, architecture input, and strategic planning for application programs operating in secure federal environments. This role serves as a senior technical advisor who helps guide team practices, mentor developers and technical leads, strengthen engineering culture, and align software delivery with program SLAs, quality standards, release targets, and long-term mission objectives.

The Software Engineering Subject Matter Expert will lead design strategy, establish coding standards, advise on modernization, guide complex implementations, promote secure and maintainable development practices, and support roadmap planning across application portfolios. This position will also help identify risks, dependencies, technical debt, and improvement opportunities while supporting delivery planning against SLAs, release schedules, quality metrics, customer priorities, and mission needs.

This role requires a senior hands-on technical leader with deep software engineering experience, strong architecture judgment, and the ability to influence technical direction across multiple teams. The ideal candidate will bring experience supporting Agile or DevSecOps delivery, mentoring engineering talent, improving software practices, and collaborating with program leadership, cybersecurity teams, product owners, developers, and government stakeholders in a classified or sensitive federal mission environment.

  • Minimum 7 years software development experience
  • Java, .NET, Python, JavaScript, or similar experience
  • Experience with source control and software lifecycle practices.

About ECS

ECS is a leading provider of digital solutions and services to the federal government. The company was founded in 2001 by Roy Kapani and has since grown to become a trusted partner to a wide range of government agencies. ECS offers a broad range of services, including cloud computing, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence. The company has been recognized for its innovative solutions and has won numerous awards, including the AWS Public Sector Partner of the Year award.
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