Senior Software Developer

Washington, Washington

$90,220–$145,000 Per Year
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30+ days ago

Job Description

Senior Software DeveloperLocation: Washington, DC area (worksite in California, MD) (Hybrid)Shift/Schedule: Full-time, hybrid schedule with regular onsite daysPay/Compensation: $90,220 – $145,000 per yearAbout the RoleAn established engineering and technology services firm supporting defense programs is hiring a Senior Software Developer. This developer will design and build mission software used by government customers, working across the full development lifecycle. The company offers stable long-term programs, technical ownership, and a hybrid schedule.The ideal candidate is a well-rounded developer who enjoys owning features from requirements through release and supporting mission-critical government customers. You write maintainable code, communicate clearly with engineers and stakeholders, and take pride in helping junior teammates grow. You are comfortable working on long-term programs where reliability and security matter every day. You enjoy learning new technologies and bring a steady, collaborative approach to solving difficult technical problems with your team.This is a permanent, direct-hire opportunity presented by The Employee Connect. Qualified candidates will be contacted promptly to review the role, answer questions, and discuss next steps in the interview process.Core Responsibilities

Design, develop, and test software applications supporting defense customers
Translate customer requirements into technical designs and working features
Write clean, maintainable code and participate in peer code reviews
Integrate software with databases, services, and external systems
Troubleshoot defects and improve performance and reliability
Document designs, interfaces, and release procedures
Mentor junior developers and contribute to team best practices

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or related field
Several years of professional software development experience
Proficiency in languages such as C#, Java, Python, or C++
Experience with relational databases and web application development
Familiarity with Agile methods and version control such as Git
U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

Active DoD security clearance
Experience supporting Navy or other DoD programs
Cloud, container, or DevSecOps experience
Front-end framework experience such as Angular or React
Security+ or similar DoD 8570 certification

Benefits & Pay

Pay: $90,220 – $145,000 per year
Competitive annual salary based on experience
Hybrid schedule with a mix of remote and onsite days
Comprehensive health, retirement, and paid time off benefits through the employer
Long-term, stable defense programs
Tuition and training support for technical growth

Screening Questions

How many years of professional software development experience do you have, and in which languages?
Do you currently hold a DoD security clearance, and at what level?
Describe a complex feature or system you designed and delivered end to end.

Numbers & Facts

Location	Washington, Washington
Salary	$90,220–$145,000 Per Year

Skills

Agile Programming Methodologiesunmatched
Applications Securityunmatched
C++ Programming Languageunmatched
Cloud Computingunmatched
Code Reviewsunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
CompTIA Security+unmatched
Computer Scienceunmatched
Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
DoD Clearanceunmatched
DoD Directive 8140unmatched
DoD Directive 8570unmatched
Documentation Designunmatched
Gitunmatched
Governmentunmatched
Identify Issuesunmatched
Javaunmatched
Microsoft C# (C Sharp)unmatched
Performance Managementunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Product Lifecycleunmatched
Python Programming/Scripting Languageunmatched
React.jsunmatched
Relational Databases (RDBMS)unmatched
Reliability Engineeringunmatched
Security Clearanceunmatched
Software Administrationunmatched
Software Developmentunmatched
Software Engineeringunmatched
Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM)unmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Technical Supportunmatched
Technical/Engineering Designunmatched
Test Plan/Scheduleunmatched
Tuition Feesunmatched
United States Citizenunmatched
United States Department of Defense (DoD)unmatched
User Interface/Experience (UI/UX)unmatched
Web Programmingunmatched

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