Senior Software Engineer

ECS Federal LLC

DC

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Agile Programming Methodologies, Analysis Skills, Ansible, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automation, Code Reviews, Configuration Management, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Customer Relations, Delivery Driving, Docker, Documentation, Ecosystems, Emerging Technology, Go Programming Language (Golang), High Level Architecture (HLA), Internet Security, Java, JavaScript, Operational Audit, Operational Improvement, Operational Strategy, Performance Testing, Productivity Management, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Regression Testing, Sales Pipeline, Software Administration, Software Development, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Software Engineering, Team Player, Technical Writing, Test Automation, Top Secret Clearance, Unit Test, Validation Testing
LOCATION
DC
POSTED
29 days ago

Everforth ECS is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to work in the National Capital Region covering the Pentagon, Falls Church, and Fairfax. Please Note: This position is contingent upon contract award.

The War Data Platform (WDP) is a key initiative within the U.S. Department of War's (DoW) AI-First strategy introduced in early 2026. The WDP focuses on operational warfighting data and aims to accelerate the deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) on the battlefield. The WDP extends to Unclassified, Secret, and Top Secret environments, and supports collaboration between Combatant Commands, Joint Staff directorates, Senior Executive Service leaders, and operational analysts.

The Senior Software Engineer is a principal technical contributor within the WDP software engineering team, responsible for architecting, developing, and delivering mission-grade software capabilities across NIPRNet, SIPRNet, and JWICS environments in support of the DoW's AI-First strategy. This role operates at the intersection of application development, DevSecOps pipeline engineering, and platform security, and is expected to set the technical standard for the team while driving delivery across complex, multi-enclave software lifecycles.

  • Executes complex software engineering activities by transforming system design artifacts, user requirements, and mission workflows into scalable software capabilities supporting War Data Platform (WDP) Core Integration operations on NIPRNet, SIPRNet, and JWICS.
  • Develops advanced application features, data-processing logic, and automation modules using Python, Java, Go, JavaScript, Terraform, Docker, and Kubernetes to expand mission analytics, platform services, and customer-facing tools.
  • Leads complex feature development, conducts in-depth code reviews, and drives high-volume story-point delivery across sprint cycles.
  • Owns the application architecture, resolves design conflicts, defines the security-by-design baseline, and establishes immutable infrastructure patterns through reusable Terraform and Ansible modules.
  • Reviews all code for security and compliance alignment and architects end-to-end pipeline workflows with clearly defined quality gates.
  • Creates baseline STIG and container-hardening profiles, automates compliance reporting, and leads remediation strategies across mission applications.
  • Designs Infrastructure-as-Code and Configuration-as-Code patterns that enforce environmental consistency, reduce configuration drift, and support repeatable provisioning across the full software lifecycle.
  • Integrates automated testing components into continuous integration and continuous deployment pipelines to support unit testing, regression analysis, compliance validation, performance testing, and mission-aligned acceptance checks.
  • Designs observability stacks, leads incident post-mortems, and authors high-level architecture and compliance documentation.
  • Evaluates emerging technologies and drives adoption strategies that strengthen mission resilience.
  • Collaborates with platform engineering, cybersecurity operations, configuration-management teams, and DevSecOps pipeline engineers to resolve integration challenges and enhance reliability across mission applications.
  • Delivers source-code updates, technical documentation, performance summaries, and enhancement recommendations that strengthen resilience, expand capability coverage, and improve operational effectiveness across the War Data Platform (WDP) Core Integration ecosystem.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

About the Company

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ECS Federal LLC

ECS was founded in 2001 by experienced IT professionals with a commitment to quality processes, people and performance. Led by our Chairman, Roy Kapani, and an experienced executive leadership team, ECS provides our customers with solutions and services that support their critical needs and further mission objectives. This commitment has paved the way for expansive growth, year over year.

ECS gained market share in 2011 in the Department of Defense and Federal spaces through both organic and acquisition growth. In May, ECS completed its first strategic acquisition with the purchase of OAK Management, Inc., a leading provider of marine environmental services, ship systems engineering, maritime consulting and platform acquisition management. The OAK acquisition kicked off ECS’ intention to add tactical acquisitions as a part of its long term strategy to supplement and expand upon organic growth and to build enterprise value. ECS closed out 2011 with the acquisition of Paradigm Technologies, Inc. The Paradigm transaction added approximately 200 employees to ECS’ existing 900+ employees. Paradigm also added new Defense clients for ECS, including the Missile Defense Agency, the Navy’s Program Executive Officer for Integrated Warfare Systems, the United States Marine Corps, and the U.S. Marshals Service.

In 2012, ECS completed the acquisition of iLuMinA Solutions, Inc. iLuMinA brings large-scale Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software implementation and infrastructure design and development to ECS’ expanding capabilities.

ECS will continue to invest in corporate infrastructure and quality processes as we grow and enhance our ability to offer professional excellence to both our customers and our employees.

COMPANY SIZE
50 to 99 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2000
WEBSITE
http://www.ecs-federal.com/