C# Software Developer

Description

Regular role in the software engineering job family, supporting the Defense Threat Reduction Agency's Defense Stockpile Management Systems work at Fort Belvoir, VA.

The agency is executive agent for the Joint Staff Nuclear Weapons Stockpile Manager and maintains the DoW national nuclear weapons stockpile database through the DIAMONDS application.

The team builds and maintains enterprise applications with agile methods, using an Oracle backend, PL/SQL database code and user interface programming, across DIAMONDS, related applications and the frameworks used in the release life cycle.

Responsibilities

• Handle the full development cycle for all program software and system engineering: programming, design, integration, documentation, configuration management, testing, release and user support.
• Build and maintain DIAMONDS and related applications to CMMI for Development level 3 standards.
• Design and run the software development plans, covering standards, configuration management, quality assurance and life cycle processes.
• Lead the development lifecycle work and give guidance on every phase of it.
• Provide guidance to less-experienced developers on the models and diagrams that show programmers the code an application needs.
• Produce lifecycle artifacts that support Independent Validation and Verification (IV&V) by any GPM/GFR designated outside organization.
• Keep fielded software running, and redesign it when required, so user sites stay operational and maintenance upgrades meet user needs.
• Keep legacy systems fully working while changes are made, so legacy and updated sites both run as updates are released.
• Carry out system maintenance and redesign with minimal disruption at user locations.
• Build software tools for testing, analysis and data management, and keep the test systems software operational.
• Attend and take part in system requirements, design and milestone reviews such as BPR, PDR and CDR.
• Identify and document possible hardware and software test improvements for upcoming releases.
• Refine, test and debug software updates to meet business needs, and provide analysis for reports on project specifications, activities or status.
• Document software and system processes thoroughly to support future maintenance and updates.
• Develop new features using WPF with the PRISM framework.

Requirements

• BS degree and 5+ years of experience; additional years of work experience, certifications and training may be considered in place of the degree.
• Required: C, Oracle/SQL and Git source control experience.
• Experience writing secure, defensive C application code.
• Experience with Oracle database, PL/SQL and SQL for application data access.
• Experience with Azure DevOps and the Git Flow branching model for source control.
• Experience gathering requirements directly from customers and designing windows and views from concept designs.
• Experience with static code analysis scanners such as Fortify, Sonar Lint or similar.
• Experience in application development, quality assurance (QA) and software development methodology.
• 5+ years of related experience.
• Preferred: work experience with Agile methodologies.
• Preferred: DOW 8570 IAT Level II certificate, such as CompTIA Security+.
• Must hold an active, current DoW Secret security clearance.
• US citizenship required.

Conditions

Onsite at Fort Belvoir, VA.

After initial training, you can work 3 days on site and 2 days off site.

40 scheduled hours per week.

No travel required.

Clearance: Secret must be currently held; ability to obtain Secret is needed; no public trust or other clearance required.

Salary is likely to fall between $123,250 and $166,750, set by experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements, and may fall outside that range. It is not a guarantee of pay.

As part of hiring, you will complete an identity verification process that uses biometrics and AI. You must be on camera for virtual interviews, and your biometric data will be used for verification and security.

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match, letting you contribute pre- and post-tax dollars up to IRS annual limits.
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages, including medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, plus dental and vision plans.
• Paid vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave.
• Full flex work weeks where possible.
• Short and long-term disability, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel accident insurance, provided or available.
• Paid education and certifications, plus an internal mobility team to help you manage your career.
• Hands-on work with current technology to solve real problems.