Software Developer

Description

The role supports the Department of the Navy through software work, with an Agile team handling customer and application needs across several efforts for a Navy customer.

The work spans unclassified and classified production environments.

You will work with cross-functional teams and Government customers to design, build, and deliver new features, support modernization, look for ways to apply artificial intelligence (AI), develop software, and keep systems compliant with audit requirements.

Responsibilities

• Build and deliver project deliverables across the full software development life cycle.
• Write front-end code in Java, Python, and JavaScript, and update back-end code and Oracle databases for applications.
• Design, develop, and deploy software changes in response to system change requests and Government-directed requirements.
• Add new functionality and enhancements to software.
• Find and fix software defects, and develop effective solutions to them.
• Review system database performance and recommend and carry out improvements.
• Apply secure coding practices to protect each application.
• Reduce software security vulnerabilities to support cybersecurity compliance.
• Support the application release pipeline in development environments.
• Track code and database changes in Jira within an Agile Scrum process.
• Research AI, data structures, and algorithms using a range of tools, methods, and data analysis techniques to improve existing AI models and create new solutions.
• Review the current system architecture and propose upgrades as new technology becomes available.
• Work with stakeholders to support compliance with financial and information technology audit standards for operations and systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• Five or more years of experience with Java, Python, or similar languages, and/or writing PL/SQL code.
• Experience with current AWS AI services, modern AI frameworks, and AI considerations, including security, privacy, and regulatory requirements, for building and deploying AI features.
• Ability to solve problems and troubleshoot effectively under pressure.
• Willingness and ability to support off-hours and weekend coverage as needed.
• Experience defining and designing complex requirements.
• Willingness and ability to obtain an Interim/Secret clearance.
• Desired: Experience with AWS RDS for Oracle.
• Desired: Strong database development experience.
• Desired: Experience with Python frameworks such as Django.
• Desired: Experience with Agile methodologies, including Jira.
• Desired: Experience supporting the Department of Defense or other Federal agencies.
• Desired: Experience with Department of Defense Financial and Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) data and processes.
• Desired: Security+ certification.
• Desired: Strong planning, organizational, and time-management skills, with the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Desired: Strong written and verbal communication, analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Preferred: Current and active Secret clearance.

Conditions

Full-time, regular position.

Minimum clearance required to start is Secret.

Up to 10% local travel.

Hybrid schedule with 1 to 2 days per week onsite in Washington, DC.

The proposed salary range is $86,600 - $181,800.

Final salary depends on factors including geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, benefits, and learning and development opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits, including healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off.
• Flexible time off that lets you take the time you need.
• Access to robust learning resources.