Design, build, test, and maintain software applications for the System
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop features, fix defects, and improve system performance
Prepare, maintain, and execute a Software Engineering Plan (SWP) for managing all aspects of the software lifecycle
Establish and operate a SAFE Agile development process, including prioritizing product backlog items and scheduling Agile sprint cycles
Maintain and operate the DevSecOps factory, including automated DevSecOps pipelines
Perform software development and integration for System software, including infrastructure, data tools, customer tools, cybersecurity, and user interfaces
Translate systems engineering and reference architecture designs into software designs
Implement and maintain source code, Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), and Configuration-as-Code (CaC)
Harden and secure virtual machines (VM) and containers in accordance with DoD standards
Plan, design, and implement software testing tools, processes, and procedures
Prepare, maintain, and execute an System Test Plan (STP) based on CI/CD and DevSecOps principles
Conduct automated testing, including unit, regression, security, integration, compliance, performance, and acceptance testing
Conduct configuration management operations to control, identify, record, and report IT components and relationships
Establish and maintain development, test, integration, staging, and production environments for the System
Deliver and maintain all software artifacts on Government-owned software repositories
Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior and mid-level developers without formal people management responsibility
Requirements
Active Secret clearance
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical discipline and 12+ years of relevant experience OR Master’s degree in a related field and 10 + years of relevant experience
Minimum of 10 years of experience in software development and engineering
Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) and Configuration-as-Code (CaC)
Experience developing enterprise software solutions using modern programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, Go, C++, or similar)
Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, or C++
Experience building and integrating RESTful APIs and microservices architectures
Experience working in containerized environments (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
Experience with DevSecOps practices and tools
Experience integrating software into CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps environments (e.g., GitLab, Jenkins, or similar)
Experience operating within SAFe or large-scale Agile frameworks supporting enterprise systems
Knowledge of DoD Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and container hardening standards