NextGen Platform Software Engineer

Socket.dev; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Stipends

Referral Bonuses

Job summary

Bcore in Herndon, Virginia seeks a seasoned NextGen Platform Software Engineer to design and implement enterprise IT solutions for a government client. You will work across on‑prem and cloud environments, applying modern frameworks and DevOps practices to deliver robust, secure software systems.

The role requires 11+ years of software development, strong object‑oriented skills, and experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure) and modern stacks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field (e.g., Systems Engineering)
• 11+ years of professional software development experience
• Proficiency in object‑oriented programming
• Experience with Django, React, Node.js, TypeScript, and .NET
• Hands‑on experience in AWS/Azure/GCloud/Oracle cloud environments
• DevOps practices and tools (Jira, GitHub, Jenkins) including pipeline development
• Python scripting
• Experience in Windows and Linux environments
• Ability to gather requirements from stakeholders and deliver solutions
• Experience in cloud architecture and operations
• Strong documentation for concepts of operations and standards
• Interface with senior leadership for status updates
• Experience with relational databases (design, CRUD, optimization)
• Applications across multiple networks/environments with portability and security

Responsibilities

• Develop software solutions for a government customer on‑prem and cloud environments
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver effective technical solutions
• Document architecture, operations concepts, and standards of practice for maintenance
• Interface with senior leadership and provide regular status updates
• Ensure portability and security across networks and deployment models

Skills

Object‑oriented programming

Cloud environments

DevOps practices

Python scripting

Windows & Linux

Stakeholder collaboration

Relational databases

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Jira

GitHub

Jenkins

Ansible

Docker

Kubernetes

Nutanix

Cloud certifications

Job description

Overview

NextGen Platform Software Engineer Herndon, VA TS/SCI with Poly

At Bcore, our strength comes from how we deliver impact to the mission. Whether it’s architecting critical IT solutions, producing actionable intelligence, or developing cutting edge technology, we succeed because of the expertise, collaboration, and agility of our teams. Our Mission Services division combines enterprise IT, cloud solutions, DevSecOps, systems engineering, software development, and operational support. Bcore accelerates decisive advantage for warfighters and intelligence professionals by fusing human insight, rapid-fire engineering, precision‑measured outcomes, and relentless grit into mission‑ready solutions.

Do you want to join a team that is building tailored technical solutions to modernize our government’s mission and our client’s business? Do you have a desire to change how people work? Are you interested in helping to protect our nation’s cyber interests? Join our growing team supporting customer missions as a NextGen Platform Software Engineer in Herndon, Virginia.

Responsibilities

We are looking for experienced Software Developers to join our technology‑based program supporting a key government customer. This program delivers Enterprise Computing engineering services with modern technology solutions that function both on customer premise, and via remote Cloud services. As a mission‑focused administrator that solves problems on the program, you will be expected to: recognize the issue(s), identify the facts, define additional data that would be helpful, make assumptions as necessary, determine alternative approaches, evaluate alternatives, make recommendations, alter assumptions and rework solutions, and reflect on lessons learned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

We are looking for experienced Software Developers with the following skills and education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field (e.g., Systems Engineering)
• Minimum of 11+ years of professional software development experience
• Proficiency in object‑oriented programming
• Experience with modern frameworks and technologies such as Django, React, Node.js, TypeScript, and .NET
• Hands‑on experience developing solutions in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, or Oracle)
• Strong understanding of DevOps practices and related tools (e.g., Jira, GitHub, Jenkins), including pipeline development, release management, and orchestration
• Proficiency with scripting languages, preferably Python
• Experience developing in both Windows and Linux environments
• Ability to work closely with stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver effective technical solutions
• Experience architecting, implementing, and maintaining solutions within cloud environments (e.g., AWS or Azure)
• Strong documentation skills, including developing concepts of operations and standards of practice for tiered maintenance support
• Ability to interface with senior leadership and provide regular status update
• Experience with relational databases, including:
• Database design and administration concepts
• CRUD operations and query optimization
• Implementing SQL commands within application code
• Understanding of data protection and data loss prevention considerations
• Experience developing applications intended to operate across multiple networks or environments, including:
• Disconnected, restricted, or differently classified networks
• Designing applications with portability, security boundaries, and deployment constraints in mind
• Adapting development practices to meet varying compliance, accreditation, and operational requirements

Desied Qualifications:

• Ansible
• Proficiency with containerization such as Docker or Kubernetes
• Experience with Nutanix
• Cloud certifications within the last five years

What you can expect from us

• The expected salary range within the Washington, DC metropolitan area is: $170,000 - 195,000.Final compensation is unique to each individual and will be determined based on factors such as experience, education, geographic location, and contractual requirements. This is not a guarantee.
• Benefits include Health/Dental/Vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off, STD/LTD/Life Insurance/Voluntary Life Insurance, Stipends, Referral Bonuses, and more.

BCore is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.