Programmer

Electrosoft; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Electrosoft Services, LLC is hiring a Programmer to design, develop, test, and maintain software applications across enterprise operations for federal customers.

You will work in a collaborative environment following SDLC best practices, write clean code, and integrate with APIs and databases. The role emphasizes secure development, teamwork, and ongoing modernization efforts within federal contexts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS, Software Engineering, IT, Information Systems, or related field.
• At least four years of software development experience.
• Experience building, testing, deploying, and maintaining software applications.
• Experience with relational databases, SQL, and database design concepts.
• Knowledge of SDLC practices and methodologies.
• Experience with source control tools such as Git, GitHub, GitLab, or Azure DevOps.
• Experience with REST APIs and application integration concepts.
• Familiarity with federal cybersecurity requirements and secure development practices.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, implement, and maintain software applications and components supporting enterprise operations.
• Write, modify, debug, and optimize code per established standards and best practices.
• Analyze requirements and translate them into software solutions.
• Participate in all phases of the SDLC from requirements to deployment and maintenance.
• Develop and maintain web/desktop applications, APIs, scripts, and integrations.
• Collaborate with managers, analysts, engineers, architects, and stakeholders to deliver solutions.
• Perform unit/integration testing and resolve defects to improve performance.
• Assist with deployment, release management, and production support.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Git

GitHub

GitLab

Azure DevOps

Job description

Electrosoft Services, LLC is an award-winning company that provides comprehensive technology-based solutions and services to federal customers. While cybersecurity is our specialty, we also focus on ICAM, Zero Trust, digital engineering and transformation, and enterprise AI and intelligent automation. We always seek to delight our customers, so we retain highly qualified employees and offer them meaningful work, growth opportunities, and work-life balance. What sets us apart from all other contractors is the sense of teamwork our employees feel – and the knowledge that outstanding effort is recognized and rewarded. The camaraderie we share emanates from Lunch & Learn sessions where we explore new ideas together, fun group activities ranging from escape rooms to miniature golf, and much, much more. If we’ve described you and your dream workplace, please apply and share in the many benefits and opportunities we offer.

Programmer

Responsibilities and Duties

• Design, develop, test, implement, and maintain software applications and program components supporting enterprise business and IT operations.
• Write, modify, debug, and optimize code in accordance with established development standards and best practices.
• Analyze functional and technical requirements and translate them into software solutions.
• Participate in all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), including requirements analysis, design, coding, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
• Develop and maintain web-based applications, desktop applications, APIs, scripts, and software integrations.
• Collaborate with project managers, business analysts, systems engineers, architects, and stakeholders to develop effective technical solutions.
• Perform software unit testing, integration testing, and defect resolution activities.
• Troubleshoot application issues and implement corrective actions to resolve defects and improve performance.
• Develop and maintain database queries, stored procedures, and related data processing components.
• Support application modernization and enhancement efforts to improve system functionality, maintainability, and user experience.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure quality, security, performance, and compliance with development standards.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, code documentation, release notes, and implementation guides.
• Assist with software deployment, release management, and production support activities.
• Support system integration efforts between applications, databases, third-party services, and enterprise platforms.
• Collaborate with testing teams and end users to support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities.
• Maintain source code repositories and support version control processes using approved tools.
• Support Agile, Scrum, DevOps, or hybrid development methodologies.
• Monitor application performance and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency and scalability.
• Ensure software solutions comply with organizational security requirements, accessibility standards, and industry best practices.
• Research and evaluate emerging technologies and development tools to support innovation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop and maintain software solutions supporting DHS and CISA mission requirements, including cybersecurity, risk management, compliance reporting, and enterprise service delivery capabilities.
• Support application integrations with federal systems, cybersecurity platforms, and mission-support applications.
• Assist in the development of automation capabilities that improve operational efficiency, reporting accuracy, and service delivery outcomes.
• Support modernization initiatives focused on secure, scalable, and resilient application development within Federal environments.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of four (4) years of software development experience.
• Experience developing, testing, deploying, and maintaining software applications and systems.
• Experience with relational databases, SQL development, and database design concepts.
• Knowledge of software development methodologies and Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) practices.
• Experience working with source control and version management tools such as Git, GitHub, GitLab, or Azure DevOps.
• Experience performing software testing, debugging, and troubleshooting activities.
• Familiarity with web services, REST APIs, and application integration concepts.
• Familiarity with Federal cybersecurity requirements and secure software development practices.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and/or Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) programs.
• Direct experience supporting DHS/CISA application development, modernization, and cybersecurity initiatives.
• Experience supporting Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM), FISMA reporting, vulnerability management, Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC), or enterprise service delivery functions.
• Familiarity with DHS and CISA operational environments, mission systems, and enterprise applications.
• Knowledge of federal cybersecurity frameworks and standards, including NIST RMF, NIST SP 800-53, FISMA, CDM, and Zero Trust principles.
• Experience supporting Federal Government IT programs or software development projects.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Familiarity with Agile development frameworks and DevOps practices.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes.
• Knowledge of secure coding practices and application security principles.
• Experience supporting application modernization or digital transformation initiatives.
• Familiarity with enterprise platforms such as ServiceNow, SharePoint, Microsoft Power Platform, RSA Archer, or Salesforce.
• Experience integrating applications with federal data sources, APIs, and enterprise reporting platforms.
• Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate, AWS Developer Associate, Security+, Certified Scrum Developer (CSD), or equivalent.

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