Senior COTS Developer (Active TS Clearance/SCI w/CI Poly Required)

A&M Technologies, Inc.; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Referral bonuses

401(k) match

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

A&M Technologies, Inc. in Herndon, VA is seeking a Senior COTS Developer with an active Top Secret clearance. You will design, develop, and maintain COTS-based applications and interfaces, supporting HR, Financials, and CRM data systems, while driving modernization and ensuring data integrity across platforms.

The role requires strong Java, Python, JavaScript, SQL skills, and experience with data conversions. A comprehensive benefits package and competitive salary are offered.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and polygraph capability.
• 10+ years of experience with COTS development tools supporting system integration and APIs.
• Proficiency in Java, Python, JavaScript, and SQL with complex queries.
• Experience with data conversions and migrations in COTS platforms.
• Working knowledge of HTML.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain application programs and interfaces within the COTS suite.
• Support daily operations across HR, Financials, and CRM data systems.
• Utilize BI and integration components to drive modernization and enhancements.
• Develop and connect APIs to external systems.
• Coordinate requirements and ensure alignment with business and technical goals.

Skills

Java

Python

JavaScript

SQL

HTML

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT

Tools

APIs

Job description

A&M Technologies, Inc. (A&M) is a minority-owned small business established in 2014, specializing in providing expert Federal IT support and management services. Our comprehensive offerings include systems integration, IT security, continuity of business operations support, IT infrastructure planning, enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems support, business process automation, cloud migration, software engineering, systems engineering, and IT project management.

At A&M, we take pride in our diverse and high-performing team. With unwavering dedication and commitment to our customers' success, our practitioners bring unparalleled expertise to every project. Through our collaborative "one-team" approach and technical prowess, we excel in assisting our clients in overcoming their most complex IT challenges.

We are seeking an experienced Senior COTS Developer to join our team. This position is located in Herndon, VA and requires an Active Top Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain/maintain SCI and polygraph.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain application programs, components, and interfaces within the COTS software suite
• Support daily business operations across software systems, including Human Resources (HR), Financials, and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) data systems
• Leverage COTS software development and reporting tools to drive modernization efforts and system enhancements, identify and resolve defects, and provide Tier 3 support
• Write and optimize SQL queries to extract data from databases and generate actionable reports
• Collaborate on Business Intelligence (BI) and integration components within the software ecosystem
• Support system integration and API development to connect COTS applications with external systems
• Perform platform customization, database and query management, and configuration control
• Support data conversion and migration activities, ensuring data integrity and accuracy throughout the process
• Coordinate with program stakeholders to ensure development efforts align with business and technical requirements

Required Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance, with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI eligibility and successfully pass a polygraph
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; alternatively, 4 additional years of relevant experience (beyond the 5 years required below) may be substituted in lieu of a degree
• 10+ years of experience with COTS development tools supporting system integration and APIs, platform customization, database and query management, and configuration control
• Proficiency in Java, Python, JavaScript, and SQL, with hands‑on experience writing complex queries against relational databases
• Demonstrated experience with data conversions and migrations within or between COTS platforms
• Working proficiency in HTML

Compensation & Benefits Highlights

• Target Salary Range: $170,000 - $215,000
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Employee referral bonuses of up to $10,000 for eligible hires
• Additional bonus opportunities for exceptional performance and contributions to business development and company growth

Health & Wellness

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and eligible dependents
• Deductible reimbursement of up to $1,000 for employee‑only coverage and up to $2,000 for family coverage upon meeting plan deductibles

Income Protection

• 100% company‑paid short‑term disability insurance
• 100% company‑paid long‑term disability insurance
• 100% company‑paid accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• Company‑paid life insurance coverage up to $150,000

Retirement

• 401(k) plan with immediate vesting upon eligibility. Employees become eligible after six months of service
• Pre‑tax and Roth contribution options available
• Company Match: A&M provides a dollar‑for‑dollar match on employee contributions up to 6% of eligible compensation
• Non‑Elective Contribution (NEC): A&M provides an additional 6% company contribution to all eligible participants, regardless of employee contributions

Paid Time Off

• Up to 18 days of flexible paid time off (PTO)
• Additional PTO awarded based on years of service: +2 days after 3 years, +4 days after 6 years, and +7 days after 10 years
• 10 paid holidays annually, including up to four floating holidays

Work-Life Balance

• Flexible work schedules, including flex time and compressed work schedules, based on contract and project requirements