Senior Software Developer

Socket.dev; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Training & development

Vision insurance

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a Senior Software Developer in Springfield, VA, to design, build, and scale mission-focused applications. You will lead Generative AI workflows, data pipelines, and cloud-native DevSecOps within an Agile Scrum environment.

Requirements include an active TS/SCI clearance, U.S. citizenship, 8+ years of software engineering experience (or 14+ years in IT without a degree), and a B.S. in a related field. Proficiency in Python, Java, and Scala is expected.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• 8+ years of software engineering experience (or 14+ years in IT in lieu of a degree).
• B.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and scale mission-focused applications.
• Lead integration of Generative AI workflows, data pipelines, and cloud-native DevSecOps architectures.
• Design and deploy Generative AI features (LLMs, RAG, ontology-based applications) and integrate multi-stream data pipelines.
• Lead cloud platform migrations (AWS, OpenShift, Kubernetes), implement microservices with Docker/Helm, and ensure secure deployment.

Skills

Python

Java

Scala

DevOps

Cloud computing

Agile/Scrum

Troubleshooting

Education

B.S. in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes/OpenShift

AWS

Git

CI/CD

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

Senior Software Developer

Location:

Springfield, VA

Clearance Required:

Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI)

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Software Developer with deep AI expertise to design, build, and scale mission-focused applications. In this role, you will lead the integration of Generative AI workflows, data pipelines, and cloud-native DevSecOps architectures within an Agile Scrum environment.

Key Responsibilities

• AI & Feature Engineering: Design and deploy Generative AI features (LLMs, RAG, ontology-based applications) and integrate multi-stream data pipelines.
• Cloud & Modern Infrastructure: Lead cloud platform migrations (AWS, OpenShift, Kubernetes), implement microservices with Docker/Helm, and ensure secure deployment across complex networks.
• Full-Lifecycle Development: Maintain robust CI/CD pipelines, practice DevSecOps (code hardening, vulnerability remediation, automated testing), and write clean, maintainable code using Python, Java, or Scala.
• Agile Execution & Leadership: Active participation in Scrum ceremonies, refine user stories, maintain repositories, and mentor junior developers.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship.
• Experience: 8+ years of software engineering experience (or 14+ years in IT in lieu of a degree).
• Education: B.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field.
• Core Languages: Strong hands‑on proficiency with Python, Java, and Scala.
• AI & Data: Direct experience building LLM-enabled workflows, RAG systems, RESTful APIs, and managing complex data transformations.
• DevOps & Cloud: Demonstrated experience with Docker, Kubernetes/OpenShift, AWS, Git workflows, CI/CD, and DevSecOps security scanning.
• Collaboration: Strong troubleshooting skills with a track record of cross‑functional team collaboration and technical communication.

Desired

• Experience with graph‑based data models, ontologies, and data visualization.
• Proven experience presenting technical metrics to stakeholders and mentoring junior engineers.