Senior Software Developer

The Employee Connect; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Health benefits

Tuition support

Long-term defense programs

Job summary

The Employee Connect is seeking a Senior Software Developer in the Washington, DC area to design, develop, and test mission software for government customers. This role emphasizes ownership from requirements to release and collaboration across teams in a hybrid work environment.

You will work on long-term defense programs, focus on reliability and security, and mentor junior developers while delivering high-quality software across the full development lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or related field.
• Several years of professional software development experience.
• Proficiency in languages such as C#, Java, Python, or C++.
• Experience with relational databases and web application development.
• Familiarity with Agile methods and version control such as Git.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test software applications supporting defense customers.
• Translate customer requirements into technical designs and working features.
• Write clean, maintainable code and participate in peer code reviews.
• Integrate software with databases, services, and external systems.
• Troubleshoot defects and improve performance and reliability.
• Document designs, interfaces, and release procedures.
• Mentor junior developers and contribute to team best practices.

Skills

C#

Java

Python

C++

Relational DBs

Web apps

Agile methods

Git

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/related field

Tools

Angular

React

DevSecOps tooling

Job description

Senior Software Developer

Location: Washington, DC area (worksite in California, MD) (Hybrid)

Shift/Schedule: Full-time, hybrid schedule with regular onsite days

Pay/Compensation: $90,220 – $145,000 per year

About the Role

An established engineering and technology services firm supporting defense programs is hiring a Senior Software Developer. This developer will design and build mission software used by government customers, working across the full development lifecycle. The company offers stable long-term programs, technical ownership, and a hybrid schedule.

The ideal candidate is a well-rounded developer who enjoys owning features from requirements through release and supporting mission-critical government customers. You write maintainable code, communicate clearly with engineers and stakeholders, and take pride in helping junior teammates grow. You are comfortable working on long-term programs where reliability and security matter every day. You enjoy learning new technologies and bring a steady, collaborative approach to solving difficult technical problems with your team.

This is a permanent, direct-hire opportunity presented by The Employee Connect. Qualified candidates will be contacted promptly to review the role, answer questions, and discuss next steps in the interview process.

Core Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test software applications supporting defense customers
• Translate customer requirements into technical designs and working features
• Write clean, maintainable code and participate in peer code reviews
• Integrate software with databases, services, and external systems
• Troubleshoot defects and improve performance and reliability
• Document designs, interfaces, and release procedures
• Mentor junior developers and contribute to team best practices

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or related field
• Several years of professional software development experience
• Proficiency in languages such as C#, Java, Python, or C++
• Experience with relational databases and web application development
• Familiarity with Agile methods and version control such as Git
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Active DoD security clearance
• Experience supporting Navy or other DoD programs
• Cloud, container, or DevSecOps experience
• Front-end framework experience such as Angular or React
• Security+ or similar DoD 8570 certification

Benefits & Pay

• Pay: $90,220 – $145,000 per year
• Competitive annual salary based on experience
• Hybrid schedule with a mix of remote and onsite days
• Comprehensive health, retirement, and paid time off benefits through the employer
• Long-term, stable defense programs
• Tuition and training support for technical growth

Screening Questions

1. How many years of professional software development experience do you have, and in which languages?
2. Do you currently hold a DoD security clearance, and at what level?
3. Describe a complex feature or system you designed and delivered end to end.