Senior Software Developer & SME — National Impact

VTG Defense; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

VTG Defense is seeking a Software Developer, Expert/SME to contribute to intelligence community projects. You will design and develop software components, lead code reviews, and mentor junior developers in an agile setting. The role spans data integration, feature development, and reporting to stakeholders.

Candidates should have strong Python experience in Linux, Node.js familiarity, and deep SQL/PostgreSQL knowledge to support secure, auditable interfaces and APIs.

Qualifications

• Experience in Python in Linux environments.
• Strong SQL/PostgreSQL skills and data querying.
• Experience mentoring junior developers in projects.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop software components from requirements.
• Lead code reviews and assist in agile project processes.
• Mentor two to three junior developers and report to stakeholders.
• Develop web features for data entry, search, and retrieval.

Skills

Python

Linux

API development

Mentorship

SQL/PostgreSQL

Elasticsearch

Tools

Node.js

Elasticsearch

SQL

Job description

VTG Defense is seeking a Software Developer, Expert/SME to contribute to intelligence community projects. You will design and develop software components, lead code reviews, and mentor junior developers in an agile setting. The role spans data integration, feature development, and reporting to stakeholders.

Candidates should have strong Python experience in Linux, Node.js familiarity, and deep SQL/PostgreSQL knowledge to support secure, auditable interfaces and APIs.