Senior Software Developer with Security Clearance

B/CORE; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 148,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Stipends

Referral Bonuses

Job summary

Bcore is seeking a Senior Software Developer in Springfield, VA, to design, develop, and test AI-enabled features across several software programs. You will integrate data streams, migrate cloud platforms, and build secure, scalable, mission-focused applications for the NGA customer mission.

The role requires active TS clearance with SCI eligibility, 8+ years' experience, and strong Python/Java/Scala skills, plus hands-on Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift, and Helm experience in a DevSecOps context.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or related field, or 6+ years IT experience.
• Strong programming experience with Python, Java and Scala.
• Experience with RESTful APIs, CI/CD pipelines and modern software delivery practices.
• Hands-on with Docker/containerization and microservices architectures.
• Experience with Generative AI, LLMs, and cloud-native deployments.

Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, evaluates, plans and tests AI features across multiple software programs.
• Integrate multiple data streams into customer systems.
• Migrate cloud platforms and develop AI features for ontology-based applications.
• Work within an agile scrum team and participate in ceremonies.
• Implement backlog requirements and help write user stories.
• Apply DevSecOps practices including secure coding and vulnerability remediation.

Skills

Python

Java

Scala

REST APIs

Git workflows

CI/CD pipelines

Docker

Kubernetes

DevSecOps

Cloud platforms

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science

Tools

OpenShift

Helm

Job description

Senior Software Developer

Springfield, VA Active TS (SCI eligibility) clearance and eligibility to obtain a CI poly At Bcore, our strength comes from how we deliver impact to the mission. Whether it’s architecting critical IT solutions, producing actionable intelligence, or developing cutting edge technology, we succeed because of the expertise, collaboration, and agility of our teams. Our Mission Services division combines enterprise IT, cloud solutions, DevSecOps, systems engineering, software development, and operational support. Bcore accelerates decisive advantage for warfighters and intelligence professionals by fusing human insight, rapid-fire engineering, precision-measured outcomes, and relentless grit into mission-ready solutions. Do you want to join a team that is building tailored technical solutions to modernize our government’s mission and our client’s business? Do you have a desire to change how people work? Are you interested in helping to protect our nation’s cyber interests? Join our growing team as a Senior Software Developer , supporting the NGA customer mission.

What you get to do every day: * Designs, develops, evaluates, plans and tests AI features across a few software programs and applications

• Integrate multiple data streams into customer system
• Complete Cloud platform migrations (between currently existing and available platforms)
• Develop AI features for existing Ontology-based software applications
• Creates sustainable software applications – work is estimated accurately, branching strategies are efficient, code repos are maintained, etc.
• Works as a member of an agile scrum team and participates in regular agile ceremonies applying scrum methodologies – daily stand up, planning, sprint reviews, demos, retrospectives.
• Implements requirements from the product backlog
• Assists in writing backlog requirements/user stories
• Utilizes a modern DevSecOps approach in building software applications
• Develop and modify applications, software, services, utilities, interfaces, and IT systems that support systems and analysts. Clearance Required: Active TS clearance (with SCI Eligibility) and eligibility to obtain CI Poly Education/Experience: * Requires Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, systems engineering or any related field/major, or 6 additional years of experience in information technology
• 8+ years of experience Required Skills: * Senior-level software development experience designing, developing, and maintaining secure, scalable, and mission-focused applications.
• Strong programming experience with Python, Java, and Scala.
• Experience developing and integrating RESTful APIs, Git-based workflows, automated unit/integration/system testing, CI/CD pipelines, and modern software delivery practices.
• Hands-on experience with Docker/containerization, microservice architectures, Helm, and development container environments.
• Experience developing applications using Generative AI technologies, including Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), Large Language Models (LLMs), and LLM-enabled workflows.
• Experience designing, deploying, and supporting cloud-native applications using AWS, OpenShift, and Kubernetes.
• Experience integrating, transforming, and managing data from multiple sources, organizations, and network environments.
• Experience deploying applications into new or complex network environments.
• Experience applying DevSecOps practices, including secure software development, code hardening, dependency/package updates, vulnerability remediation, and automated security scanning.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex software systems and collaborate across development, infrastructure, security, and mission teams.
• What is ideal? * Familiarity with data normalization, transformation, and visualization techniques.
• Familiarity with graph-based data models, data relationships, and advanced data structures.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments.
• Experience developing and presenting technical metrics, status reports, and project updates to internal leadership and external customers.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to mentor junior developers and contribute to team engineering practices.
• Intelligence Community Experience preferred

What you can expect from us * Recognizing great achievements do not go unnoticed by bcore through service anniversaries, spot awards, and employee referral bonuses

• * The expected salary range within the Washington, DC metropolitan area is: $148,000-$180,000. Final compensation is unique to each individual and will be determined based on factors such as experience, education, geographic location, and contractual requirements. This is not a guarantee. * Benefits include Health/Dental/Vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off, STD/LTD/Life Insurance/Voluntary Life Insurance, Stipends, Referral Bonuses, and more. BCore is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.