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 seeks a Senior Software Developer in Springfield, VA, to advance mission-critical software for NGA. You will design, develop, and test AI-enabled features across multiple programs, integrate diverse data streams, and migrate cloud platforms.

Collaboration in an agile team, with DevSecOps practices, is essential. Qualifications include active TS clearance with SCI eligibility, a relevant bachelor's degree or 6+ years IT exp, and 8+ years of senior software development experience using

Qualifications

• Active TS clearance (with SCI Eligibility) and eligibility to obtain CI Poly.
• 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 in software development.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Develop AI features for existing Ontology-based software applications
• Creates sustainable software applications with efficient branching, maintained code repos
• Work as part of an agile Scrum team and participate in ceremonies
• Implement requirements from the product backlog
• Assist in writing backlog requirements/user stories
• Use a modern DevSecOps approach in building software applications
• Develop and modify applications, software, services, interfaces, and IT systems that support systems and analysts.

Skills

Python

Java

Scala

RESTful APIs

Git

Docker

Kubernetes

OpenShift

CI/CD

Generative AI

Agile/Scrum

Mentoring

Helm

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Git

CI/CD pipelines

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. Responsibilities 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. Qualifications 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
• You'll join a growing organization of passionate, top-shelf, IT engineering professionals with extensive experience in actively developing the technology revolution in the Intelligence community * 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.