Senior Software Developer with Security Clearance

PingWind; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 Federal Holidays

PTO accrual

Parental Leave

Dental and Vision Insurance

401k plan

Job summary

PingWind, Inc. is seeking a Senior Software Developer for multiple locations with upcoming remote work. The role focuses on designing, developing, testing, and maintaining high-quality software applications, with leadership responsibilities and mentorship for junior developers.

The candidate will contribute to architecture decisions, ensure secure coding practices, and collaborate across cross-functional teams to deliver scalable and reliable solutions that meet federal contracting requirements.

Qualifications

• Top Secret clearance required.
• DoD 8140 certifications required.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Information Systems, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of professional software development experience.
• Proven track record of leading development on enterprise or mission-critical apps.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain software applications.
• Translate requirements into scalable software solutions.
• Apply secure coding standards and best practices.
• Provide guidance and code reviews to junior/mid-level developers.
• Lead complex projects and ensure quality standards.
• Collaborate with architects and PMs on technical direction.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and sprints.
• Partner with QA, DevOps, and systems engineering teams.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps processes.
• Integrate components and third-party apps into systems.
• Optimize for performance and maintainability.
• Troubleshoot complex defects and performance issues.
• Maintain technical documentation and API docs.
• Ensure compliance with security and data protection policies.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Secure coding

Agile/Scrum

CI/CD

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/SE

Job description

Senior Software Developer – Multiple Locations, Upcoming Work – FT. Meade / Full-Time / Remote

Position Description

PingWind is seeking a highly qualified and experienced Senior Software Developer responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining high-quality software applications. This role requires advanced programming expertise, leadership in technical problem‑solving, and the ability to collaborate with cross‑functional teams. The Senior Software Developer provides mentorship to junior developers, contributes to software architecture decisions, and ensures that solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with business or mission requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain software applications in alignment with organizational needs.
• Translate business and technical requirements into scalable and efficient software solutions.
• Apply secure coding standards and industry best practices throughout the development lifecycle.
• Provide technical guidance, code reviews, and mentorship to junior and mid-level developers.
• Lead development efforts on complex projects and ensure adherence to coding and quality standards.
• Collaborate with architects and project managers to shape technical direction.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies, contributing to sprint planning, backlog refinement, and daily stand‑ups.
• Partner with QA, DevOps, and systems engineering teams to deliver reliable and maintainable solutions.
• Contribute to continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) processes and DevOps pipelines.
• Integrate software components and third‑party applications into existing systems.
• Optimize applications for performance, scalability, and maintainability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex software defects and performance issues.
• Write and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including design specifications, API documentation, and user guides.
• Ensure compliance with security requirements, data protection policies, and coding standards.
• Support audits, testing, and certification efforts when required.

Required Qualifications

• Required Clearance: Top Secret
• Certifications: DoD 8140 certifications Required
• Required Education: Bachelor’s degree Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Required Experience: Minimum of 8 years of professional software development experience.
• DoD 8140 Certification
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
• Proven track record of leading development efforts on enterprise or mission‑critical applications.

About PingWind

About PingWind PingWind is focused on delivering outstanding services to the federal government. We have extensive experience in the fields of cybersecurity, development, IT infrastructure, supply chain management and other professional services such as system design and continuous improvement. PingWind is a VA CVE certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) with offices in Washington DC and Northern Virginia. www.PingWind.com

Benefits

• Eleven Federal Holidays
• Paid Time Off accrued each pay period
• Parental Leave
• Three medical plan choices with generous employer contribution
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• 401k with competitive matching and vesting schedule
• Continuing education assistance
• Short Term / Long Term Disability & Life Insurance
• Medical, Dependent Care and Commuter Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness benefits include Calm Health app and WellHub gym subsidy (formerly GymPass)
• 529 College Savings Plan
• Legal Insurance
• Veterans are encouraged to apply PingWind, Inc. does not discriminate in employment opportunities, terms, and conditions of employment, or practices on the basis of race, age, gender, religious or political beliefs, national origin or heritage, disability, sexual orientation, or any characteristic protected by law.
• We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.