Senior Software Engineer

vTech Solution; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

vTech Solution is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead design, development, and maintenance of cloud-based data analytics applications for a federal defense environment. The role emphasizes DevSecOps integration, platform modernization, and RMF/STIG compliance.

You will collaborate with architects, data scientists, and DevSecOps engineers to deliver secure, scalable solutions using modern frameworks and cloud platforms.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of software engineering experience.
• 5+ years of cloud-native application development.
• Experience with DevSecOps, CI/CD, APIs, and data analytics platforms.
• Active Secret clearance preferred or eligible for clearance.
• Experience in US Navy, DoD, or Federal environments.
• Proficiency with .NET, Java, Python, or Node.js.
• Experience with REST API development and integration.
• Cloud development experience with Azure Government, AWS GovCloud, Cloud One, or similar.
• Knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes/OpenShift.
• Familiarity with Git-based source code repositories.
• Database development and integration with SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Understanding of SSDLC and Agile/Scrum methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software applications supporting the Data & Analytics Platform.
• Develop and enhance web-based applications, APIs, microservices, and data-driven solutions.
• Support Agile software development and DevSecOps methodologies.
• Integrate software solutions with cloud-hosted platforms, databases, ETL pipelines, and analytics tools.
• Collaborate with architects, data scientists, and DevSecOps engineers to implement platform enhancements.
• Develop reusable code, automation scripts, and deployment packages.
• Support CI/CD pipeline implementation and automated testing activities.
• Participate in code reviews and software quality assurance activities.
• Troubleshoot production issues and support operations and maintenance activities.
• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity requirements including RMF controls, STIG compliance, and secure coding practices.
• Prepare technical documentation, release notes, design artifacts, and software implementation documentation.
• Support technical demonstrations, platform modernization initiatives, and future capability enhancements.

Skills

Software engineering

Cloud-native development

DevSecOps CI/CD

REST API development

.NET

Java

Python

Node.js

Docker/Kubernetes

SSDLC & Agile/Scrum

SQL & NoSQL databases

Tools

Git

Job description

Job Summary

The Senior Software Engineer is a key technical contributor responsible for the design, development, enhancement, integration, testing, deployment, and maintenance of cloud-based software applications within a mission-critical data and analytics platform. This role supports DevSecOps integration, platform modernization, and ongoing operations to meet the needs of a federal defense environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software applications supporting the Data & Analytics Platform.
• Develop and enhance web-based applications, APIs, microservices, and data-driven solutions.
• Support Agile software development and DevSecOps methodologies.
• Integrate software solutions with cloud-hosted platforms, databases, ETL pipelines, and analytics tools.
• Collaborate with architects, data scientists, and DevSecOps engineers to implement platform enhancements.
• Develop reusable code, automation scripts, and deployment packages.
• Support CI/CD pipeline implementation and automated testing activities.
• Participate in code reviews and software quality assurance activities.
• Troubleshoot production issues and support operations and maintenance activities.
• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity requirements including RMF controls, STIG compliance, and secure coding practices.
• Prepare technical documentation, release notes, design artifacts, and software implementation documentation.
• Support technical demonstrations, platform modernization initiatives, and future capability enhancements.

Required Skills & Certifications

• 10+ years of software engineering experience.
• 5+ years of cloud-native application development experience.
• Experience with DevSecOps, CI/CD, APIs, and data analytics platforms.
• Strong demonstration and communication skills for technical presentations.
• Active Secret clearance preferred, or eligibility for clearance.
• Experience in US Navy, DoD, or Federal environments.
• Proficiency with modern software frameworks such as .NET, Java, Python, or Node.js.
• Experience with REST API development and integration.
• Cloud development experience with Azure Government, AWS GovCloud, Cloud One, or similar.
• Knowledge of container technologies like Docker and Kubernetes/OpenShift.
• Familiarity with Git-based source code repositories.
• Database development and integration skills with SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Understanding of secure software development lifecycle (SSDLC) and Agile/Scrum methodologies.

Preferred Skills & Certifications

• Department of Defense (DoD) software engineering experience.
• Experience supporting analytics, reporting, AI/ML, or data platform environments.
• Experience operating within RMF-controlled environments.
• Experience supporting enterprise modernization initiatives.

Special Considerations

• Must comply with cybersecurity policies including RMF controls and STIG compliance.
• May be required to participate in key personnel technical demonstrations.
• Work involves mission-critical defense-related software systems.

Scheduling

• Work schedule aligned with federal government and defense contracting standards.
• May require flexibility to support operations and maintenance activities.