Senior Software Engineer — Lead Mission-Critical DevSecOps

PEMCCO

Washington (District of Columbia)

On-site

USD 142,334 - 234,853

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Additional company-sponsored benefits

Job summary

PEMCCO is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to provide technical leadership in the design, development, integration, testing, and sustainment of software applications and systems supporting critical government operations. The role emphasizes secure, scalable, and high-performing solutions, with opportunities to mentor teams and influence technical strategy.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in software engineering, architecture, cloud computing, DevSecOps, Agile development, and

Qualifications

Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, Information Technology, Mathematics, or a related technical discipline.
Ten (10) years of experience in software engineering, software development, application development, systems development, or a related technical field.
Advanced knowledge of software engineering principles, practices, and methodologies.
Knowledge of software development lifecycle processes and industry best practices.
Knowledge of software architecture, design patterns, and application integration concepts.
Knowledge of software testing, quality assurance, and debugging techniques.
Ability to analyze complex technical requirements and develop effective software solutions.
Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex software defects and performance issues.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to communicate technical information effectively to technical and non-technical audiences.
Ability to lead technical efforts and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
Ability to develop, review, and maintain technical documentation and software artifacts.
Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance if required.

Responsibilities

Lead the design, development, testing, implementation, and maintenance of software applications and systems.
Analyze user, system, and business requirements and develop software solutions that support operational objectives.
Develop software architectures, system designs, and technical approaches for complex development efforts.
Perform coding, debugging, testing, and troubleshooting activities throughout the software development lifecycle.
Support software integration, verification, validation, and deployment activities.
Evaluate software performance and recommend enhancements to improve efficiency, reliability, maintainability, and scalability.
Ensure software solutions comply with applicable standards, security requirements, and industry best practices.
Participate in code reviews, design reviews, and technical assessments.
Develop and maintain software documentation, technical specifications, and engineering artifacts.
Coordinate with engineers, system administrators, analysts, cybersecurity personnel, and stakeholders to support project objectives.
Support configuration management, version control, and software release activities.
Analyze and resolve complex software defects and technical issues.
Research and evaluate emerging technologies and development methodologies.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior software engineers and developers.