Software and Database Developer IV

Attainx Inc; Herndon (VA); Hybrid; USD 132,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

AttainX, Inc. seeks a Software and Database Developer IV to support DHS CISA IRME. This senior role provides software and database expertise for system assessment, requirements definition, and modernization planning.

You will evaluate code, data flows, and constraints to translate mission needs into feasible software capabilities. Responsibilities include reviewing existing applications, designing secure APIs, and guiding modernization efforts with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, information systems, or related field preferred; equivalent education, training and experience considered.
• 7+ years in database administration including maintenance, performance optimization, backup/recovery, security, and data governance.
• Senior-level experience delivering complex software and database solutions independently.
• Experience developing secure APIs, microservices, cloud apps, and enterprise integrations.
• Experience with data processing, ETL, relational or other repositories, and query/app performance optimization.
• Experience with version control, code review, automated pipelines, and testing (unit/integration).
• Knowledge of secure coding, access controls, vulnerability remediation, and controlled releases.
• Federal applications, risk modeling, geospatial processing, and AI/ML integration experience preferred.
• Database administration certification relevant to supported environment highly preferred.
• Must be a US Citizen for DHS CISA IRME Public Trust clearance.

Responsibilities

• Inventory existing software, cloud components, databases, APIs, data flows, and integrations with project teams.
• Review code, data processing logic, and dependencies to identify modernization needs.
• Investigate performance bottlenecks, defects, and security concerns; document findings and impacts.
• Participate in stakeholder interviews to clarify requirements and software capabilities.
• Assess feasibility of features, API integration, cloud changes, and reuse of analytics capabilities.
• Prepare technical options, effort estimates, cost-benefit inputs, and risk assessments for modernization.
• Support phased modernization roadmap with milestones and measurable success criteria.
• Maintain traceability between user needs and technical solutions for Government review.
• Prepare technical documentation, demonstrations, briefing inputs, and project status reports.
• Document existing software behavior and procedures; support transition and continuous services.

Skills

Database administration

Software development

API design

Cloud applications

ETL processing

Version control

Secure coding

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS or related field

Tools

SQL Server

Azure

Oracle

Git

Job description

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Software and Database Developer IV

Full Time Professional Arlington, VA, US

Salary Range: $132,000.00 To $145,000.00 Annually

Job Title: Software and Database Developer IV

Location: Remote/Hybrid - DHS CISA and authorized contractor facilities — 4200 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22203 and 4601 N. Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203. Telework only with Government approval.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday.

Security Requirements: Tier 4 background investigation required; must obtain and maintain a favorable DHS/CISA IRME suitability/fitness determination/public trust and required facility and system access.

Work Authorization: U.S. citizenship required for DHS IT system access. Must be authorized to work in the United States.

AttainX is seeking a Software and Database Developer IV to support the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Infrastructure and Risk Modeling Environment (IRME). This senior role provides software and database expertise for system assessment, requirements definition, and modernization planning. The developer evaluates existing code, integrations, data flows, and technical constraints and helps translate mission needs into feasible software capabilities.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, information systems, or a related field is preferred; equivalent education, training, and relevant experience will be considered.
• A minimum of 7+ years of experience in database administration, including database maintenance, performance optimization, backup and recovery, security, and data governance.
• Senior-level experience independently delivering complex software and database solutions.
• Experience developing secure APIs, microservices, cloud applications, and enterprise integrations.
• Experience with data processing, ETL, relational or other repositories, and query or application performance optimization.
• Experience with version control, code review, automated pipelines, and unit, integration, and regression testing.
• Knowledge of secure coding, access controls, vulnerability remediation, and controlled releases.
• Federal applications, risk modeling, geospatial processing, and approved AI/ML integration experience are preferred.
• A database administration certification relevant to the supported environment, such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate or Oracle Database Administration Certified Professional, is highly preferred.
• Must be a US Citizen able to obtain and maintain a DHS CISA IRME Public Trust clearance.

Job Duties:

• Inventory existing software, cloud components, databases, APIs, data flows, and integrations with the project and architecture teams.
• Review existing application code, data processing logic, and dependencies to identify technical debt and modernization needs.
• Investigate performance bottlenecks, defects, and security concerns; document findings, business impacts, and potential corrective approaches.
• Participate in stakeholder interviews and working sessions to clarify functional requirements and candidate software capabilities.
• Assess feasibility of proposed features, application refactoring, API integration, cloud changes, and reuse of existing analytical capabilities.
• Prepare technical options, effort and resource estimates, cost-benefit inputs, and risk assessments for modernization planning.
• Support the phased modernization roadmap, milestone decisions, task sequencing, and measurable success criteria.
• Maintain traceability between user needs, proposed technical solutions, dependencies, and acceptance criteria with the Requirements Analyst.
• Prepare technical documentation, demonstrations, briefing inputs, and project status information for Government review.
• Document existing software behavior, development processes, system changes, and troubleshooting knowledge; support transition and continuous services.

Non-Essential Functions:

Other related duties as assigned.

About Us

AttainX, Inc. delivers technology solutions, software products, and professional services to Federal Government customers. Our people are central to achieving our customers’ missions. We support quality, collaboration, and employee growth through teamwork and professional development.

We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefits packages, including paid vacation, medical, dental, and vision insurance, a matching 401(k) plan, tuition/training reimbursement, and long- and short-term disability coverage, subject to plan terms and eligibility.

EEO Commitment

AttainX is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to a workplace free from discrimination. We provide equal opportunity to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Accommodations

Applicants and employees who need a reasonable accommodation for the application process or to perform essential job functions may contact Human Resources.

Physical Demands

This position primarily involves computer-based work, reviewing technical materials, and communicating with team members and stakeholders. Essential functions may be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

Work is performed at DHS CISA offices in Arlington, Virginia, and authorized contractor facilities. Telework is situational, requires Government approval, and may be revoked. Office noise is generally moderate. General work hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday, excluding Federal holidays, with core availability from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Occasional work outside normal hours, including weekends or holidays, may be required for crisis response or critical IT issues.