Software and Database Developer IV

ATTAINX INC; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Medical insurance

Dental insurance and vision

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Disability coverage

Job summary

AttainX, Inc. seeks a Software and Database Developer IV to maintain and enhance OBP mission applications and cloud integrations. The role involves preventive, corrective, and perfective software maintenance, supporting secure releases and ongoing modernization.

Requirements include 7+ years of related development experience, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and strong cloud/SaaS/SQL capabilities; DHS background clearance is required. Remote work within the United States is approved.

Qualifications

• At least seven (7) years of related software development experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, information systems, or equivalent experience.
• Experience with front-end, back-end, API, and database components.
• Experience with cloud-hosted applications, SaaS integrations, SQL, version control, and CI/CD workflows.
• Knowledge of secure coding, automated testing, vulnerability remediation, release management, and configuration controls.
• Ability to investigate production defects, assess change impacts, maintain technical documentation, and collaborate with operations and security teams.
• AWS Certified Developer - Associate or comparable cloud certification preferred.
• Ability to satisfy Government background investigation, system access, and NDA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance across front-end, back-end, integration, and database components.
• Troubleshoot production defects and legacy integrations; implement emergency fixes.
• Develop and deploy upgrades, security updates, and application changes.
• remediate software vulnerabilities within DHS guidance and policies.
• Use secure coding, automated testing, and CI/CD workflows to validate changes and releases.
• Maintain configuration records and baselines; align with DHS TRM approvals.
• Monitor services and optimize cloud resource use for changing demand.
• Support required documentation, monthly scan remediation, data protection, and change QA.
• Maintain technical docs, SOPs, change histories, and operation knowledge bases.
• Coordinate deployments, incident resolution, and knowledge transfer with CISA TOC.

Skills

Full-stack development

Cloud-hosted apps

SaaS integrations

SQL

Version control

CI/CD

Secure coding

Automated testing

Release management

Documentation

AWS Dev Associate

Background clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/SE or equivalent

Job description

Job Title

Software and Database Developer IV

Location

Remote - DHS CISA Office of Bombing Prevention; approved work location within the 50 United States or the District of Columbia.

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday

Security Requirements

Must successfully complete the required DHS/CISA OBP Public Trust background investigation, obtain and maintain a favorable DHS suitability/fitness determination (Public Trust), and maintain required system access.

Work Authorization

Must be authorized to work in the United States and meet DHS/CISA personnel and system access requirements.

About the Role

AttainX is seeking a Software and Database Developer IV to maintain and enhance OBP mission applications and their cloud integrations. This role performs corrective, preventive, and perfective software maintenance while supporting secure releases and continuous modernization.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• At least seven (7) years of related software development experience, including full-stack application development and application maintenance.
• A bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, information systems, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience developing and troubleshooting front-end, back-end, API, and database components using languages and frameworks appropriate to the supported platform.
• Experience with cloud-hosted applications, SaaS integrations, SQL, version control, and CI/CD workflows.
• Knowledge of secure coding, automated testing, vulnerability remediation, release management, and configuration controls.
• Ability to investigate production defects, assess change impacts, maintain technical documentation, and collaborate with operations and security teams.
• AWS Certified Developer - Associate or a comparable cloud development certification relevant to the supported environment is preferred.
• Ability to satisfy required Government background investigation, system access, nondisclosure, and sensitive-information protection requirements.

Job Duties

• Perform corrective, preventive, and perfective application maintenance across front-end, back-end, integration, and database components.
• Troubleshoot production defects and legacy integration failures; implement emergency fixes and coordinated corrective actions.
• Develop and deploy approved upgrades, enhancements, security updates, and application modifications.
• Remediate critical and high software vulnerabilities within timelines prescribed by CISA security guidance and policies.
• Use secure coding, automated testing, and approved CI/CD workflows to validate changes and support reliable releases.
• Maintain configuration records and software baselines; ensure application software aligns with DHS Technology Reference Model approvals.
• Monitor application services, investigate performance issues, and optimize application behavior and cloud resource use for changing demand.
• Support Authority to Operate documentation, monthly scan remediation, data protection, and configuration management quality assurance.
• Maintain technical documentation, SOPs, concepts of operations, change histories, and operational knowledge repositories.
• Coordinate deployments, alerting, service-level expectations, incident resolution, and user-support knowledge transfer with the CISA Technology Operations Center; support approved changes outside normal hours.

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.

Benefits

• 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 project and technical materials, and communicating with team members and stakeholders. Essential functions may be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

Work Environment

Work is performed remotely from an approved personal residence or corporate telecommuting site within the 50 United States or the District of Columbia. The workspace must provide reliable connectivity and protect sensitive Government information and Government-furnished equipment. Work hours are generally between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays, with an eight-hour workday and required availability from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Occasional work outside normal hours, including weekends and holidays, may be required for critical issues, emergency response, or approved changes. Office noise is generally moderate. Remote work remains subject to Government approval and access requirements.