Software Developer

Jobtailor; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Chantilly, VA, is seeking a junior software developer to contribute to secure, mission-critical applications used by federal law enforcement, including case-tracking and evidence-processing tools.

Under the guidance of senior developers, you will learn secure coding, CI/CD, and DevSecOps practices, collaborating with forensic specialists and crypto SMEs to deliver reliable software that meets security standards.

Qualifications

• Software-development experience under supervision; applies common concepts.
• Bachelor’s degree in CS, SE, IT, or related field.
• Familiar with secure coding, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with sensitive data or investigative workflows is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication; high attention to detail.
• Eligibility for Secret clearance; DHS EOD suitability required.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to secure, mission-critical applications for federal law enforcement.
• Apply foundational programming skills under supervision.
• Collaborate with senior developers, forensic specialists, and crypto SMEs.
• Participate in design discussions, testing, and debugging.
• Operate within DevSecOps pipelines to deliver daily features for investigators.

Skills

Software development

Secure coding

CI/CD pipelines

Clear communication

Attention to detail

Sensitive data exposure

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/SE/IT

Tools

DevSecOps pipelines

Case-tracking systems

Evidence-processing tools

Investigative‑support platforms

Job description

• In this role, you will contribute to the development of secure, mission‑critical applications used by federal law enforcement, including case‑tracking systems, evidence‑processing tools, and investigative‑support platforms.
• Working under the guidance of senior developers, you’ll apply foundational programming skills and learn to implement reliable, maintainable software that complies with federal security standards.
• You will contribute as a key member of a collaborative engineering team, working closely with senior developers, forensic specialists, and crypto SMEs to build features and tools essential to the program’s mission.
• You will gain hands‑on experience with modern development practices—writing clean code, participating in design discussions, supporting testing and debugging, and learning how to build software that withstands demanding operational environments.
• You’ll follow disciplined engineering processes, work within DevSecOps pipelines, and help integrate new features and improvements used daily by investigators and analysts.

Requirements

• Software‑development experience, working under general supervision with knowledge of commonly used concepts and practices.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT, or related field
• Familiarity with software engineering fundamentals, secure coding, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Exposure to applications supporting sensitive data or investigative workflows beneficial.
• Clear communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong attention to detail
• Candidates must meet eligibility requirements for a Secret clearance. DHS Entry on Duty (EOD) suitability is required to begin support. Following EOD approval, candidates will be processed for, and must successfully obtain a Secret clearance.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates foundational programming skills and knowledge of secure coding practices while contributing to the development of mission‑critical applications. Familiarity with DevSecOps pipelines and the ability to communicate effectively in a collaborative engineering environment are essential.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Software Development Experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science
• Secure Coding Practices
• CI/CD Pipelines
• Secret Clearance Eligibility

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Programming Skills
• Software Engineering Fundamentals
• Clean Code Writing
• Testing and Debugging
• Application Development

Soft Skills

• Clear Communication Skills
• Attention to Detail

Industry Keywords

• Federal Security Standards
• Sensitive Data
• Investigative Workflows

Tools & Technologies

• DevSecOps Pipelines
• Case-Tracking Systems
• Evidence-Processing Tools
• Investigative‑Support Platforms