Software Developer

FTI Defense - Frontier Technology Inc.; Norfolk (VA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

FTI Defense - Frontier Technology Inc. is seeking a self-directed software developer to support the Naval Safety Command in Norfolk, VA, with partial remote work and a DoD Secret clearance requirement.

You will design, develop, test, and maintain software systems, build data pipelines in a Databricks environment, and collaborate with data scientists and other developers to productionize features. Excellent communication and problem solving are essential.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizen and able to obtain a DoD Secret clearance (minimum).
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or related fields.
• 2+ years of active software development experience with Python, R, C#, or Angular.
• Familiar with PySpark for data transformation.
• Experience using Git for source control, including branch management, pull requests, and peer reviews.
• Experience building and maintaining data pipelines in the Databricks platform.
• Familiarity with writing automated test cases and quality checks.
• Strong communication skills for translating technical concepts.
• Ability to collaborate in hybrid teams with Data Scientists and other Developers.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, document, test, and debug new and existing software systems and/or applications.
• Develop and maintain pipelines in a Databricks environment.
• Analyze code to find causes of errors and revise programs as needed.
• Participate in full development life cycle including requirements analysis and design.
• Participate in software design meetings and analyze user needs to determine technical requirements.
• Identify and evaluate new technologies for implementation.
• Consult with end user to prototype, refine, test, and debug programs to meet customer needs.
• Write technical specifications based on conceptual design and stated business requirements.
• Support, maintain, and document software functionality.
• Support monthly product and detailed report generation.
• Provide support and input to dashboard design/development.

Skills

Python

R

C#

Angular

Databricks

PySpark

Git

Automated testing

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related fields

Tools

Git

Databricks

PySpark

Job description

Overview FTI Defense is looking for a self-directed and motivated individual to join our team as a software developer in support of the Naval Safety Command. The primary work location is at Naval Safety Command in Norfolk, VA with additional ability to perform some aspects of the position remotely. This position requires a DoD Secret clearance.

At FTI, we are united by one common mission; supporting those that protect our nation so they can make the best-informed decisions during critical moments when seconds count. We want you to bring your passion and expertise to contribute to that essential mission. We strive to incorporate our values to create a culture of collaboration and trust, where you can share your ideas and innovate. If you are inspired by making a positive impact through developing data driven solutions, FTI would appreciate the opportunity to learn more about you.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, document, test, and debug new and existing software systems and/or applications.
• Develop and maintain pipelines in a Databricks environment.
• Analyze code to find causes of errors and revise programs as needed.
• Participate in full development life cycle including requirements analysis and design.
• Participate in software design meetings and analyze user needs to determine technical requirements.
• Identify and evaluate new technologies for implementation.
• Consult with end user to prototype, refine, test, and debug programs to meet customer needs.
• Write technical specifications based on conceptual design and stated business requirements.
• Support, maintain, and document software functionality.
• Support monthly product and detailed report generation.
• Provide support and input to dashboard design/development.

Education/Qualifications Required:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen and be able to obtain a DoD Secret clearance (minimum).
• Bachelor’s degree (minimum) in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or related fields
• 2+ years of active, hands‑on software development experience with languages such as Python, R, C#, or Angular.
• Familiar with utilizing PySpark for data transformation.
• Current experience using Git for source control, including branch management, pull requests, and mandatory peer code reviews.
• Current experience building and maintaining data pipelines in the Databricks platform.
• Familiarity with writing automated test cases and implementing quality checks
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for business stakeholders.
• Ability to collaborate in hybrid teams, working alongside Data Scientists to productionize models and other Software Developers to integrate features.

Preferred

• Ability to write modular Python functions, classes, and packages
• Proven track record of applying automated testing (unit/integration tests) and code quality/linting tools to ensure robust, production‑ready software.
• Experience working in an Agile/Scrum team, with active ownership of user stories, writing technical specifications, estimating story points, and participating in peer reviews.
• Experience building and maintaining Qlik Dashboards.
• Practical application of data management principles, ensuring data availability, integrity, and security across production pipelines
• Comfortable directly supporting, collaborating with, and presenting technical solutions to customers.