Software Developer

Arena Technical Resources, LLC (ATR); Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Arena Technical Resources, LLC (ATR) seeks a Software Developer in Springfield, VA to design, develop, and test AI-enabled features across several software programs. The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance and willingness to obtain a CI Polygraph.

You will work in an agile scrum team, integrate data streams, migrate cloud platforms, and build secure, scalable applications using Python/Java/Scala, RESTful APIs, Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS/OpenShift.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience.
• Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/IT or 3 additional years of IT experience.
• Senior-level software development experience designing, developing, and maintaining secure, scalable applications.
• Strong programming experience with Python, Java, and/or Scala.
• Experience developing and integrating RESTful APIs, Git-based workflows, automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and modern delivery practices.
• Hands-on experience with Docker/containerization, microservice architectures, Helm, and development container environments.
• Experience with Generative AI tech (RAG, LLMs) and LLM-enabled workflows.
• Experience deploying cloud-native apps using AWS, OpenShift, and Kubernetes.
• Experience integrating and managing data from multiple sources and networks.
• Experience applying DevSecOps practices and secure software development.

Responsibilities

• Integrate multiple data streams into customer system.
• Migrate cloud platforms between existing and new platforms.
• Develop AI features for Ontology-based software applications.
• Create sustainable software with efficient branching and maintained repos.
• Work as part of an Agile Scrum team and participate in ceremonies.
• Implement requirements from the product backlog.
• Assist in writing backlog requirements/user stories.
• Utilize a modern DevSecOps approach in building software applications.
• Develop and modify applications, services, and IT systems supporting analysts.

Skills

5+ years of experience

Python

Java

Scala

REST APIs

CI/CD pipelines

DevSecOps

Cloud architecture

Git

Docker

Kubernetes

OpenShift

Helm

LLMs

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/IT

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

OpenShift

Helm

Git

Job description

Job Title: Software Developer

Job Location: Springfield, VA

Compensation: $170,000 - $175,000

Eligibility/Clearance: Candidate must possess an active TS/SCI clearance and be willing to obtain a CI Polygraph

Job Description

Designs, develops, evaluates, plans and tests AI features across a few software programs and applications

Job Duties

• Integrate multiple data streams into customer system
• Complete Cloud platform migrations (between currently existing and available platforms)
• Develop AI features for existing Ontology-based software applications
• Creates sustainable software applications – work is estimated accurately, branching strategies are efficient, code repos are maintained, etc.
• Works as a member of an agile scrum team and participates in regular agile ceremonies applying scrum methodologies – daily stand up, planning, sprint reviews, demos, retrospectives.
• Implements requirements from the product backlog
• Assists in writing backlog requirements/user stories
• Utilizes a modern DevSecOps approach in building software applications
• Develop and modify applications, software, services, utilities, interfaces, and IT systems that support systems and analysts.

Skills/Qualifications

Required

• 5+ years of experience
• Bachelor's Degree in computer science, computer engineering, systems engineering or any related field/major, or 3 additional years of experience in information technology.
• Senior-level software development experience designing, developing, and maintaining secure, scalable, and mission-focused applications.
• Strong programming experience with Python, Java, and/or Scala.
• Experience developing and integrating RESTful APIs, Git-based workflows, automated unit/integration/system testing, CI/CD pipelines, and modern software delivery practices.
• Hands‑on experience with Docker/containerization, microservice architectures, Helm, and development container environments.
• Experience developing applications using Generative AI technologies, including Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), Large Language Models (LLMs), and LLM-enabled workflows.
• Experience designing, deploying, and supporting cloud‑native applications using AWS, OpenShift, and Kubernetes.
• Experience integrating, transforming, and managing data from multiple sources, organizations, and network environments.
• Experience deploying applications into new or complex network environments.
• Experience applying DevSecOps practices, including secure software development, code hardening, dependency/package updates, vulnerability remediation, and automated security scanning.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex software systems and collaborate across development, infrastructure, security, and mission teams.

Desired

• Familiarity with data normalization, transformation, and visualization techniques.
• Familiarity with graph-based data models, data relationships, and advanced data structures.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments.
• Experience developing and presenting technical metrics, status reports, and project updates to internal leadership and external customers.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to mentor junior developers and contribute to team engineering practices.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related technical field (or equivalent experience).

ATR is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) who will provide equal employment opportunity to employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, veteran status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family structure, genetic information, or mental or physical disability