Software Developer

Jobtailor; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a junior software engineer to contribute to secure, mission‑critical applications used by federal law enforcement. You’ll learn to implement reliable software under supervision, ensuring compliance with federal security standards and supporting investigative workflows.

Under guidance from senior developers, you’ll grow in a DevSecOps environment, collaborating with forensic specialists and crypto experts to deliver features for case‑tracking, evidence processing, and

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of secure, mission‑critical applications used by federal law enforcement.
• Work under guidance of senior developers to implement reliable, maintainable software that complies with federal security standards.
• Collaborate with senior developers, forensic specialists, and crypto SMEs to build features and tools essential to the program’s mission.
• Gain hands‑on experience with modern development practices and design discussions.
• Follow disciplined engineering processes in DevSecOps pipelines to support investigators and analysts.

Skills

Software development

Secure coding

CI/CD pipelines

Clear communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

DevSecOps pipelines

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.
• This role is ideal for a junior engineer who enjoys learning, collaborating, and growing in a mission‑focused environment where your contributions directly support national‑security and law‑enforcement operations.

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.

Demonstrates foundational programming skills and familiarity with secure coding practices while contributing to the development of mission-critical applications. Collaborates effectively within a DevSecOps environment, ensuring compliance with federal security standards and supporting investigative workflows.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Software Development Experience
• Secure Coding
• CI/CD Pipelines
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science
• Clear Communication Skills

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Software Development
• Secure Coding
• CI/CD Pipelines
• Programming Fundamentals
• Debugging
• Testing
• Clean Code Practices
• Design Discussions
• Collaborative Engineering
• Attention to Detail

Soft Skills

• Clear Communication
• Collaboration
• Attention to Detail

Certifications & Qualifications

• Eligibility for Secret Clearance

Industry Keywords

• Federal Law Enforcement
• National Security
• Sensitive Data
• Investigative Workflows

Tools & Technologies

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