Software Developer

Redhorsecorp; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Redhorse Corporation is seeking a Software Developer / SME to join a high-performing Agile team supporting the FBI’s vetting systems. You will lead SDLC activities, design scalable microservices, and ensure security and resilience in Top Secret environments.

You will mentor staff, perform peer reviews, and collaborate with architects to define technical strategies that align with enterprise goals while delivering reliable, scalable solutions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software development experience.
• Experience delivering scalable microservices.
• Security clearance and work in Top Secret environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable microservices.
• Lead the SDLC from requirements to deployment.
• Apply TDD and BDD to ensure high-quality code.
• Architect containerized apps in Docker and Kubernetes.
• Provide technical leadership and peer reviews.
• Collaborate with system architects to align with enterprise goals.
• Deploy and troubleshoot applications in Top Secret environments.

Skills

C#, Java, Python

Microservices

TDD/BDD

Mentorship

Agile development

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

About the Organization

Now is a great time to join Redhorse Corporation. We are a solution-driven company delivering data insights and technology solutions to customers with missions critical to U.S. national interests. We’re looking for thoughtful, skilled professionals who thrive as trusted partners building technology-agnostic solutions and want to apply their talents supporting customers with difficult and important mission sets.

About the Role

Redhorse transforms the way government uses data and technology. To support this mission, we are seeking a Software Developer / Subject Matter Expert to join a high-performing Agile team dedicated to the FBI’s mission‑critical vetting systems. In this role, you will be a key contributor to an ecosystem of over 30 microservices, participating in the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) from user story creation to final deployment in Top Secret production environments. As a Subject Matter Expert (SME), you will serve as a technical lead for development staff, collaborating directly with architects to ensure the system remains scalable, secure, and resilient in support of national security.

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable microservices to support the FBI’s critical vetting and screening missions.
• Lead the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including requirements gathering, user story creation, and production deployment.
• Implement and champion Test‑Driven Development (TDD) and Behavior‑Driven Development (BDD) to ensure high code quality.
• Architect and manage containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes within high‑security cloud environments.
• Serve as the technical lead for development staff, providing mentorship and performing peer‑level code reviews.
• Collaborate closely with system architects to define technical strategies and ensure alignment with enterprise goals.
• Deploy and troubleshoot applications within Top Secret production environments, ensuring zero‑downtime availability.

• Active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility.
• 5+ years of professional software development experience.
• High proficiency in at least one of the following languages: C#, Java, or Python.
• Proven experience designing and implementing scalable microservices architectures.
• Hands‑on experience with containerization and orchestration tools, specifically Docker and Kubernetes.
• Demonstrated experience applying TDD and BDD methodologies in an Agile environment.

Redhorse Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

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Redhorse Corporation shall, in its discretion, modify or adjust the position to meet Redhorse’s changing needs. This job description is not a contract and may be adjusted as deemed appropriate in Redhorse’s sole discretion.