Software Developer - Active Security Clearance

Cadre; Virginia; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Cadre in Northern Virginia seeks a Software Developer to design, develop, troubleshoot, and debug complex software applications. The role emphasizes teamwork, quality, and end-user communication in a fast-paced environment.

Required qualifications include a TS/SCI with poly, a Bachelor's degree or four years of related experience, and 2+ years as a Full Stack developer with Node.js, APIs, and cloud deployment (AWS/Azure/VMware/Docker/K8S).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or four years of related experience.
• Minimum of three years of experience in software development.
• Two or more years as a Full Stack software developer.
• In-depth experience with Node.js.
• Backend development and API creation experience.
• Experience deploying applications in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, VMware, Docker, Kubernetes).
• Active TS/SCI with poly is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support a team in maintaining and enhancing targeting applications.
• Track highly technical data daily for analytics and troubleshooting.
• Clarify requirements with team members to meet goals.
• Develop cutting-edge solutions to improve performance, scalability, and distributed processing.
• Collaborate with development teams using Agile methodologies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Project Management.

Skills

Full stack development

Node.js

APIs

Cloud deployment

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or 4 years related experience

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes (K8S)

AWS

Azure

VMware

Job description

CADRE is relied upon for delivering superior insight and leadership to solve the nation's most critical national security challenges in the most demanding environments.

This Software Developer position is located in Northern Virginia with flexible core hours.

The Software Developer position requires the ability to design, develop, troubleshoot, and debug complex software applications. The candidate must be passionate about programming, passionate about quality, and enjoy communicating and working with end-users. The ability to work in a team environment is critical.

Duties: This Software Developer performs the following core functions:

• Support a team in maintaining and enhancing targeting applications.
• Tracking highly technical data on a regular basis and working closely with team members to retain the information for analytical/troubleshooting efforts.
• Communicate with team members to clarify requirements and overcome obstacles to meet the team goals
• Develop cutting edge solutions to maximize the performance, scalability, and distributed processing capabilities of the system
• Work with development teams using agile software development methodologies
• Performs other duties as assigned at the direction of Project Management

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with poly
• Bachelor's degree in a closely related field or four (4) years relevant experience.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience specific to the skill plus education.
• Two (2) or more years of experience as a Full Stack software developer.
• In-depth experience developing applications using Node JS.
• Experience in backend development and creating APIs
• Experience deploying applications in a cloud-based environment. (e.g. AWS, Azure, VMware, Docker, K8S)

Desired Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI with poly with most recent BI/Poly dates within the last five years
• Strong understanding of internet protocols and networking technologies using by Internet Service Providers to provision their networks, including MPLS and Ethernet VLAN.
• Understanding of JavaScript Frameworks (e.g. Vue, Angular, React)