Software Engineer

SiloSmashers; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SiloSmashers is seeking a Software Engineer in Arlington, VA (Hybrid) to design, develop, and maintain secure applications that enable mission-critical DHS CISA operations. You will contribute to Agile and DevSecOps environments to deliver scalable, high-quality solutions.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field and 5+ years of software engineering experience, with familiarity in cloud environments (AWS GovCloud, Azure Gov) and CI/CD pipelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in software engineering.
• Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS GovCloud, Azure Gov) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong problem-solving and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain software using Java, Python, C++, or C#.
• Apply secure coding practices and implement automated testing frameworks.
• Participate in Agile sprints and CI/CD pipelines within DevSecOps environments.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize application performance.
• Collaborate with system architects, developers, and analysts to align solutions with mission requirements.

Skills

Java

Python

C++

C#

Secure coding

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

AWS GovCloud

Azure Gov

CI/CD pipelines

DevSecOps

Job description

Software Engineer

Location: Arlington, VA (Hybrid)
Clearance: Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain DHS suitability clearance, as required by federal contract.

Summary:
The Software Engineer will support DHS CISA by designing, developing, and maintaining secure applications that enable mission-critical operations and modernization. This role contributes to Agile and DevSecOps environments to deliver scalable, high-quality solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain software using Java, Python, C++, or C#.

• Apply secure coding practices and implement automated testing frameworks.

• Participate in Agile sprints and CI/CD pipelines within DevSecOps environments.

• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize application performance.

• Collaborate with system architects, developers, and analysts to align solutions with mission requirements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

• 5+ years of professional experience in software engineering.

• Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS GovCloud, Azure Gov) and CI/CD pipelines.

• Strong problem-solving and collaboration skills.