Software Engineer

DCCA; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 128,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

DCCA is seeking a Software Engineer in Chantilly, VA, requiring an active TS/SCI with poly. The role supports a multidisciplinary team across data engineering, software engineering, security engineering, and DevOps, delivering both COTS and customized applications.

Proven full‑stack development capabilities in Java, Python, and JavaScript, along with cloud and on‑prem experience, are essential for success. Competitive compensation and robust benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI w/ poly is required for consideration.
• Experience with cloud and on-prem environments and automation.
• Proficient in diverse software stacks and development tools.
• Strong command of Agile practices and methodologies.
• Proven full‑stack development experience in Java/Python/JS and modern frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Support a team doing data engineering and operations, software engineering, security engineering, DevOps Engineering, application development and data science.
• Application development for COTS and newly developed and customized applications.

Skills

Cloud Experience

Full Stack Dev

Agile

Java

Python

JavaScript

Tools

Terraform/OpenTofu/AWS CloudFormation

Packer

AWS EC2/S3/VPC

Puppet

Salt/Chef

Docker

SpringBoot

Django

Flask

Angular

React

Elasticsearch

PostgreSQL/MySQL

Job description

Software Engineer

CANDIDATES MUST HAVE AN ACTIVE TS/SCI w/ Poly

DCCA is a veteran-owned high-technology company specializing in providing information technology services to a variety of government agencies and commercial enterprises since 1982. DCCA is proud to offer a strong, competitive compensation and benefits package. Visit our website at: www.dcca.com.

For over 40 years, DCCA has provided a broad range of IT services to government agencies and commercial enterprises, helping them to feel confident in their IT infrastructure. With DCCA, these organizations can be confident in the flexibility and skill of their IT partners, allowing them to upgrade their technology quickly and efficiently. Better yet, thanks to DCCA's successful track record, clients can rest assured knowing DCCA can tackle any problem with ease, allowing them to focus on the work that matters.

Internally, DCCA prides itself on a culture built on integrity and inclusivity, allowing its employees to build lasting skills and relationships. As a veteran owned business, DCCA knows the importance of recruiting employees with a wide range of backgrounds, allowing for every problem to be approached by a diverse array of perspectives. Join us and be part of a team that has a people first mentality and a dedication to excellence.

Key Tasks

Support a team doing data engineering and operations, software engineering, security engineering, DevOps Engineering, application development and data science. Application development for COTS and newly developed and customized applications.

Required Skills

Cloud Experience

• Experience with developing infrastructure as code (HashiCorp Terraform, OpenTofu, or AWS Cloud Formation)
• Experience with automated virtual machine builds (HashiCorp Packer)
• Experience with AWS EC2, S3 (to include bucket policy creation), VPC APIs
• Experience with Puppet
• Experience with Salt, Chef, or other configuration management
• Experience with Docker

On-prem Experience

• Demonstrated understanding of networking fundamentals, VPNs, automated use of various cloud vendor's virtual private server as might be used in the construction of runtime defined network connectivity.
• Experience developing automated provisioning of Linux operating systems with security hardening.
• Experience with various hardware profiles to include multiple makes of laptop, desktop computers.
• Experience mirroring Linux operating system installers and their corresponding package repositories.
• Demonstrated experience as a full stack developer, including frontend and backend development with technology stacks such as SpringBoot, Django, Flask, Angular, jQuery, or React.
• Demonstrated experience with backend database and search systems such as Elasticsearch, JanusGraph, DataStax Graph, PostgreSQL, Mysql/MariaDB, SQLite.
• Demonstrated experience with Agile practices and methodologies
• Demonstrated experience using programming languages such as Java, Python, Shell Scripting (bash), Javascript.
• Demonstrated experience using software engineering utilities such as Eclipse, Visual Studio Code, git, and Docker.
• Demonstrated experience in the software development lifecycle, and delivering within DevOps toolsets.
• Demonstrated experience with development in AWS, on-prem and standalone environments.
• Demonstrated experience with development leveraging cloud data services (such as S3, RDS, SNS, SQS).

The proposed salary range for this position is $128,000 - $270,000. The final salary will be determined based on various factors. Our comprehensive benefit offerings include healthcare, retirement plan, paid disability, and life insurance programs, employee assistance, paid and unpaid leave programs, education assistance, and wellness initiatives.

At DCCA, we believe the key to providing our clients with unrivaled services starts with retaining top talent, something we're able to do through our consistent commitment to building culture and comprehensive benefits.

Competitive Compensation

While salary at DCCA is determined by various factors, we are committed to making sure our salaries reflect the skill and expertise of our employees. In addition, each year we perform an annual salary review ensuring pay is equitable across both the company and industry at large.

Growth Opportunities

DCCA makes it a priority to help you grow and support your career advancement. From upskilling programs to recertification support, to professional development opportunities, we're here to help you grow your career and create lasting relationships.

Emphasis on Inclusivity

DCCA's culture emphasizes respect, equity, and opportunity and is supported by an array of business resource groups and other opportunities for connection.

Empowering Health

DCCA's benefits which encompass healthcare, paid time off, and flexible 401(k) options encourage you to live a healthy and fulfilling life, both in and outside of work. Learn more about our total benefits package on our Benefits page.

Mission Focused Work: From the defense industry to health IT management, DCCA allows you to work on innovative projects whose outcomes improve people's lives and solve today's IT problems.

Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets