Software Engineer I — DoD Secure DevSecOps & APIs

Zachary Piper Solutions; San Diego, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid Holidays

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Certification reimbursement

Long-term, fully funded program

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Software Engineer I to support a U.S. Navy program in San Diego, CA. This role focuses on researching and developing computer and network software for IT Management Support services, with 100% onsite work.

A Secret clearance and a BS degree with 4+ years of experience are required. You will build secure software in classified environments, implement DoD/STIGs, and deliver scalable web interfaces and APIs using Python and JavaScript.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university with 4+ years IT/software experience.
• Active Secret Clearance required.
• Experience with Python and JavaScript development.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum and DoD environment.
• Experience implementing DISA STIGs and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).

Responsibilities

• Engineer and maintain secure, scalable software applications leveraging Python, JavaScript, and other technologies in classified and unclassified environments.
• Lead secure software development practices by embedding cybersecurity controls throughout the lifecycle in accordance with DoD and DISA STIG standards.
• Create and optimize modern web interfaces and APIs (REST, SOAP, GraphQL) for data aggregation and delivery.
• Drive software quality through Agile development, TDD methodologies, and modular OO design in CI/CD DevSecOps pipelines.
• Design and manage database architectures, schema documentation, and system frameworks while reducing technical debt.
• Collaborate with customers, engineers, and stakeholders to define requirements, develop technical specs, support integrations, and author system documentation.

Skills

Python

JavaScript

Agile methodologies

DevSecOps

TDD

Object-oriented design

Secure coding

Education

Bachelor’s degree

IAT II certs

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Software Engineer I to support a U.S. Navy program in San Diego, CA. This role focuses on researching and developing computer and network software for IT Management Support services, with 100% onsite work.

A Secret clearance and a BS degree with 4+ years of experience are required. You will build secure software in classified environments, implement DoD/STIGs, and deliver scalable web interfaces and APIs using Python and JavaScript.