Software Engineer III

Katmai; United States; Remote; USD 135,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) Savings Plan

Vacation & Paid Personal Time

11 Paid Federal Holidays

Job summary

Katmai is seeking a senior software engineer to provide technical leadership across full-stack development, DevSecOps, and DoD accreditation tasks for Navy mission-critical systems.

You will design and deploy microservices and APIs, ensure secure coding, and coordinate with program managers to manage risks and documentation. Remote work is supported with possible onsite as needed.

Must hold active DoD Secret clearance and have experience with RMF/STIGs, AWS, Kubernetes, and CI/CD tooling.

Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science, Engineering or related field; Master’s preferred.
• Eight to ten years of software development experience.
• Proficient in one or more: Python, Java, .NET, JavaScript/TypeScript, SQL, C#.
• Experience with containerization (Docker) and Git.
• Familiarity with DoD RMF, STIGs, and secure coding practices.
• Active DoD Secret security clearance (US citizenship required).
• Must obtain and maintain any necessary security access and/or background checks.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy microservices, APIs, and user interfaces.
• Lead the architectural design, development, and deployment of microservices, APIs, and user interfaces.
• Mentor junior-to-mid-level engineers and optimize CI/CD pipelines.
• Integrate applications with data sources; implement RBAC and audit logging.
• Produce technical documentation and contribute to configuration baselines.
• Support Authority to Operate (ATO) sustainment tasks (STIGs, CVE mitigation).

Skills

Python

Java

.NET

JavaScript/TypeScript

SQL

C#

Education

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

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Docker

Git

RPOC

Job description

SUMMARY

Senior-level software engineer providing technical leadership, full-stack application development, and DevSecOps engineering support for Navy mission-critical systems. Drive the architecture, secure deployment, and modernization of cloud-hosted applications used in fleet operational readiness, training, and logistics. Serve as a hybrid subject matter expert capable of building robust software while ensuring strict FTM Support/Fleet Management and Planning System (FLTMPS) data compliance, CI/CD automation, and DoD cybersecurity authorization.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, develop, test, and deploy microservices, APIs, and user interfaces supporting fleet training workflows and readiness analytics.
• Lead the architectural design, development, and deployment of resilient microservices, robust APIs, and modern user interfaces supporting complex fleet training workflows and predictive readiness analytics.
• Champion code quality by establishing development standards, conducting critical code reviews, optimizing CI/CD automation pipelines, and mentoring junior-to-mid-level engineers.
• Integrate applications with FTM data sources; implement role-based access and audit logging.
• Utilize AWS, Kubernetes, production message queues, complex ETL pipelines for FTM-aligned data, ELK/Splunk observability and logging stacks, and Agile toolsets (Jira/Confluence) to support system operations, data processing, monitoring, and delivery.
• Participate in code reviews and CI/CD pipelines.
• Partner with program managers and stakeholders to author technical status reports, contribute to engineering staffing plans, and proactively identify and communicate technical risks.
• Produce technical documentation and contribute to configuration management baselines.
• Support Authority to Operate (ATO) sustainment tasks (STIGs, CVE mitigation, pipeline scans).
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• BS in Computer Science, Engineering or related field. Master’s preferred.
• Eight (8) to ten (10) years of software development.
• Proficient in one or more: Python, Java, .NET, JavaScript/TypeScript, SQL, C#.
• Experience with Raise Platform of Choice (RPOC), containers (Docker), and Git.
• Familiarity with DoD RMF, STIGs, and secure coding practices.
• Experience producing status reports, risks and issue mitigations, and risk communications.
• Active DoD Secret security clearance (generally, U.S. citizenship required).
• Must obtain and maintain any necessary security access and/or background checks.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Cloud fluency (AWS or Azure), including certification such as AWS Cloud Practitioner.
• Prior experience architecting systems for the Department of the Navy, specifically dealing with FLTMPS, enterprise training management, or similar federal logistics systems.

WORK SCHEDULE

Full-time. May be required to work additional hours as needed to complete assignment or project.

TRAVEL

None.

DRIVING REQUIREMENTS

None.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is expected to be remote; however, the company reserves the right to require onsite work.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Position consists of sitting for long periods of time, bending, stooping, crouching, and lifting weights up to 20 pounds. Frequently uses hands/fingers for manipulation of keyboard and mouse. It is Katmai's business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Pay: $135,000-$145,000 annually
• Eligible Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & AD&D Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Vacation & Paid Personal Time, 11 Paid Federal Holidays, and Leave of Absence.

Compliance:

We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color,religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, marital status, familial status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Preference will be given to Ouzinkie Shareholders, Descendants of Shareholders and Spouses of Shareholders in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g) and Title 42 U.S. Code 2000e - 2(i).