Sr Software Developer

TekSynap; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

TekSynap seeks a Sr Software Developer to design, develop, test, and sustain software for COMSEC mission operations. You will build secure features, automate workflows, and integrate APIs across cloud and on-premise environments while aligning with DoD/IC requirements.

Expect collaboration with cyber, systems, and operations teams in a DMV-area setting. The role requires Top Secret/SCI eligibility, 10+ years of development experience, and hands-on work with AWS/Azure, Python, C#, and SQL.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of software development experience.
• Experience with NIST 800-53.
• Experience with security control lifecycles.
• Experience with Integrated Development Environments.
• Experience with API development platforms and/or build automation tools.
• Experience with AWS.
• Experience with Python.
• Experience with SQL.
• Experience with Azure.
• Experience with C# or equivalent certifications/experience.
• Demonstrated experience supporting government agencies, customers, or contracts within federal environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain software applications.
• Develop secure application features and automated workflows.
• Develop and integrate APIs.
• Support modernization of legacy COMSEC applications.
• Write maintainable, secure, and well-documented code.
• Perform software troubleshooting, debugging, and defect resolution.
• Participate in code reviews and software quality-control activities.
• Support CI/CD and build-automation practices.
• Integrate applications with databases, services, and external interfaces.
• Support cloud-based and hybrid application environments.
• Apply security controls throughout the software-development lifecycle.
• Develop technical documentation, test plans, and implementation procedures.
• Collaborate with system engineers, database specialists, cybersecurity personnel, and operations teams

Skills

10+ years software development

NIST 800-53

Security control lifecycles

Integrated Development Environments

API development platforms

AWS

Python

SQL

Azure

C#

Government contracting experience

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

IDEs

AWS

Azure

Python

SQL

C#

API platforms/build automation

Job description

Responsibilities & Qualifications

We are seeking Sr Software Developer for the COMSEC IT Services contract.

The Sr. Software Developer will design, develop, enhance, test, integrate, and sustain software applications supporting COMSEC mission operations, accountability, automation, modernization, and secure information processing.

Duties include COMSEC applications and related systems, including software development, integration, automation, and continuous improvement.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 10+ years of software development experience.
• Experience with NIST 800-53.
• Experience with security control lifecycles.
• Experience with Integrated Development Environments.
• Experience with API development platforms and/or build automation tools.
• Experience with AWS.
• Experience with Python.
• Experience with SQL.
• Experience with Azure.
• Experience with C# or equivalent certifications/experience.
• Demonstrated experience supporting government agencies, customers, or contracts within federal environments. This includes the Intelligence Community (IC), Department of Defense (DoD), Federal Civil agencies, and military organizations. Prior experience supporting the same or similar contract, with an in-depth understanding of the customer environment, requirements, and operational landscape, is highly desirable.

Certifications

• Security+ certification DoD 8570 IAT Level II.

Education

• Preferred Bachelor's degree

Clearance

• Top Secret/SCI

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience developing applications for classified or national-security environments.
• Experience with secure DevSecOps practices.
• Experience with cloud-native development.
• Experience modernizing legacy enterprise applications.
• Experience with COMSEC or cryptographic-accountability systems.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain software applications.
• Develop secure application features and automated workflows.
• Develop and integrate APIs.
• Support modernization of legacy COMSEC applications.
• Write maintainable, secure, and well-documented code.
• Perform software troubleshooting, debugging, and defect resolution.
• Participate in code reviews and software quality-control activities.
• Support CI/CD and build-automation practices.
• Integrate applications with databases, services, and external interfaces.
• Support cloud-based and hybrid application environments.
• Apply security controls throughout the software-development lifecycle.
• Develop technical documentation, test plans, and implementation procedures.
• Collaborate with system engineers, database specialists, cybersecurity personnel, and operations teams

Overview

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Location: DMV area

Environment: Onsite in office

Noise level: Low

Schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday - Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs

Travel: Less than 10%

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

U.S. Citizenship

TBD

WAGE INFORMATION

Target salary range: $140,000 - $195,000. The salary range displayed is an estimate and will be determined on several factors regarding the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies and experience, as well as contract parameters and organizational requirements. The displayed salary is one component of the total compensation package for employees.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

OTHER INFORMATION

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice

This position supports an upcoming government contract proposal and is contingent upon contract award and government approval. Candidates must meet all stated requirements and may be required to sign a Letter of Commitment (LOC).