Technical SME - Software Development

Groupe Kardol; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Electrosoft Services, Inc. is a leading provider of technology-based solutions for federal customers, focusing on cybersecurity, ICAM, Zero Trust, and digital modernization.

We seek a Technical Subject Matter Expert - Software Development to design and maintain cryptographic validation systems and APIs, ensuring alignment with FIPS and NIST standards and leveraging automation for efficiency. The role emphasizes collaboration with program staff and testing labs, development of documentation, and

Qualifications

• 12 years of intensive and progressive experience in the field or equivalent.
• Bachelor's in a relevant field or 16 years of focused experience without a degree; master's may substitute.
• Strong experience with cryptographic algorithms and standards (FIPS 140, NIST).
• Experience with API development, backend services, and automation frameworks.
• Experience in federal or regulated environments and translating cryptographic requirements into implementations.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain software systems supporting APIs, services, and validation workflows.
• Implement automated cryptographic algorithm testing capabilities and tooling for validation activities.
• Ensure systems align with FIPS/NIST standards and evolving requirements.
• Contribute to architecture decisions focusing on security, scalability, and maintainability.
• Refactor legacy components to modern, secure software practices.
• Identify and remediate technical risks affecting cryptographic validation infrastructure.
• Collaborate with program staff, testing labs, and stakeholders to support operations.
• Produce technical documentation including API specs and developer guides.

Skills

Cryptographic algorithms

API development

Backend services

Automation

Software development

Technical communication

U.S. Citizenship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Information Systems / Cybersecurity

Tools

APIs

Automation frameworks

Job description

Electrosoft Services, LLC is an award-winning company that provides comprehensive technology-based solutions and services to federal customers. While cybersecurity is our specialty, we also focus on ICAM, Zero Trust, digital engineering and transformation, and enterprise AI and intelligent automation. We always seek to delight our customers, so we retain highly qualified employees and offer them meaningful work, growth opportunities, and work-life balance. What sets us apart from all other contractors is the sense of teamwork our employees feel - and the knowledge that outstanding effort is recognized and rewarded. The camaraderie we share emanates from Lunch & Learn sessions where we explore new ideas together, fun group activities ranging from escape rooms to miniature golf, and much, much more.

Technical Subject Matter Expert - Software Development

Responsibilities and Duties

• Design, develop, and maintain software systems supporting APIs, services, validation workflows, and supporting infrastructure.
• Implement and enhance automated cryptographic algorithm testing capabilities, including development of test harnesses, reference implementations, and tooling used in validation activities.
• Ensure system implementations align with applicable FIPS publications, NIST Special Publications, and cryptographic standards, including support for evolving and emerging requirements.
• Contribute to system architecture decisions with a focus on scalability, security, interoperability, automation, and long term maintainability.
• Support modernization efforts by refactoring legacy components, improving system performance, and adopting secure and efficient development practices.
• Assist with identification, analysis, and remediation of technical risks and vulnerabilities affecting cryptographic validation infrastructure.
• Collaborate closely with program staff, testing laboratories, and other technical stakeholders to support operations.
• Provide technical guidance and support related to APIs, workflows, and validation processes.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including system design artifacts, API specifications, developer guides, and internal SOPs.
• Participate in technical reviews, working groups, and discussions related to cryptographic validation standards and system evolution.
• Identify and recommend opportunities to improve automation, efficiency, and overall program effectiveness.

Basic Qualifications

• This position requires 12 years of intensive and progressive experience in the applicable specialty field or, if the subject matter is less than 10 years old, the position requires being involved in the subject matter from the inception of the subject matter.
• Requires a bachelor''s in a relevant field (such as computer science, information systems, cybersecurity, privacy, engineering, or math), or 16 years of focused experience without a degree. A master''s in a related field may substitute for 2 years'' experience; a PhD may replace 5 years.
• Strong experience with cryptographic algorithms and standards, including FIPS 140 series and NIST cryptographic guidance.
• Demonstrated expertise in software development, including API development, backend services, and automation frameworks.
• Experience working with standards based systems or compliance driven technical programs in a federal or regulated environment.
• Ability to translate cryptographic and standards requirements into practical, reliable system implementations.
• Strong technical communication skills, including the ability to produce clear documentation and collaborate with diverse technical stakeholders.
• Must be a US Citizen

Pay Range

$150,000-$160,000 USD

Electrosoft is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Skills

Application Programming Interface (API), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automation, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Computer Security, Cryptography, Cryptography Algorithms, Customer Support/Service, Documentation, Employee Retention, FIPS (Federal Information Processing Standards) 140, Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS), Information Technology & Information Systems, Internet Security, Interoperability, Machine Tool, Maintain Compliance, Mathematics, Operational Support, Performance Management, Program Evaluation, Publications, Refactoring, Software Administration, Software Development, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), System Architecture, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Maintenance, Team Player, Technical Analysis, Technical Leadership, Technical Support, Technical Writing, Test Automation, Test Harness, Test Lab, Test Plan/Schedule, U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), United States Citizen

About the Company

Electrosoft Services Inc