Mid System Developer

Job Description:

Competitive Range partners with the government to plan and deploy complex, IT-enabled, and mission-essential capabilities. Our goal is to help you develop and expand your professional capabilities while working on challenging, exciting projects in a collaborative, congenial environment. 

We are seeking a Mid-Level System Developer to design, develop, test, and integrate secure software solutions for mission-critical defense applications. This role requires expertise in micro-service architectures, database systems, software security, and Agile Scrum methodologies, ensuring optimal performance, scalability, and compliance within DoD environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement microservice architectures for web and application services, integrating virtual instances, load balancing, surge capabilities, and performance monitoring.
• Design and develop applications using traditional SQL-based database management systems or NoSQL data management systems with full-text search capabilities.
• Implement security controls compliant with Federal information system regulations and DoD cybersecurity protocols.
• Conduct requirements analysis, software design, development, integration, and testing for DoD applications.
• Provide bug fixing, troubleshooting, debugging, and performance tuning to optimize software functionality.
• Perform configuration management and test case development, ensuring software integrity and reliability.
• Write efficient, well-documented code using programming languages such as Java and Python.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensuring seamless Agile development, deployment, and continuous improvement.
• Prepare and deliver technical presentations and documentation to DoD stakeholders.

Required Qualifications:

• Active Secret Clearance: TS preferred.

• Education:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field OR equivalent work experience.
• Experience:
  • Minimum 2 years supporting development using Agile Scrum methodologies.
• Technical Expertise:
  • Strong proficiency in Java and Python for system development.
  • Deep understanding of microservices, cloud computing, database technologies, and cybersecurity implementations.
  • Ability to analyze, develop, and optimize performance across DoD enterprise systems.
  • Proven ability to debug, troubleshoot, and conduct performance tuning for mission-critical applications.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with classified defense systems and secure DoD infrastructure.
• Familiarity with AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, and secure cloud environments.
• Certifications such as Security+, CISSP, AWS Certified Developer, or DoD-approved system development credentials.