Software Developer (Senior)

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 Senior Software Developer to contribute to the technical design, development, implementation, and optimization of large-scale DoD software systems. This role requires expertise in coding, testing, debugging, system performance analysis, and secure software development, ensuring the efficiency and reliability of mission-critical applications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and implement software solutions using existing and emerging technology platforms.
• Create detailed technical designs to ensure alignment with DoD cybersecurity and operational standards.
• Code, test, debug, and install software applications, optimizing performance and security.
• Conduct organizational needs analysis, ensuring software development efforts align with defense mission goals.
• Review, analyze, and modify programming systems, implementing scalable and efficient solutions.
• Maintain operational efficiency of existing systems, identifying and resolving technical issues.
• Maintain documentation records for system development, modifications, and updates.
• Ensure compliance with DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) and cybersecurity policies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including cybersecurity professionals, system engineers, and mission planners.

Required Qualifications:

• Active Secret Clearance: TS preferred. 

• Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related field OR equivalent work experience.
• Experience:
  • 2 years of experience with a master's degree or higher OR
  • 4 years of experience with a bachelor's degree OR
  • 6 years of experience with an associate's degree.
• Technical Expertise:
  • Proficiency in software development, debugging, testing, and system performance optimization.
  • Strong understanding of secure coding practices, database architecture, and large-scale system integration.
  • Ability to design, modify, and enhance defense software systems efficiently.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with classified DoD systems and secure software development environments.
• Familiarity with cloud-based solutions (AWS GovCloud, Azure Government).
• Certifications such as Security+, CISSP, AWS Certified Developer, or DoD-approved software credentials.