Computer Programmer III

Sabre Systems LLC•San Diego, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Sabre Systems is seeking an experienced Computer Programmer, III to support critical naval software delivery operations for our customer, the Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific (NIWC-PAC), located in San Diego, California. The selected candidate will play a vital role in supporting the Application Arsenal (AA), NIWC-PAC's enterprise-class software delivery platform that provides mission-critical capabilities to naval forces worldwide. The Application Arsenal serves as the Department of the Navy's premier enterprise distribution, update, and installation service for software deployed at the tactical edge. This sophisticated platform enables seamless Over-The-Air (OTA) software delivery from development environments to operational edge systems across diverse and challenging operational contexts. Current deployment targets include: Agile Core Services (ACS) - Navy's containerized application platform USMC Common Hosting Environment (CHE) - Marine Corps enterprise hosting infrastructure Overmatch Production Environment (OPE) - Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC2) ecosystem Five Eyes (FVEY) Partner Systems - Allied nation interoperable platforms Autonomous Vehicles - Unmanned systems across multiple domains Future Platforms - Additional systems projected for integration The selected candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining secure software delivery pipelines that operate across multiple classification domains and challenging operational environments. This role requires deep technical expertise in modern DevSecOps practices, containerized architectures, and defense-specific platform integration.

Requirements

Minimum five (5) years of demonstrated experience in software development utilizing Agile frameworks to design, develop, and deliver software capabilities to production environments.
Minimum two (2) years of demonstrated experience applying DevSecOps principles in highly regulated government or DoD-mandated environments.
Minimum Two (2) years of demonstrated experience coding, integrating, and maintaining resilient software architectures designed for challenging operational environments.
Demonstrated coding experience in at least one of the following programming languages: Python, Java, C, Go, C++
Proven experience developing software for Denied, Disrupted, Intermittent, and Limited-bandwidth (DDIL) environments, including: Offline-First Architecture, Data Synchronization, Bandwidth Optimization, Resilience Patterns
Hands-on experience with afloat and ashore Platform as a Service environment, including: Navy's Agile Core Services (ACS), USMC's Common Hosting Environment (CHE), Equivalent DoD PaaS Platforms
Demonstrated experience in integrating software securely with Cross-Domain Solutions, including: CDS Architecture Understanding, Secure Data Transfer, Security Labeling, Compliance Requirements
Hands-on experience configuring and integrating automated security testing tools as quality gates within Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, including: SAST, DAST, SCA, Container Scanners
Active DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance required (must be current and in-scope)

Responsibilities

Hands-on experience working within modern Agile methodologies, including: Scrum, Kanban, Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
Proven experience implementing contemporary software architecture patterns, including: Microservices Architecture, Event-Driven Architecture, Serverless Architecture
Proficiency with Git-based version control workflows, including: GitFlow, Trunk-Based Development, Pull request reviews, merge conflict resolution, and collaborative development practices
Active participation in the complete software delivery lifecycle, encompassing: Software Design, Software Development, Automated Testing, Production Deployment
Experience working within highly regulated DoD enterprise DevSecOps platforms, such as: Overmatch Software Armory (OSA), Platform One, Equivalent DoD Enterprise Environments
Demonstrated ability to: Configure security gates that enforce policy compliance before production promotion, Implement automated vulnerability remediation workflows, Integrate security scanning results into development feedback loops, Maintain compliance with DoD cybersecurity requirements (RMF, STIGs, etc.)