Software Developer - Level III

ATTAINX INC•Herndon, VA

8h•Remote

About The Position

The Full Stack Developer will support mission-critical USDA FPAC/NRCS systems focused on compliance, governance, modernization, and sustainment. This role operates within a DevSecOps environment and requires strong experience across application development, operations & maintenance (O&M), and modernization of legacy systems. The developer will contribute to secure, scalable, and maintainable solutions while ensuring alignment with federal standards, audit readiness, and enterprise architecture.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
Must have experience supporting USDA, NRCS, or other federal geospatial programs.
5+ years of experience of full stack development experience using modern frameworks (e.g., .NET / .NET Core, Java, Angular, React) with experience building scalable APIs and microservices.
Experience with relational databases (e.g., SQL Server, PostgreSQL) and modern data access patterns.
Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred), containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps).
Full understanding of DevSecOps practices, including automated testing, secure coding, and code quality tools (e.g., SonarQube).
Must have or be able to obtain a USDA Public Trust Security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with NIST SP 800-53, Section 508 accessibility and Zero Trust architecture.
Experience with geospatial systems (GIS).
Experience with AI-assisted code analysis tools.
Knowledge of Databricks or enterprise data lake architecture.

Responsibilities

Develop, test, and deploy full stack applications using modern frameworks and secure coding practices.
Ensure compliance with USDA, FPAC, and NRCS standards, including security, privacy, and Section 508 accessibility.
Maintain audit-ready documentation for all development, deployment, and operational activities.
Participate in Agile processes, including backlog refinement, sprint planning, and ticket management in Jira.
Triage, troubleshoot, and resolve production defects and incidents within defined SLAs.
Perform preventive, corrective, adaptive, and perfective maintenance to ensure system stability and reduce technical debt.
Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines with automated testing, security scanning, and quality gates.
Support controlled, secure, and auditable releases, including deployment validation and rollback procedures.
Contribute to modernization efforts, including legacy system upgrades, cloud migration, and architectural improvements.
Implement and maintain APIs, integrations, and service-layer data access patterns aligned with enterprise standards.
Remediate security vulnerabilities in accordance with NIST and federal compliance requirements.
Develop and maintain technical documentation, runbooks, and knowledge transfer materials.