Intermediate Software Developer

Development InfoStructure • Washington, DC

5h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Intermediate Software Developer builds features on the BOAT low-code platform under the technical direction of the Senior Software Developer, contributing to the Crash Causal Factors Program Proof of Concept and to additional applications onboarded onto the platform across the option periods. The role executes hands-on platform configuration, integration, and form and workflow development against user stories in the Product Backlog.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field.
• Equivalent combinations of vendor certifications and demonstrated professional experience will be considered in place of a degree.
• Three or more years of professional software development experience, with at least one year on a low-code or BOAT platform.
• Demonstrated hands-on build experience on at least one low-code platform (for example, Appian, Pega, ServiceNow, Microsoft Power Platform, OutSystems, Mendix, or Unqork).
• Demonstrated experience delivering features in an agile sprint cadence using JIRA-managed backlogs.
• Experience integrating with REST and SOAP APIs and with identity providers such as Login.gov, SAML, or OIDC.
• Working knowledge of process modeling, business rules, and form design within at least one named BOAT platform.
• Familiarity with AWS application services applicable to FMCSA's AWS VPC environment, including EC2, S3, RDS, and API Gateway.
• Familiarity with JIRA, Confluence, and CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or GitHub Actions) applied to low-code release artifacts.
• Working knowledge of FIPS 140-2 and FIPS 199 categorization, and exposure to NIST SP 800-53 control families.
• Familiarity with SQL and basic data modeling for application support.
• Must pass and maintain the background investigation required by DOT and FMCSA for contractor personnel with access to Sensitive PII, consistent with DOT Order 1630.2B.
• Completion of annual DOT Security Awareness Training and any FMCSA-mandated specialized training.
• U.S. citizenship may be required, consistent with FMCSA contractor policy and access to Sensitive PII systems.
• Execution of the Non-Disclosure Statement (NDS) before assignment.

Nice To Haves

• Federal IT experience is preferred but not required at this level.
• Platform-specific developer certification on the proposed BOAT platform (for example, Appian Certified Associate or Senior Developer, Pega Certified System Architect, ServiceNow Certified Application Developer, or Microsoft Power Platform Developer Associate).
• AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner or AWS Certified Developer Associate.
• Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or SAFe Practitioner.

Responsibilities

• Build user-facing forms, intake interfaces, and supporting screens that capture questions, forms, and supporting documentation.
• Configure platform components (process models, interfaces, records, integrations) against sprint commitments under the technical direction of the Senior Software Developer.
• Implement role-based access for authenticated users at the application layer.
• Implement case workflow steps, notifications, and audit entries.
• Build integrations with the FMCSA data platform to store and retrieve information.
• Build and consume REST and SOAP APIs to exchange data with external sources, including State PCR Repository, SafeSpect, and downstream consumers.
• Implement file upload, storage, and metadata handling for narrative reports, images, and videos in multiple file formats.
• Wire DOT MyAccess and Login.gov authentication into BOAT applications under the design produced by the Senior Software Developer.
• Implement session management, single sign-on flows, and role mapping consistent with FMCSA identity standards.
• Participate in sprint planning, daily standups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives as a member of the single integrated software development team.
• Pull user stories from the Product Backlog, deliver to acceptance criteria, and demo Product Increments at the end of each sprint.
• Estimate stories with the team and meet commitments to the Release Plan.
• Coordinate with the Business Analyst on acceptance criteria, with the Database Developer on data design, and with the Senior Software Developer on platform patterns.
• Write unit tests, configure platform-level test artifacts, and run developer-side smoke tests before promoting changes.
• Support User Acceptance Testing, including environment preparation, test data, accounts, and defect triage.
• Resolve defects assigned during sprint and release cycles and verify fixes against the original acceptance criteria.
• Support performance testing and tuning so end-to-end response times meet the benchmarks.
• Manage platform artifacts under source control or the platform-native configuration management system used by the IPT.
• Document configuration, integration points, and operational notes that contribute to the Detailed Technical Design Document and User Guide deliverables.
• Maintain change records, deployment notes, and release artifacts across non-production and production environments.
• Apply NIST SP 800-53 controls during configuration and feature build.
• Implement FIPS 140-2 validated cryptographic patterns provided by the platform or by the Senior Software Developer.
• Handle Sensitive PII, including incident reporting obligations.
• Subscribe to and act on US-CERT bulletins under direction from the team lead.

Benefits

• AA/EOE/M/F/Disabled/VET Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to an individual’s race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin or disability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level