Journeyman Software Developer

SimVentions, Inc•King George, VA

6d•$85,000 - $145,000•Onsite

About The Position

SimVentions is seeking a mid-level Software Developer with at least five years of software development experience to support virtualization, real-time operating systems, or safety-critical systems. The role focuses on developing software for complex projects using the full formalized software engineering lifecycle. The ideal candidate has experience with DevSecOps, security automation, and infrastructure as code in complex, safety-critical environments. The position requires on-site work at NSWCDD five days per week. No travel is expected. An active Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship are required; applicants must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. The developer will design, build, and maintain modular software components, participate in lifecycle activities, use requirements-management and version-control tools, and apply CI/CD automation and containerization to support deployment. The role also involves automated testing, Agile ceremonies, code reviews, delivery of software packages, and maintaining security compliance in a cleared environment. The position requires a bachelor’s degree and at least five years of software development experience. The projected annual compensation range is $85,000–$145,000, with compensation determined by qualifications and other factors. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; an employee stock ownership plan; 401(k) programs; retirement and financial counseling; savings and reimbursement accounts; life and disability insurance; continuing education assistance; paid time off, holidays, and leave; and an employee assistance program. Additional employee-owner perks include family-focused culture, business-casual dress, facilities, tools and training, employee groups and sports teams, corporate events, and access to FredNats Baseball home-game tickets.

Requirements

At least five years of software development experience on complex projects using the full, formalized software engineering lifecycle and development process.
Experience supporting user-facing applications.
Experience integrating operating-system components and hardware into complete systems.
Experience with system-level programming languages, particularly C, C++, or Rust.
Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and containerization technologies, including Docker and Kubernetes.
Experience with version-control tools such as Git.
Experience with requirements-management tools such as Atlassian and DOORS.
Knowledge of Agile fundamentals.
Active Secret clearance.
U.S. citizenship, required to obtain a clearance.
Bachelor’s degree.

Nice To Haves

Preference for experience supporting safety-critical systems.
Experience with or knowledge of virtualization, real-time operating systems, or safety-critical systems.
Experience with or knowledge of DevSecOps, security automation, and infrastructure as code.
TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

Design, build, and maintain clean, modular software components using languages such as C, C++, and Rust.
Support software engineering lifecycle activities, including planning, requirements analysis, design, coding, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
Use requirements-management tools such as Atlassian and DOORS to support development activities.
Use CI/CD automation and containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes to streamline application deployment.
Use version-control tools such as Git.
Write automated tests and/or use automated test tools.
Participate in Agile ceremonies, perform code reviews, and deliver completed software packages.
Maintain the ability to work in a cleared security environment and maintain security compliance.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
Competitive 401(k) programs.
Retirement and financial counselors.
Health Savings and Health Reimbursement Accounts.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
Continuing Education Assistance.
Paid time off, paid holidays, and paid leave, including maternity, paternity, jury duty, bereavement, and military leave.
Third-party Employee Assistance Program offering emotional and lifestyle well-being services, including free counseling.
Supplemental Benefit Program.
Family-focused atmosphere and support for family time.
Facilities, tools, and training opportunities.
Corporate sports teams and employee-led interest groups.
Corporate events, including holiday events, a company picnic, and Imagineering Day.
Equitable distribution of tickets for every FredNats Baseball home game for employee-owners and their families to use from a private suite.
Food available at the workplace.