Senior Software Application Developer/Architect - Homeland Security

Team Carney • Oklahoma City, OK

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

This Senior Software Application Developer/Architect position supports the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in the area of Support Services. The mission-critical program provides comprehensive training, safety, standards, curriculum development, and technical modernization services to ensure national border security agents can operate safely and effectively. You are the master builder of the secure tracking and reporting platform. By defining technical architectures and writing high-performance, secure code in the cloud, you ensure that CBP/AMO has a highly resilient, modern web portal to track critical flight records and safety metrics.

Requirements

• 5+ years of software development experience, including at least 3 years in a technical leadership or software architecture role.
• Proficiency in languages such as Java, C#, Python, or JavaScript/TypeScript; deep familiarity with modern front-end frameworks (React, Angular, or Vue.js) and AWS cloud environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a federal background suitability check.

Responsibilities

• Define the system architecture, coding standards, and cloud hosting framework (AWS) for the software suite.
• Write clean, highly maintainable, and efficient source code; lead security-first DevSecOps initiatives and database integrations.
• Conduct rigorous code reviews, optimize database queries, and ensure complete compliance with DHS/CBP security directives.
• Collaborate closely with product owners, business analysts, and designers to turn high-level user requirements into concrete technical specifications.

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision options (BCBS CareFirst), plus HSA and FSA.
• 401(k) with corporate match, and fully paid life and disability insurance.
• Generous PTO, 11 paid federal holidays, and 6 weeks of fully paid parental leave.
• Up to $5,000 annually in tuition assistance or student loan repayment, plus $200/year "Get Out and Learn" and $200/year "Get Out and Run" micro-benefits.

What This Job Offers

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