Senior Software Developer

Joint Research and Development, LLC • VA

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About The Position

JRAD is seeking candidates for a Senior Software Developer position responsible for leading the design, development, and delivery of complex software solutions. This role involves providing technical guidance, mentoring junior developers, and ensuring the quality and performance of applications. The Senior Developer collaborates with cross-functional teams to implement solutions aligned with organizational goals and compliance standards. The position is a remote/telework position with frequent on-site meetings at the TSA HQs (Springfield, VA).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 5–8+ years of professional software development experience, including leadership or technical lead responsibilities.
• Java/Spring MVC and Spring Boot experience are highly preferred.
• Single Sign On (SSO) / session management / complex permissions environments.
• Deep understanding of object-oriented programming, data structures, and algorithms.
• Scala/Http4s experience desired.
• Data engineering skills are also desirable, specifically ETL experience.
• Experience with frontend technologies (e.g., React, Angular, Vue) and backend platforms (e.g., Node.js, .NET, Spring Boot).
• Strong experience with relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
• Familiarity with cloud services (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GCP) and container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Proficiency in Git and modern development workflows (Agile/Scrum).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to make architectural decisions independently.

Nice To Haves

• Active Security Clearance (Secret or higher) or the ability to obtain one.
• Experience working in government, defense, or regulated industries.
• Certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate, or Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD).
• Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and tools like Terraform, Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, SonarQube.
• Experience integrating with REST APIs, GraphQL, and/or message brokers (e.g., RabbitMQ, Kafka).
• Preference for Tier III help desk experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-stack development across the software lifecycle – from requirements gathering through design, development, testing, and deployment.
• Architect and implement scalable, secure, and maintainable software applications using modern frameworks and technologies.
• Write high-quality, efficient, reusable code in languages such as Java, C#, C++, ASP.Net, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, or equivalent.
• Drive code reviews, enforce coding standards, and mentor mid-level and junior developers.
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to streamline CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code, and automated testing processes.
• Interface with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Ensure applications adhere to accessibility, cybersecurity, and performance standards.
• Troubleshoot complex issues in production environments and lead root cause analysis.
• Evaluate and integrate new tools, frameworks, and technologies to enhance system performance and development efficiency.
• Provide support and mentoring to junior developers and database administrators.
• Experienced in Agile Software Development and familiarity with Agile development tools such as GitHub, Jira.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Section 125 Flexible Spending Accounts for unreimbursed medical & dependent day care
• Disability Insurance
• 401K Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree