Senior Software Developer

Noblis•Reston, VA

4h•$146,200 - $228,400•Onsite

About The Position

This opening is in support of a proposal effort (Anticipated Start: August 2026) and is contingent upon contract award Overview: We are building a talent pipeline in support of an upcoming Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) contract proposal, with anticipated work beginning in August 2026. This position will support mission-critical efforts related to cyber capabilities and advanced software development supporting national security missions. We are currently gathering interest and pre-qualifying candidates for a Senior Software Developer position: In this role you will lead the the design, development, and implementation of robust software solutions supporting mission-critical cyber capabilities. You will also provide technical expertise in full-stack development, system architecture, and cross-platform application development in secure environments. Work will be performed on-site at Noblis HQ in Reston, VA, pending award. All candidates must possess a Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility. Next Steps These are pipeline positions only at this stage. If you are interested in being considered once the contract is awarded, please submit your resume. Qualified candidates will be contacted for preliminary screening during the proposal phase, with interviews anticipated closer to the award timeline.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field and 8+ years of professional software development experience
Expert-level proficiency in Python and C programming languages
Extensive experience developing applications for both Linux and Windows platforms
Strong experience with PostgreSQL database design, development, and optimization
Deep understanding of software architecture and design patterns
Experience with system-level programming and low-level optimization
Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills across multiple platforms
US Citizen and Current Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility

Nice To Haves

Strong background directly aligned with the technical or analytical specialty area
Experience supporting DoD, interagency, or national security missions is highly desirable
Understanding of security best practices for your role in classified environments
Strong analytical, communication, and writing skills
Experience with version control systems (Git) and Agile methodologies
Proven ability to lead technical initiatives
Experience developing software for cyber operations or security applications
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
Proficiency with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
Knowledge of RESTful API integration and microservices architecture

Responsibilities

Lead the the design, development, and implementation of robust software solutions supporting mission-critical cyber capabilities.
Provide technical expertise in full-stack development, system architecture, and cross-platform application development in secure environments.