Senior Software Developer T4

Chenega Corporation • St. Louis, MO

3d

About The Position

The Senior Software Developer supports the design, development, testing, implementation, and maintenance of software solutions for the Aeronautical Navigation Office. The role applies expert technical knowledge to complex issues affecting multiple functional areas and collaborates with Product Owners, Quality Assurance Managers, the Chief Architect, and development teams to support customer needs, mission objectives, and product requirements. The position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

The developer works in a SAFe Agile environment, contributing to requirements review, task execution, deployments, code quality, documentation, and continuous improvement. Work includes administering and modifying Government Off-the-Shelf code, integrating open-source solutions for web applications, and developing with applicable programming and scripting languages. The position is based in St. Louis, Missouri.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 8 years of relevant experience; or a master’s degree and at least 6 years of relevant experience; or a doctorate in a technical domain; or 8 additional years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Experience in software development or software integration projects in a service-oriented, cloud, web services, or virtualization environment.
• Experience with C#, Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, or shell scripting.
• DoD 8570 certification compliance at IAT Level II or III, including Security+ or an equivalent compliant certification.
• Must possess a Top Secret clearance and be able to obtain SCI access and a Counterintelligence Polygraph.
• Successfully pass background and drug screening.
• Ability to work independently and effectively within a team.
• Familiarity with creating systems engineering documentation, including version description documents and diagrams.
• Expert knowledge of advanced technical principles, theories, and concepts, and ability to develop solutions to complex technical issues affecting multiple functional areas or disciplines.
• Basic understanding of artificial intelligence tools and their applications in software development, including code assistance, debugging, documentation, and productivity enhancement.
• Ability to manage multiple efforts with time-related constraints in a fast-paced contracting environment.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with diverse internal and external stakeholder groups and individuals.
• Ability to plan and prioritize work, follow tasks to completion, and maintain strong attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate clearly and efficiently with team members and clients, verbally and in writing, and present technical ideas appropriately for different audiences and contexts.
• Proficiency with team collaboration and development tools, including Jira, Confluence, GitLab, and Rocket.Chat.
• Proactive self-starter with a positive, willing attitude and strong oral and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• At least 1 year of experience with Department of Defense software requirements.
• At least 8 years of experience working in a government cloud environment.
• AWS Solutions Architect or AWS DevOps certification.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Product Owners, Quality Assurance Managers, the Chief Architect, and development teams to design, develop, test, and maintain software solutions.
• Participate in SAFe Agile activities, including daily team coordination, backlog refinement, planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Review and implement software requirements, support task execution, and contribute to deployment activities.
• Administer and modify existing Government Off-the-Shelf code and integrate open-source software solutions for display in a web application.
• Develop and maintain solutions using C#, Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, and shell scripting, as applicable.
• Create and document functionality in GitLab repositories and use DevOps principles and tools to deliver features in an Agile environment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve defects, maintain secure and agency-compliant code baselines, participate in code reviews, and document technical solutions.
• Use Jira, Confluence, and other team collaboration tools to support application development and delivery.
• Help maintain overall system code coverage above 80 percent while supporting software quality, performance, and continuous improvement.
• Create and maintain systems engineering documentation, including version description documents and diagrams.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Broad range of benefits (specific benefits are not listed).
• Well-being programs.
• Professional development opportunities, including on-the-job learning and formal development programs.

What This Job Offers

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