Software Developer Expert- $206K – $223K

RCT Systems•Reston, VA

2d•$206,000 - $223,000

About The Position

RCT is seeking a senior-level Software Developer SME to support a large (200+ FTE) program. This role focuses on full-lifecycle software development, system design, cloud application development, and ongoing operations and maintenance for mission-critical systems.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
BS degree with 11–15 years of relevant experience
Strong experience in Java, JavaScript, Python, and/or XML
Web application development and cloud services experience
Proficiency in Windows and/or Unix environments
Experience with Git or similar code repositories
Strong documentation skills; familiarity with unit and integration testing

Nice To Haves

Spring framework and Java expertise
Database experience (e.g., PostgreSQL)
Agile development experience
Docker, Kubernetes, and scalable/parallel architectures
Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
Passion for learning new technologies
Familiarity with Intelligence Community customers and mission priorities

Responsibilities

Design, develop, modify, test, and maintain complex software systems
Provide database architecture and software system design support
Analyze user requirements and assess design feasibility (cost, time, performance)
Develop unit, integration, and functional test plans; conduct testing and validation
Maintain and enhance operational systems; troubleshoot and correct software issues
Lead or coordinate installation, deployment, and monitoring of software systems
Produce and maintain technical documentation, code comments, and user guides
Collaborate with engineers, analysts, customers, and leadership on system design
Guide and review work of other programming personnel
Design, develop, and migrate applications within cloud environments