Software Developer

Dine Development Corporation

18h

About The Position

Diné Source is seeking a Software Developer to join an application system modernization program. This role supports the agile development and deployment of secure, cloud-hosted microservices in support of the modernization of a legacy financial systems, delivering real-time and batch processing capabilities for millions of military retirees and annuitants.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or related field
Minimum 5 years of experience in software development with focus on enterprise applications
Experience in government or defense contractor environments preferred
Public Trust / IT II Security clearance eligibility - Must be a US citizen.
Proficiency in Java development with strong object-oriented programming skills
Experience with PL/SQL development and database integration
Understanding of secure coding practices and standards
Strong experience with Spring Boot framework
Knowledge of microservices architecture patterns
Experience developing and consuming RESTful APIs
Understanding of service-oriented architecture principles
Experience with Git-based version control systems
Knowledge of Jenkins for CI/CD automation
Experience with Integrated Development Environments (IDEs)
Experience with JUnit for unit testing
Familiarity with Selenium for automated testing
Knowledge of integration testing methodologies
Understanding of security testing practices using tools like Fortify
Exposure to cloud environments, especially Microsoft Azure
Understanding of cloud-native development practices
Knowledge of containerization concepts
Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking abilities for complex software challenges
Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively in Agile teams
Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams including government stakeholders
Self-motivated with strong time management skills for sprint-based deliverables
Adaptability to changing priorities and evolving government requirements
Detail-oriented approach to code quality and security compliance

Nice To Haves

Advanced degrees or professional certifications in software development
Security + CE/ IAT Level II certification
Experience with government financial systems or defense contractor environments
Knowledge of DFAS operations and military retirement/annuity systems
Experience with additional cloud platforms (AWS, GCP)
Familiarity with DevSecOps principles and practices
Experience with automated testing frameworks beyond JUnit and Selenium
Knowledge of database design and optimization techniques
Understanding of FISMA, FedRAMP, and other federal compliance frameworks
Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies in government contracting
Background in financial or accounting system development

Responsibilities

Contribute to the design, development, testing, and deployment of software components that align with application system modernization goals
Write clean, efficient, and secure code in Java and PL/SQL that adheres to Zero Trust Architecture principles and DoD development standards
Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily standups, retrospectives, and backlog refinement sessions
Collaborate with product owners, scrum masters, testers, and security engineers to ensure timely, quality delivery of production-ready software
Design, develop, and maintain Java-based microservices using Spring Boot framework
Implement secure coding practices following OWASP guidelines and NIST SP 800-218 secure software development practices
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including database design and orchestration teams to implement functional modules
Participate in code reviews, unit testing, integration testing, and security testing processes
Integrate with CI/CD pipelines using GitLab and Jenkins for automated deployment
Develop and consume RESTful APIs in a service-oriented architecture environment
Work within Zero Trust environment using Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) systems