Software Developer (Remote)

Koniag Government Services, LLC

11d•$75,000 - $140,000•Remote

About The Position

Koniag Data Solutions, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Software Developer to support the USDA APHIS Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ) Commodity Treatment Information System – Modernization (CTIS‑M) program. This fully remote position contributes to designing, developing, and enhancing CTIS‑M application components, including new Regulated Garbage (RG) workflows. The developer works closely with the CTIS‑M DME team on backend services, user interfaces, workflow logic, and cloud-native features using technologies such as .NET 10, React, Material UI, Azure SQL, Kubernetes, and APIs integrated through MuleSoft. The role also supports Agile development, DevOps pipelines, documentation, and troubleshooting across the CTIS‑M modernization ecosystem. The successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance and meet Federal suitability requirements.

Requirements

Professional experience developing with .NET, preferably .NET 10 or later.
Hands-on experience with React or modern JavaScript/TypeScript frontend frameworks.
Proficiency with Azure DevOps workflows and YAML-based build and release pipelines.
Experience integrating REST APIs and cloud services.
Experience working in Agile Scrum environments.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
Must meet all Federal suitability requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience with AKS, Docker, or other container platforms.
Familiarity with MuleSoft, API-led architecture, or enterprise integration patterns.
Experience with Azure SQL, stored procedures, and query optimization.
Experience supporting government programs, regulatory workflows, or compliance-driven systems.
Ability to contribute to technical demos or customer walkthroughs.
Understanding of Section 508 accessibility implications for UI development.

Responsibilities

Develop scalable .NET 10 backend APIs and microservices for CTIS‑M and Regulated Garbage workflows.
Build and enhance frontend components using React, Material UI, and .NET.
Implement workflow functionality for routing, notifications, document uploads, inspections, observations, and incident-related steps.
Write unit tests and integrate automated test execution into CI/CD pipelines.
Manage Azure DevOps Git workflows, including branching strategies, pull request reviews, merging, and repository housekeeping.
Maintain and update Azure DevOps YAML build and release pipelines.
Troubleshoot build failures and work with QA to resolve deployment or environment-related issues.
Develop and consume APIs for integrations with MuleSoft and CTIS-related enterprise systems.
Validate interactions across backend services, RG workflows, and cross-agency USDA systems.
Optimize database interactions and contribute to Azure SQL schema updates.
Support deployments and application operations in Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), including troubleshooting containerized runtimes.
Monitor system logs to assist with diagnosis, performance tuning, and incident response.
Participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, daily standups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
Collaborate with business analysts, UI/UX designers, MuleSoft developers, database architects, and QA engineers.
Contribute to technical design reviews and provide guidance on system architecture and coding best practices.
Prepare technical documentation, including API specifications, workflow logic descriptions, design notes, and release details.
Troubleshoot issues across frontend, backend, DevOps pipelines, and integrated services.
Support UAT by clarifying system functionality and validating that features meet acceptance criteria.