Software Engineer - Secret Clearance

Zantech•Arlington, VA

About The Position

Zantech is seeking a Software Engineer to support its Data and Analytics Division. Under the direction of the Senior Software Engineer, this hands-on role develops, tests, and sustains web applications and dashboards on the Client Platform, an AWS GovCloud environment serving Navy operational, financial, and acquisition users. The position includes software development, testing, user support, and opportunities to grow in a modern cloud and DevSecOps environment. The engineer develops and enhances front-end and back-end features for custom data applications and executive dashboards, builds and consumes RESTful APIs, and works with relational and NoSQL data stores. The role also contributes to quality assurance, security remediation, application sustainment, Tier 2 user support, Agile and release activities, and system and user documentation.

Requirements

At least 4 years of experience developing web applications using a modern front-end framework and a back-end language.
Working knowledge of SQL and experience integrating applications with a database.
Experience with software testing, including writing test cases and tracking defects.
Experience using Git or another version control system.
A DoDM 8140.03 qualifying certification, such as CompTIA Security+ CE, is required prior to start.
An active Secret or higher security clearance is required per contract requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Node.js and Python.
Exposure to AWS services, especially in GovCloud or another DoD environment.
Experience with CI/CD pipelines such as AWS CodePipeline, GitLab CI/CD, or Jenkins.
Familiarity with Docker or other container technologies.
Experience with automated testing tools such as Jest, Selenium, Cypress, or PyTest.
Experience with Power BI or Qlik.
Help desk or user support experience.
Experience with Jira or Azure DevOps.

Responsibilities

Develop and enhance front-end and back-end features for custom data applications and executive dashboards, following established architecture and coding standards.
Build and consume RESTful APIs and write queries against relational and NoSQL data stores.
Develop test plans, write and execute test cases, and track defects through resolution.
Write and maintain automated unit, regression, and UI tests that run within the CI/CD pipeline.
Fix bugs, make UI/UX updates, and perform routine maintenance as part of continuous sustainment.
Remediate code-level findings from SAST, DAST, and container scans.
Provide Tier 2 user support, including access issues, dashboard navigation, and basic data visualization troubleshooting, using the Government-approved ticketing system.
Participate in Agile ceremonies, code reviews, and release activities.
Contribute to system and user documentation.