Sr. Software Engineer/Technical Lead

Nextonic Solutions LLC•Bethesda, OH

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves a blend of technical leadership and hands-on development for a portfolio of applications and integrations. The engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting web applications, APIs, and database architectures. Key activities include adhering to enterprise standards, developing using various technologies, producing test plans, supporting automated testing, and utilizing Scrum/Agile methodologies. The position also requires delivering user documentation, providing production support, managing configuration and releases, maintaining data repositories, and supporting integrations with enterprise data feeds. Communication with stakeholders, including the Contracting Officer (CO) and Contracting Officer Representative (COR), is crucial for reporting progress, risks, and issues. The role will also support modernization initiatives, cloud adoption, and the evaluation of emerging technologies, including AI, ensuring compliance with all relevant government requirements and policies. A strong focus will be placed on improving customer experience, communication, efficiency, security, and compliance with Green IT goals, while maintaining high application availability.

Requirements

Visual Studio
MVC
C#
SQL server Data Tools
Python
Web API
Bootstrap
Angular Js
Ajax
JavaScript
CSS
JQuery
JSON
Scrum/Agile methodology
SQL or NoSQL databases
Section 508
Government-approved DevOps tools
nVision
NBS
ServiceNow
Federal AI governance requirements
EPLC (Enterprise Performance Life Cycle)
Agile methodology

Nice To Haves

Cloud adoption planning and migration activities
CI/CD pipelines
Architectural improvements
AI-enabled functionality
Green IT goals and initiatives

Responsibilities

Conduct business analysis, stakeholder engagement, and user-centered design activities limited to the application portfolio and approved integrations.
Design and implement system, application, and database architecture consistent with enterprise standards.
Develop and maintain web applications, RESTful APIs, and automation necessary to support functionality, using Visual Studio, MVC, C#, SQL server Data Tools, Python, Web API, Bootstrap, Angular Js, Ajax, JavaScript, CSS, JQuery, and JSON.
Produce test plans and test artifacts and support automated testing as defined within scope.
Use Scrum/Agile methodology to develop dynamic web and database applications using, but not limited to ".NET", with various SQL or NoSQL databases on premise and/or cloud.
Deliver user documentation, administrator guides, training materials, and perform knowledge transfer activities as required by deliverables.
Support accessibility (Section 508), privacy, and security requirements throughout the SDLC and provide artifacts required for ATO packages when applicable.
Provide steady-state production support during business hours, including incident triage, resolution, and problem management.
Monitor system health and performance and support agreed Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
Manage configuration, release, and change control processes using Government-approved DevOps tools.
Maintain data repositories, backups, and recovery procedures.
Support integration with enterprise data feeds (e.g., nVision, NBS, ServiceNow) as currently implemented or as authorized.
Provide application support and status reporting as required.
Communicate regularly with Contracting Officer (CO), Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and key stakeholders on the progress including early and candid notification on risks and issues.
Support modernization initiatives incrementally and subject to Government prioritization, funding availability, and authorization.
Plan and execute consolidation of IC-specific instances into a single enterprise platform when directed by the Government.
Support cloud adoption planning and migration activities as approved, including security and cost considerations.
Implement automation, CI/CD pipelines, and architectural improvements as scoped and approved.
Evaluate emerging technologies and provide recommendations. Any AI-enabled functionality shall comply with Federal AI governance requirements and shall not be implemented without written Government approval.
Understand user’s preference and shipping history, offer personalized product recommendations to enhance user engagement and satisfaction.
Improve customer experience as it relates to service requests and document management. Streamline the process by allowing minimal clicks and order tracking updates.
Improve communication, efficiency, consistency, accuracy, timeliness, integrity, quality, and access to managed information across the enterprise. Monitor and update security protocols to prevent data breach.
Develop EPLC (Enterprise Performance Life Cycle) based systems using Agile methodology, maintain systems with regular updates, provide both applications and end-user support, and improve the agility of software development and delivery.
Increase compliance with Federal and Department Green IT goals and initiatives. Highlight eco-friendly green products to reduce environmental impact.
Maintain applications high availability of 99.9% during the normal business hours.