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Senior Software Developer

VTG Defense
United States, Virginia, Chantilly
14291 Park Meadow Drive (Show on map)
Sep 28, 2026
Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Developer to support a large-scale, 200+ FTE technical development program supporting the Sponsor's Entitlement Programs, Identity and Access Management (IdAM/ICAM), Authentication, Authorization, Attributes, and Digital Policy Management initiatives.

The Software Developer will work within a large, collaborative team of software developers, software engineers, and data engineers to modernize mission-critical applications and implement industry-standard technologies and development practices.


What will you do?

  • Design, develop, enhance, and modernize legacy applications using modern software development technologies and practices.

  • Develop backend applications and services using Java, Spring Boot, and Python.

  • Design and develop applications leveraging Neo4j and Elasticsearch.

  • Design, develop, and integrate RESTful APIs.

  • Analyze customer requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions.

  • Support the modernization and migration of legacy applications while maintaining continuity of existing mission-critical systems.

  • Design and implement custom ETL processes and methodologies for data transformation and integration.

  • Develop AWS CloudFormation scripts to provision network and application infrastructure in a repeatable and automated manner.

  • Develop custom scripts to install, configure, and deploy application code within AWS EC2 instances.

  • Leverage AWS services to build and operate scalable cloud-based applications.

  • Implement and maintain Node.js PM2 for application monitoring, process management, and resiliency.

  • Perform unit testing, peer code reviews, and automated application testing.

  • Create, edit, maintain, and execute automated tests using Selenium.

  • Utilize Git, Jenkins, and/or Rundeck to support source control, continuous integration, deployment, and automation.

  • Work within Red Hat Linux (RHEL) environments and utilize command-line tools for development and troubleshooting.

  • Participate in Agile development activities using SAFe, Scrum, and other Agile methodologies.

  • Collaborate with developers, software engineers, data engineers, and other technical stakeholders to solve complex technical challenges.

  • Produce clear technical designs, documentation, and implementation plans.

  • Mentor junior developers and promote software development best practices across the development community.

  • Participate in code reviews and provide constructive technical guidance to other team members.

  • Support the secure, reliable, and uninterrupted operation of mission-critical applications.


Do you have what it takes?

  • Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

  • 6-10 years of relevant software development experience.

  • Strong hands-on development experience with:

    • Java

    • Spring Boot

    • Python

    • Amazon Web Services (AWS)

  • Experience developing and modernizing enterprise or legacy applications.

  • Experience developing RESTful APIs.

  • Experience developing applications utilizing Neo4j and Elasticsearch.

  • Experience reading, analyzing, and developing technical solutions based on customer requirements.

  • Experience with AWS CloudFormation and Infrastructure as Code concepts.

  • Experience scripting application installation and configuration within AWS EC2 environments.

  • Experience designing and implementing ETL processes.

  • Experience with unit testing, peer code reviews, and automated testing.

  • Experience creating, maintaining, and executing automated tests using Selenium.

  • Knowledge of DevOps and development tools such as:

    • Git

    • Jenkins

    • Rundeck

  • Experience working from the command line within Red Hat Linux (RHEL) environments.

  • Experience working within Agile, Scrum, and/or SAFe development environments.

  • Strong technical documentation and system design skills.

  • Strong communication and collaboration skills.

  • Strong time management and workflow management skills.

  • Ability to methodically analyze complex technical challenges and develop technically sound solutions in a collaborative environment.

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