Software Developer
Gaithersburg, MD
8 months
Public Trust
In this position, you will design and implement software solutions independently while working closely with systems engineering, product delivery, and DevSecOps teams. The primary focus is on developing microservices-based applications within an Agile/SAFe environment. Experience with AI-enabled or data-driven systems is advantageous.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain microservices-based applications using modern software engineering best practices
Collaborate with product owners, architects, and engineers in an Agile / SAFe environment
Participate in sprint planning, daily standups, reviews, and retrospectives
Collaborate with systems engineering, product delivery, and program teams to translate requirements into working software solutions.
Develop clean, maintainable, and testable code following CI/CD and DevSecOps practices
Contribute to system design discussions and technical decision-making
Integrate services with databases, messaging systems, and external APIs
Support troubleshooting, performance tuning, and continuous improvement
Work closely with QA, DevOps, and platform teams to ensure reliable delivery
Required Qualifications
Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience)
3 6 years of professional software development experience (TA to fill in appropriate mid-level years of experience)
Hands-on experience building and supporting microservices-based systems
Proficiency in at least one modern programming language (e.g., Java, Python, C++, or similar on a Linux based system)
Experience working in Agile environments
Understanding of APIs and distributed system concepts