Software Developer - Mid

Job Family:
Software Development & Support

Travel Required:
Up to 10%

Clearance Required:
Active Top Secret (TS)

What You Will Do
Guidehouse is seeking a talented Software Developer - Mid to support a large-scale federal technology program operating within secure and classified environments.
This role requires a hands-on software development professional responsible for building, enhancing, testing, deploying, and supporting enterprise applications that enable mission-critical operations. The ideal candidate combines strong software engineering fundamentals with practical experience delivering secure, maintainable, and scalable solutions as part of Agile development teams.Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain enterprise applications supporting mission-critical business processes.
• Develop application functionality using modern software development frameworks, tools, and programming languages.
• Build and maintain APIs, system integrations, data interfaces, and supporting application services.
• Participate in Agile software development activities including sprint planning, backlog refinement, development, testing, and release support.
• Support DevSecOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and software deployment processes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve software defects, performance issues, and operational incidents.
• Collaborate with architects, developers, cybersecurity personnel, infrastructure engineers, and stakeholders to deliver integrated technical solutions.
• Create and maintain technical documentation including design artifacts, test plans, release documentation, and operational procedures.
• Support implementation of secure coding practices and assist with remediation of software security findings.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on software quality, maintainability, performance, and operational effectiveness.

What You Will Need

• U.S. Citizenship.
• Active Top Secret clearance with ability to obtain and maintain SCI eligibility.
• Bachelor's degree or four (4) additional years of relevant experience in lieu of degree.
• Four (4)+ years of experience developing highly complex enterprise applications.
• Certified Scrum Developer (CSD) or ability to obtain and maintain certification.
• Experience developing software using one or more modern programming languages such as Java, C#, .NET, Python, JavaScript, or equivalent technologies.
• Experience developing and supporting database-driven applications and system integrations.
• Experience working within Agile software development environments.
• Experience supporting secure, compliance-driven federal environments.
• Strong analytical, technical documentation, written, and verbal communication skills.

What Would Be Nice To Have

• Experience with AWS, Azure, or hybrid cloud environments.
• Experience with DevSecOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automated deployment technologies.
• Experience with Git, GitLab, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps.
• Experience with container technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, or OpenShift.
• Familiarity with REST APIs, microservices architectures, and enterprise integration patterns.
• Familiarity with NIST 800-53, RMF, STIGs, secure coding practices, and authorization requirements.
• Experience supporting classified, national security, intelligence community, or other highly regulated environments.
• Security+, AWS, Azure, or related technical certifications.

The annual salary range for this position is $98,000.00-$163,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Care.com annual membership
• Employee Assistance Program
• Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer-Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

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