Title: software development III
location: Gaithersburg, MD
duration: long term
Security clearance: Public trust (ability to obtain)
A mission-critical, future-ready automation solution built on a hybrid cloud data mesh architecture. As a member of a large-scale, Scaled Agile software development organization, you will contribute to the technical execution of a program that integrates proven, globally deployed technologies with modern cloud-native and AI-enabled capabilities. You will work alongside cross-functional teams and technical leaders to deliver predictable outcomes in a highly regulated, safety-critical environment.
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
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
Preferred / Desired Qualifications::
Experience or exposure to AI/ML-enabled systems (Claude-Code), automation, or intelligent platforms.
Experience with Git-based version control and CI/CD pipelines
Familiarity with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
Experience working with relational and/or NoSQL databases
Hands-on experience with Kafka or other event-streaming technologies
Cloud experience (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform)
Containerization and orchestration experience (Docker, Kubernetes)
Experience working in DevSecOps environments.
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