• Mid System Developer

    Competitive Range Solutions, LLC (Fort Meade, MD)


    Job Description:

    Competitive Range partners with the government to plan and deploy complex, IT-enabled, and mission-essential capabilities. Our goal is to help you develop and expand your professional capabilities while working on challenging, exciting projects in a collaborative, congenial environment.

     

    We are seeking a Mid-Level System Developer to design, develop, test, and integrate secure software solutions for mission-critical defense applications. This role requires expertise in micro-service architectures, database systems, software security, and Agile Scrum methodologies, ensuring optimal performance, scalability, and compliance within DoD environments.

    Key Responsibilities:

    + Develop and implement microservice architectures for web and application services, integrating virtual instances, load balancing, surge capabilities, and performance monitoring.

    + Design and develop applications using traditional SQL-based database management systems or NoSQL data management systems with full-text search capabilities.

    + Implement security controls compliant with Federal information system regulations and DoD cybersecurity protocols.

    + Conduct requirements analysis, software design, development, integration, and testing for DoD applications.

    + Provide bug fixing, troubleshooting, debugging, and performance tuning to optimize software functionality.

    + Perform configuration management and test case development, ensuring software integrity and reliability.

    + Write efficient, well-documented code using programming languages such as Java and Python.

    + Collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensuring seamless Agile development, deployment, and continuous improvement.

    + Prepare and deliver technical presentations and documentation to DoD stakeholders.

    Required Qualifications:

    + Active Secret Clearance: TS preferred.

    + Education:

    + Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field OR equivalent work experience.

    + Experience:

    + Minimum 2 years supporting development using Agile Scrum methodologies.

    + Technical Expertise:

    + Strong proficiency in Java and Python for system development.

    + Deep understanding of microservices, cloud computing, database technologies, and cybersecurity implementations.

    + Ability to analyze, develop, and optimize performance across DoD enterprise systems.

    + Proven ability to debug, troubleshoot, and conduct performance tuning for mission-critical applications.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    + Experience working with classified defense systems and secure DoD infrastructure.

    + Familiarity with AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, and secure cloud environments.

    + Certifications such as Security+, CISSP, AWS Certified Developer, or DoD-approved system development credentials.